Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus
• Relevant BEng or BSc (Eng) engineering degree and eligibility for registration with a professional body advantageous/NQF level 7;
• Valid Driver’s licence;
• 5 – 8 years’ experience post registration.

Primary Function:

• To oversee the planning, execution, and completion of the Department’s facility enhancement capital and operational expenditure (opex) projects. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering projects on time and within scope

Key Performance Areas:

• Execute the project planning process to inform the Section’s operational planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient resource allocation;
• Implement process optimisation and efficiency Initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall project performance;
• Ensure the effective execution of capital projects aimed at enhancing community facilities, delivering high-quality outcomes that meet stakeholder expectations;
• Oversee the implementation of operational expenditure (opex) projects contracted to external service providers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery;
• Provide strong leadership and development for the project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment;
• Monitor compliance with project quality standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring all projects adhere to established guidelines and best practices;
• Manage and control assets and resources effectively, optimising their use to support project goals;
• Implement governance and risk management activities to mitigate potential issues and ensure project success;
• Ensure effective budget control for all project-related expenditures by maintaining financial discipline and accountability;
• Execute specific activities to ensure effective stakeholder relations and communication, fostering positive relationships and ensuring stakeholder needs are met;
• Perform administrative tasks associated with the Capital Projects Section and individual performance, ensuring smooth operation and compliance with organisational performance;
• Compile comprehensive reports that provide insights into the performance of the Capital Projects Section, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.