Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/144 · Ref 2026/333
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRAINING MANAGER (EPWP)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreGqeberha Regional Office
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 9–11
- Circular Post
- 32/144
- Reference number
- 2026/333
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Gqeberha Regional Office
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the middle management service)
- Closing date
- 2 October 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Gqeberha Regional Office.
Applications close on 2 October 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the middle management service)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Development/ Human Resource Management/ Public Administration / Public Management / Behavioural Sciences/ Sociology/Psychology / Education.
- Relevant years of experience in Training and Skills Development Coordination and Management field at a junior management level (Assistant Director equivalent).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Prepared to travel extensively.
- Willing to adapt to work schedule in accordance with the office requirements and long working hours.
- Knowledge of Disciplinary and Dispute Resolution procedures, Social Facilitation, Project Management, Developmental Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement Procedures.
- Skills;
- Computer Literacy, Planning and Organising, Problem Solving, Training and Presentation Skills, Communication, Report Writing, Financial Management, Negotiations Performance Management.
- ETD and Skills Development Environment including SETA knowledge, Post School Training Knowledge, National Skills Development Strategy and Standards, practices, process and procedures related to the management of skills development.
- National Human Resource Development Strategy.
- Training facilitation, materials development and standard development.
- Structure and functioning of the EPWP, EPWP Sectors and EPWP Recruitment Guidelines.
- Regulatory framework related to HR development including the Skills Development Act, Ministerial Determination, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, collective agreements.
- Code of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act, Further Education and Training Act, Adult Basic Education and Training Act, Adult Basic Education and Training Act, National Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, Social Facilitation and Interaction.
- Must have planning and organizing skills.
- Training and Presentation, Interpersonal, team building, Facilitation decision, report writing and policy interpretation skills.
- Personal attributes: Resourceful, Team Player, Creative, Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Punctuality, Assertive, Ability to work independently.
Duties
- Coordinate and support the training of EPWP participants.
- (not limited to DPWI sourced funding): Manage the submission and verification of training applications from sectors and public bodies across all spheres of government.
- Present the training applications to the EPWP Approval Training Committee for approval.
- Manage the preparation process of the trainings i.e. logistical meetings, Public Body preparedness, training providers preparedness and venue due diligence.
- Monitor the training performance to ensure good quality.
- Profile the EPWP training interventions.
- Conduct training events.
- Manage training records as per the set guidelines.
- Ensure compliance to the Paper Trail System requirements.
- Coordinate and represent EPWP in training forums.
- Participate in EPWP training projects as requested e.g. research studies.
- Support EPWP Sectors in training interventions: – Support Public Bodies with assistance on their Public Body own funded training as requested.
- Provide support to procurement processes as requested.
- Provide support to training providers when claiming.
- Verify training provider claims.
- Respond to audit requests and implement resolutions of training audits in the province.
- Intervene and resolve challenges related to training.
- Develop and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Coordinate EPWP reporting of training performance and monitor data integrity within the province: – Ensure compliance to the reporting guidelines.
- Submit evidence documents required to confirm training achieved.
- Analyse EPWP training performance data on an ongoing basis to ensure set targets are met.
- Prepare performance reports to various stakeholders and forums as required.
- Intervene and support public bodies in terms of reporting challenges on Training.
- Support and oversee interventions for ensuring data quality.
- Facilitate as a trainer on EPWP training interventions: – Facilitate as a trainer on selected training programmes.
- Manage the sub-directorate: Develop and manage the operational plan and report on progress as required.
- Manage performance as per the set guidelines.
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls to ensure ethical conduct as per the set requirements i.e.
- Code of Conduct, PFMA prescripts etc. in order to meet performance expectations.
- Support the development of subordinate employees.
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication protocols in the Unit ensuring maximum utilization and productivity of staff in the Unit.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports as per the set prescripts.
- Quality control the work delivered by subordinate employees.
- Manage and monitor the allocated budgets.
- Intervene and address challenges.
- Manage the training for EPWP participants not limited to NDPW source funding.
- Consolidate training needs for the province through liaison with sectors and implementing public bodies across the spheres of government.
- Consolidate, submit and present the provincial training applications and ensure approval thereof.
- Conduct logistical meetings in preparation of training ensuring all contract prescripts are adhered to and ensure training provided in the province is compliant to the Training Operations Procedures Guidelines of the EPWP Training.
- Ensure provision of technical assistance to public bodies and programmes in terms of EPWP training interventions not limited to NDPW sourced funding.
- Ensure training providers are compliant to audit requirements and implement resolutions of audits related to the EPWP training in province.
- Manage the budget allocated to the region for training of EPWP participants.
- Consolidate training needs determine the provincial budget allocation.
- Facilitate as a Project Manager in Supply Chain Management the process of training providers.
- Compile and present provincial training progress reports on to date progress of expenditure and available budget.
- Support training providers with processing of claims for approval and payments and ensure reporting of budget and expenditure.
- Manage the procurement of training providers and manage and support training providers on contractual matters.
- Compile and present provincial training progress report and ensure training data is reported to the EPWP reporting system.
- Supervise and manage EPWP training Unit in the Region.
- Ensure compliance to the Performance Management Development System (PMDS) requirements i.e submission and sign off of work plans and assessments.
- Provide guidance and direction to Assistant Directors Responsible for training coordination.
- Manage the coordination and provision of EPWP learning Programmes and any other staff capacity building programmes.
