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DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

KZNPT 26/23

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About this role

Department

Department of Health

Location

KZN Provincial Treasury, Pietermaritzburg

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum, (all- inclusive package)

Requirements

A 3 year NQF Level 7 Qualification in Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering and Project Management in the built environment. Training in Cost benefit analysis model building. Professional Registration with relevant Built Environment council. 5 years middle or senior managerial experience in a relevant infrastructure 162 environment. SMS Pre-entry Certificate prior to appointment. A valid driver’ s licence and people living with disabilities who are without valid drives licenses will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations. Skills, Knowledge And Competencies: Extensive working knowledge of applicable national and provincial polices and legislation is required Advanced Project Management. Contract Management. Financial Management. Personnel Management. Administrative Procedures. Public Finance Management Act (PFM). Municipal Finance Management (MFMA). Division of Revenue Act (DoRA). Preferential Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA). Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM). Broad Bases Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). Construction Industry Development Broad Act (CIDB). Treasury Regulation. Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS). Provincial Spatial and Economic Development (PSEDS). Provincial Procurement Act and regulations. Public Finance Management Act – Best Practice National Treasury Guideline documents. South African Fiscal and monetary policy. Provision policy priorities Budget formulation. Code of conduct. Legislation applicable to allocated department. Political and socio-economic environment Labour Relations Act. Employment Equity Act. Organising. Planning. Facilitation and presentation. Problem solving. Research. Analytical Diplomacy. Computer literacy. Time management Conflict management Decision making. Inter-personal relation. Verbal and written communication. Financial management. Human resource management. Project planning and management. Policy Analysis and development. Strategic Management.

Duties

Co-ordinate and manage the Provincial Infrastructure portfolio Planning. Compile the Estimates of Capital Expenditure. Monitor, Evaluate and Report on provincial Infrastructure programmes. Support to the internal and external stakeholders. Manage the implementation of polices. Manage Resources of the Directorate.

Enquiries

Mr G Kanyika Tel No: (033) 897 4426

Notes

Preferences: Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements. 163

Closing Date

17 August 2026

About construction and built environment roles in South Africa

The construction and built environment sector is a major employer in South Africa, driven by government infrastructure spending and private development. Quantity surveyors, site managers, civil engineers, and town planners are in consistent demand. Professional registration with bodies such as SACQSP (quantity surveyors), SACAP (architects), and SACLAP (landscape architects) is required for regulated posts. Large government infrastructure projects are administered through provincial departments of Public Works.

·Include your professional registration number and body (SACQSP, SACAP, ECSA, SACLAP) prominently on your CV.

·Government built environment posts often specify CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) contractor grading requirements for more senior roles.

·Town planning posts in local government require registration with SACPLAN and knowledge of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).

·Project and site management roles increasingly require knowledge of the JBCC (Joint Building Contracts Committee) standard contract.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·A 3 year NQF Level 7 Qualification in Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering and Project Management in the built environment
·Training in Cost benefit analysis model building
·Professional Registration with relevant Built Environment council
·5 years middle or senior managerial experience in a relevant infrastructure 162 environment
·SMS Pre-entry Certificate prior to appointment
·A valid driver’ s licence and people living with disabilities who are without valid drives licenses will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations
·Skills, Knowledge And Competencies: Extensive working knowledge of applicable national and provincial polices and legislation is required Advanced Project Management
·Contract Management
·Financial Management
·Personnel Management

Key Duties

·Co-ordinate and manage the Provincial Infrastructure portfolio Planning
·Compile the Estimates of Capital Expenditure
·Monitor, Evaluate and Report on provincial Infrastructure programmes
·Support to the internal and external stakeholders
·Manage the implementation of polices
·Manage Resources of the Directorate

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit64@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT application close?+

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