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DIRECTOR: USER DEMAND MANAGEMENT (X2 POSTS)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

2026/308A

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About this role

Department

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Location

Head Office (Pretoria): Defence And Military Veterans Ref No: 2026/308A (X1 Post) Defence Ref No: 2026/308B (X1 Post)

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).

Requirements

A minimum of NQF 7 in Public Administration/Management, Business Administration, Law, Real Estate Management and Town and Regional Planning) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in the relevant field. Committed to designated tasks. Knowledge: DPWI Asset Management Policies, Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Program and Project Management, Property Charter, Expropriation Bill, Land Development Act, Supply Chain Management Framework, Circulars, and Directives, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, referential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations and other relevant legislation, Real Estate Management. Skills: Strategic capability and leadership, People management and empowerment, Program and project management, Financial management, Change management, Client Orientation and Customer focus, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Advanced report writing, Advanced communication, Language proficiency, Advanced Computer skills, Analytical thinking, Strategic planning, Conflict management, Problem identification and solving ability, Organising and planning, Decision making abilities, Motivational skills, Policy formulation. Personal Attributes: Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in professional and knowledgeable manner, High ethical standards, Able to conduct operations with integrity and in a fair and reasonable manner, Ability to promote mutual trust and respect, Innovative and creative, Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction, People orientated, Hard- working and highly motivated, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Duties

Manage the development, review and maintenance of User Demand Management policies, strategies and procedures: Manage the development, review, and maintenance of User Demand Management policies, strategies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative prescripts and departmental strategic objectives. Contribute to the review and development 110 of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, where necessary. Lead strategic interventions to address challenges in uniform policy implementation. Ensure that the Users Asset Management Plans (UAMPs) are developed in line with GIAMA and other relevant prescripts: Supervise the dev

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Requirements

·A minimum of NQF 7 in Public Administration/Management, Business Administration, Law, Real Estate Management and Town and Regional Planning) as recognised by SAQA
·A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in the relevant field
·Committed to designated tasks
·Knowledge: DPWI Asset Management Policies
·Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA)
·Program and Project Management
·Property Charter
·Expropriation Bill
·Land Development Act
·Supply Chain Management Framework

Key Duties

·Manage the development, review and maintenance of User Demand Management policies, strategies and procedures: Manage the development, review, and maintenance of User Demand Management policies, strategies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative prescripts and departmental strategic objectives
·Contribute to the review and development 110 of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, where necessary
·Lead strategic interventions to address challenges in uniform policy implementation
·Ensure that the Users Asset Management Plans (UAMPs) are developed in line with GIAMA and other relevant prescripts: Supervise the development, review, and submission of User Asset Management Plans (UAMPs) by User Departments to ensure compliance, while delivering ongoing support and technical guidance
·Facilitate UAMP training, compilation of portfolio report to inform feasibility studies, property trend research, and risk mitigation measures
·Escalate non-compliance in UAMP submission through formal executive channels
·Manage the oversight of infrastructure planning and budgeting: Oversee user engagement in infrastructure budget meetings, re- allocations and allocation processes for current and upcoming financial years
·Align infrastructure initiatives with client needs and departmental priorities through coordinated feasibility studies, trend research and risk mitigation plans
·Ensure the timely processing and recommendation of Procurement Instructions (PIs) and Pre-Design Information Requests (PDIRs) based on Demand Management Plans, to support project feasibility and implementation
·Analyse and resolve user demand issues promptly while monitoring and implementing measures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery

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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.

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