- Ensure capacity building of staff in the Unit.
Enquiries
Mr. M. Ntese Tel No: (041) 408 2029
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Email applications for this position must be email to: RecruitPE2638@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the middle management service)
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Development/ Human Resource Management/
Public Administration / Public Management / Behavioural Sciences/
Sociology/Psychology / Education. Relevant years of experience in Training and Skills Development Coordination and Management field at a junior
management level (Assistant Director equivalent). Valid driver’s license.
Prepared to travel extensively. Willing to adapt to work schedule in accordance with the office requirements and long working hours. Knowledge of Disciplinary
and Dispute Resolution procedures, Social Facilitation, Project Management,
Developmental Studies, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management and Procurement Procedures. Skills; Computer Literacy, Planning and
Organising, Problem Solving, Training and Presentation Skills,
Communication, Report Writing, Financial Management, Negotiations
Performance Management. ETD and Skills Development Environment including SETA knowledge, Post School Training Knowledge, National Skills
Development Strategy and Standards, practices, process and procedures related to the management of skills development. National Human Resource
Development Strategy. Training facilitation, materials development and standard development. Structure and functioning of the EPWP, EPWP Sectors
and EPWP Recruitment Guidelines. Regulatory framework related to HR development including the Skills Development Act, Ministerial Determination,
Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour
Relations Act, collective agreements. Code of Remuneration and the Public
Finance Management Act, Further Education and Training Act, Adult Basic
Education and Training Act, Adult Basic Education and Training Act, National
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, Social Facilitation and Interaction. Must
have planning and organizing skills. Training and Presentation, Interpersonal, team building, Facilitation decision, report writing and policy interpretation
skills. Personal attributes: Resourceful, Team Player, Creative, Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to communicate at all levels. Punctuality,
Assertive, Ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Coordinate and support the training of EPWP participants. (not limited to DPWI sourced funding): Manage the submission and verification of training
applications from sectors and public bodies across all spheres of government.
Present the training applications to the EPWP Approval Training Committee for approval. Manage the preparation process of the trainings i.e. logistical
meetings, Public Body preparedness, training providers preparedness and venue due diligence. Monitor the training performance to ensure good quality.
Profile the EPWP training interventions. Conduct training events. Manage training records as per the set guidelines. Ensure compliance to the Paper Trail
System requirements. Coordinate and represent EPWP in training forums.
Participate in EPWP training projects as requested e.g. research studies.
Support EPWP Sectors in training interventions: – Support Public Bodies with assistance on their Public Body own funded training as requested. Provide
support to procurement processes as requested. Provide support to training providers when claiming. Verify training provider claims. Respond to audit
requests and implement resolutions of training audits in the province. Intervene and resolve challenges related to training. Develop and maintain sound
relationships with stakeholders. Maintain stakeholder relationships. Coordinate
EPWP reporting of training performance and monitor data integrity within the province: – Ensure compliance to the reporting guidelines. Submit evidence
documents required to confirm training achieved. Analyse EPWP training performance data on an ongoing basis to ensure set targets are met. Prepare
performance reports to various stakeholders and forums as required. Intervene and support public bodies in terms of reporting challenges on Training. Support
and oversee interventions for ensuring data quality. Facilitate as a trainer on
EPWP training interventions: – Facilitate as a trainer on selected training programmes. Manage the sub-directorate: Develop and manage the
operational plan and report on progress as required. Manage performance as per the set guidelines. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls to
ensure ethical conduct as per the set requirements i.e. Code of Conduct, PFMA prescripts etc. in order to meet performance expectations. Support the
development of subordinate employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication protocols in the Unit ensuring maximum
utilization and productivity of staff in the Unit. Compile and submit all required administrative reports as per the set prescripts. Quality control the work
delivered by subordinate employees. Manage and monitor the allocated budgets. Intervene and address challenges. Manage the training for EPWP
participants not limited to NDPW source funding. Consolidate training needs for the province through liaison with sectors and implementing public bodies
across the spheres of government. Consolidate, submit and present the provincial training applications and ensure approval thereof. Conduct logistical
meetings in preparation of training ensuring all contract prescripts are adhered to and ensure training provided in the province is compliant to the Training
Operations Procedures Guidelines of the EPWP Training. Ensure provision of technical assistance to public bodies and programmes in terms of EPWP
training interventions not limited to NDPW sourced funding. Ensure training providers are compliant to audit requirements and implement resolutions of
audits related to the EPWP training in province. Manage the budget allocated to the region for training of EPWP participants. Consolidate training needs
determine the provincial budget allocation. Facilitate as a Project Manager in
Supply Chain Management the process of training providers. Compile and present provincial training progress reports on to date progress of expenditure
and available budget. Support training providers with processing of claims for approval and payments and ensure reporting of budget and expenditure.
Manage the procurement of training providers and manage and support training providers on contractual matters. Compile and present provincial
training progress report and ensure training data is reported to the EPWP reporting system. Supervise and manage EPWP training Unit in the Region.
Ensure compliance to the Performance Management Development System
(PMDS) requirements i.e submission and sign off of work plans and assessments. Provide guidance and direction to Assistant Directors
Responsible for training coordination. Manage the coordination and provision
of EPWP learning Programmes and any other staff capacity building programmes. Ensure capacity building of staff in the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M. Ntese Tel No: (041) 408 2029
APPLICATIONS : Email applications for this position must be email to: RecruitPE2638@dpw.gov.za