DIRECTOR: RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Limpopo (Polokwane) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Rural Infrastructure Development
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS).
Centre
Limpopo (Polokwane)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Built Environment Professions (Engineering / Town Planning / Quantity Surveyor / Construction Project Management and Architecture) (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level.
- Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of Project management.
- Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) procurement policies.
- Monitoring and evaluation methodologies, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Management, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Systems analysis and development.
- Stakeholder management.
- Conflict resolution.
- Job-related skills: Project planning and implementation.
- Coordination with other spheres of government.
- Managing infrastructure projects.
- Policy, analysis, and interpretation.
- Report writing.
- Service delivery innovation.
- Computer literacy.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Project and programme management.
- Presentation skills.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Duties
- Deliver and coordinate provincial rural infrastructure development programmes.
- Initiate, facilitate and implement social and economic infrastructure development in rural areas in accordance with the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) and Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy (IRDSS).
- Facilitate the provision of infrastructure and services to rural communities.
- Facilitate socio-economic infrastructure in support of revitalisation of rural towns and villages through the provision of basic services: rural roads and infrastructure that support poverty alleviation in rural areas.
- Facilitate job creation and skills development through rural infrastructure development initiatives with priority for youth, rural women and people living with disabilities.
- Facilitate and coordinate social infrastructure for rural communities in the province.
- Identify priority projects in line with the departmental priorities and budget allocation.
- Manage stakeholder consultation including provincial government, municipalities, traditional councils, private sector, civil society and sector specific stakeholder consultation.
- Monitor the appointment and project management of Professional Service Providers (PSP’s) and contractors in compliance with Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements.
- Manage and provide strategic direction, project management and oversight for projects implementation.
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project implementation in line with relevant regulations.
- Facilitate the process of resource planning and asset register management.
- Ensure that rural infrastructure immovable assets are verified and accurately reported.
- Track, monitor and report on assets of the Department aligned to the approved assets management policy and system.
- Prepare, verify, quality assure and approve payment certificates in line with approved project specifications and bill of quantities.
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project implementation in line with relevant regulations.
- Provide professional advisory services with regards to infrastructure development in the Department.
- Provide advisory services on province and local rural infrastructure in line with the CRDP and Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy Pillars.
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on professional advisory services on infrastructure projects.
- Support programmes and branches within the Department that require built environment technical oversight and advice.
- Intervene in projects through engagement with contractors, professional services providers, local community leadership and project steering committee stakeholders during projects oversight and monitoring.
- Provide required regular reports.
Enquiries
Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post53@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc), where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates' managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Built Environment
Professions (Engineering / Town Planning / Quantity Surveyor / Construction
Project Management and Architecture) (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate
(Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of
5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level. Job-related
knowledge: Knowledge of Project management. Construction Industry
Development Board (CIDB) procurement policies. Monitoring and evaluation methodologies, Information Communication and Technology (ICT)
Management, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Systems analysis and development. Stakeholder management. Conflict resolution. Job-related skills:
Project planning and implementation. Coordination with other spheres of government. Managing infrastructure projects. Policy, analysis, and
interpretation. Report writing. Service delivery innovation. Computer literacy.
Interpersonal relations. Project and programme management. Presentation skills. Communication (verbal and written). A valid driver’s licence and
willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Deliver and coordinate provincial rural infrastructure development programmes. Initiate, facilitate and implement social and economic
infrastructure development in rural areas in accordance with the
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) and Integrated Rural
Development Sector Strategy (IRDSS). Facilitate the provision of infrastructure and services to rural communities. Facilitate socio-economic infrastructure in
support of revitalisation of rural towns and villages through the provision of basic services: rural roads and infrastructure that support poverty alleviation in
rural areas. Facilitate job creation and skills development through rural infrastructure development initiatives with priority for youth, rural women and
people living with disabilities. Facilitate and coordinate social infrastructure for rural communities in the province. Identify priority projects in line with the
departmental priorities and budget allocation. Manage stakeholder consultation including provincial government, municipalities, traditional
councils, private sector, civil society and sector specific stakeholder consultation. Monitor the appointment and project management of Professional
Service Providers (PSP’s) and contractors in compliance with Construction
Industry Development Board (CIDB) requirements. Manage and provide strategic direction, project management and oversight for projects
implementation. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project implementation in line with relevant regulations. Facilitate the process of
resource planning and asset register management. Ensure that rural infrastructure immovable assets are verified and accurately reported. Track,
monitor and report on assets of the Department aligned to the approved assets management policy and system. Prepare, verify, quality assure and approve
payment certificates in line with approved project specifications and bill of quantities. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on project
implementation in line with relevant regulations. Provide professional advisory services with regards to infrastructure development in the Department. Provide
advisory services on province and local rural infrastructure in line with the
CRDP and Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy Pillars. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on professional advisory services on
infrastructure projects. Support programmes and branches within the
Department that require built environment technical oversight and advice.
Intervene in projects through engagement with contractors, professional services providers, local community leadership and project steering committee
stakeholders during projects oversight and monitoring. Provide required regular reports.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post53@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.