Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/107 · Ref 2026/304
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreHead Office (Pretoria)
- Posts2 posts
Closing date: 24 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 29/107
- Reference number
- 2026/304
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Head Office (Pretoria)
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum, (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
- Number of posts
- 2
- Closing date
- 11 September 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 Head Office (Pretoria).
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum, (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of NQF 7 in Engineering/ Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in built environment and or construction management.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the SACPCMP.
- Knowledge: Construction best practice, Project Management, Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management.
- Skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Selfmanagement, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, People management, Negotiation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Change management, Innovation, Strategic capability and leadership.
- Personal Attributes: Project management skills, principles and methodologies, Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Project design and analysis knowledge, Project operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Legal and operational compliance, Research and development, Creating highperformance culture, technical consulting.
- Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement.
Duties
- Oversee the management of construction or refurbishment projects Construction Management Methodology: Oversee final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory.
- Ensure effective design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology.
- Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources.
- Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of organisational objectives.
- Manage and control project budget and expenditure.
- Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement.
- Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
- Oversee the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts.
- Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
- Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
- Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system.
- Ensure structuring of the project’s delivery model along IDIP &
- IDMS methodologies: Business model definition and documentation.
- Develop new business process, standard operating procedures, new service level standards, and system automation.
- Rearranging the resources to service the new processes adequately.
- Structuring of current professional teams into portfolio arrangements.
- Re-engineering of business processes and delegations and implementation of insourcing strategies.
- Develop sustainable design guidelines to form the basis for future design solutions and construction technology as informed by DPW Green Building Policy.
- Manage the Chief Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
- Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief Directorate and report on progress as required.
- Manage performance and development of employees.
- Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Quality control of work delivered by employees.
- Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Chief Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-65@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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POST 29/107 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/304 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of NQF 7 in Engineering/ Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior
managerial level in built environment and or construction management.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the
SACPCMP. Knowledge: Construction best practice, Project Management,
Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational
Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management.
Skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Selfmanagement, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness,
Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, People management, Negotiation skills, Problem solving and
analysis, Change management, Innovation, Strategic capability and leadership. Personal Attributes: Project management skills, principles and
methodologies, Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Project design and analysis knowledge,
Project operational communication, Process knowledge and skills,
Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Legal and operational compliance, Research and development, Creating highperformance culture, technical consulting. Willing to adapt work schedule in
accordance with professional requirement.
DUTIES : Oversee the management of construction or refurbishment projects Construction Management Methodology: Oversee final review and approvals
or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory. Ensure effective design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless
integration with current technology. Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems
and resources. Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational
availability. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of
organisational objectives. Manage and control project budget and expenditure.
Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and
opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction
management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Oversee the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies
and related prescripts. Ensure the development and implementation of support tools. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable
policies and legislation. Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Ensure structuring of the project’s delivery
model along IDIP & IDMS methodologies: Business model definition and documentation. Develop new business process, standard operating
procedures, new service level standards, and system automation. Rearranging the resources to service the new processes adequately. Structuring of current professional teams into portfolio arrangements. Re-engineering of
business processes and delegations and implementation of insourcing strategies. Develop sustainable design guidelines to form the basis for future
design solutions and construction technology as informed by DPW Green
Building Policy. Manage the Chief Directorate: Establish and maintain
appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the
Chief Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient
and effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor
the budget and expenditures for the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO
Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-65@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of NQF 7 in Engineering/ Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior
managerial level in built environment and or construction management.
Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the
SACPCMP. Knowledge: Construction best practice, Project Management,
Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational
Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management.
Skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Selfmanagement, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness,
Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, People management, Negotiation skills, Problem solving and
analysis, Change management, Innovation, Strategic capability and leadership. Personal Attributes: Project management skills, principles and
methodologies, Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Project design and analysis knowledge,
Project operational communication, Process knowledge and skills,
Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Legal and operational compliance, Research and development, Creating highperformance culture, technical consulting. Willing to adapt work schedule in
accordance with professional requirement.
DUTIES : Oversee the management of construction or refurbishment projects Construction Management Methodology: Oversee final review and approvals
or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory. Ensure effective design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless
integration with current technology. Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems
and resources. Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational
availability. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of
organisational objectives. Manage and control project budget and expenditure.
Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and
opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction
management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Oversee the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies
and related prescripts. Ensure the development and implementation of support tools. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable
policies and legislation. Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Ensure structuring of the project’s delivery
model along IDIP & IDMS methodologies: Business model definition and documentation. Develop new business process, standard operating
procedures, new service level standards, and system automation. Rearranging the resources to service the new processes adequately. Structuring of current professional teams into portfolio arrangements. Re-engineering of
business processes and delegations and implementation of insourcing strategies. Develop sustainable design guidelines to form the basis for future
design solutions and construction technology as informed by DPW Green
Building Policy. Manage the Chief Directorate: Establish and maintain
appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the
Chief Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient
and effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor
the budget and expenditures for the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO
Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-65@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau