Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/151 · Ref REFS/056040 Chef
CHIEF DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH, PLANNING AND SYSTEMS
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- CentreHead Office (Johannesburg)
- ProvinceGauteng
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 9–10
- Circular Post
- 29/151
- Reference number
- REFS/056040 Chef
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- Province
- Gauteng
- Centre
- Head Office (Johannesburg)
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic
salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured
in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three
months after assumption of duty. - Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development.
The listed centre is Head Office (Johannesburg).
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic
salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured
in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three
months after assumption of duty.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 Economics/ Management Sciences (Informatics)/ Built Environment/ Industrial Engineering/ Quality/ Operations Management as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in the research environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment.
- Competencies: Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations.
- All different contract options for infrastructure projects.
- Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
- Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
- Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003.
- Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
- Project Management.
- People Management.
- Financial Management.
- Conflict Management.
- Skills: Presentation.
- Communication.
- Computer literacy.
- Project management.
- Report writing.
- Analytical.
- Problem solving.
- Planning and organising.
- Leadership.
- Negotiation.
- Influencing.
- Attributes- Responsive.
- Credible.
- Quality-oriented Innovative.
- Strategic thinker.
- Decisive.
- Credible.
- Motivating.
Duties
- Oversee the development, coordination, facilitation, and execution of infrastructure-related research across a range of disciplines, including construction and infrastructure, environmental management, energy, sustainability, water, property management, business process management, project management, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the development of the research agenda for the Department.
- Oversee the incorporation of the research agenda into the infrastructure planning of the Department.
- Oversee the incorporation and implementation of research findings into the Departmental delivery processes.
- Oversee and direct the establishment, rollout, and continuous improvement of project and programme management systems in infrastructure delivery.
- Oversee and direct relevant research pertaining to various areas of speciality and perspectives relating to infrastructure delivery.
- Oversee and direct research into appropriate bestpractice property management, facilities management, and portfolio management systems and processes.
- Oversee and direct the setting of standards in line with legislative requirements and international standards.
- Oversee and analyse property management rates, market-related rates, and trends.
- Oversee, review, and sign off on research.
- Oversee and analyse industry trends for infrastructure delivery.
- Oversee and direct research into appropriate best practice for construction methodologies, alternative built solutions, and site management.
- Oversee and direct relevant aspects related to the use of Professional Service Providers, including appropriate fee structures.
- Oversee and direct research on market-related trends regarding construction and Professional Service Providers' fee rates.
- Oversee and direct the sharing of knowledge regarding changes made to construction procurement contracts.
- Oversee and direct the establishment, updating, and continuous improvement of the built environment-specific documentation system.
- Oversee interaction at different intergovernmental and intragovernmental forums.
- Oversee the development of inputs for long-term infrastructure and property planning from the perspective of the Department of Infrastructure Development (DID).
- Oversee best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies to improve the implementation of infrastructure delivery.
- Oversee the facilitation of internal departmental capacity to ensure the effective utilisation of developed bestpractice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies.
- Oversee the development of core and support reporting tools.
- Oversee the incorporation of best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies into departmental operations.
- Oversee and direct the utilisation of infrastructure-related technology.
- Oversee the development and modelling of infrastructure delivery and property management processes, standard operating procedures, and related service catalogues.
- Oversee and direct the gathering, analysis, and documentation of business requirements using appropriate methodologies and tools for effective system implementation.
- Oversee the translation of business
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090 OTHER POST
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.
- Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
- 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.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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POST 29/151 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH, PLANNING AND SYSTEMS REF NO: REFS/056040
Chef Directorate: Infrastructure Research Planning and Systems
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic
salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured
in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three
months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 Economics/ Management Sciences (Informatics)/ Built Environment/ Industrial Engineering/ Quality/
Operations Management as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in the research environment. A valid
driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. Competencies: Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury
Regulations. All different contract options for infrastructure projects.
Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of
Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of
2000. Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Infrastructure Delivery
Management System (IDMS). Project Management. People Management.
Financial Management. Conflict Management. Skills: Presentation.
Communication. Computer literacy. Project management. Report writing.
Analytical. Problem solving. Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation.
Influencing. Attributes- Responsive. Credible. Quality-oriented Innovative.
Strategic thinker. Decisive. Credible. Motivating.
DUTIES : Oversee the development, coordination, facilitation, and execution of infrastructure-related research across a range of disciplines, including
construction and infrastructure, environmental management, energy, sustainability, water, property management, business process management,
project management, and continuous improvement. Oversee the development of the research agenda for the Department. Oversee the incorporation of the
research agenda into the infrastructure planning of the Department. Oversee the incorporation and implementation of research findings into the
Departmental delivery processes. Oversee and direct the establishment, rollout, and continuous improvement of project and programme management systems in infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct relevant research
pertaining to various areas of speciality and perspectives relating to infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct research into appropriate bestpractice property management, facilities management, and portfolio
management systems and processes. Oversee and direct the setting of standards in line with legislative requirements and international standards.
Oversee and analyse property management rates, market-related rates, and trends. Oversee, review, and sign off on research. Oversee and analyse
industry trends for infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct research into appropriate best practice for construction methodologies, alternative built
solutions, and site management. Oversee and direct relevant aspects related to the use of Professional Service Providers, including appropriate fee
structures. Oversee and direct research on market-related trends regarding construction and Professional Service Providers' fee rates. Oversee and direct
the sharing of knowledge regarding changes made to construction procurement contracts. Oversee and direct the establishment, updating, and
continuous improvement of the built environment-specific documentation system. Oversee interaction at different intergovernmental and
intragovernmental forums. Oversee the development of inputs for long-term infrastructure and property planning from the perspective of the Department of
Infrastructure Development (DID). Oversee best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies to improve the
implementation of infrastructure delivery. Oversee the facilitation of internal departmental capacity to ensure the effective utilisation of developed bestpractice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and
technologies. Oversee the development of core and support reporting tools.
Oversee the incorporation of best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies into departmental
operations. Oversee and direct the utilisation of infrastructure-related technology. Oversee the development and modelling of infrastructure delivery
and property management processes, standard operating procedures, and related service catalogues. Oversee and direct the gathering, analysis, and
documentation of business requirements using appropriate methodologies and tools for effective system implementation. Oversee the translation of business
requirements into functional and non-functional specifications. Oversee
verification that requirements are traceable, validated, prioritised, and aligned with strategic objectives. Oversee the provision of strategic advice at national
and provincial levels. Oversee the implementation and support of systems and programmes relevant to project management. Oversee and direct the analysis
of protocols and policies to determine specific green technology projects and programmes. Oversee research into worldwide developments in green
technology. Oversee and direct the planning and design of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the implementation of green technology projects.
Oversee and direct the reporting on and monitoring of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the implementation of post-project evaluations to
inform the future design of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the cost-effectiveness of proposed green technology projects and programmes.
Oversee project and programme implementation of client departments' green technology objectives. Oversee the development of infrastructure research,
programme, and project systems policies, strategies, and plans for the unit.
Oversee the alignment of the unit's strategic priorities and work plans with those of DID. Oversee the preparation of the annual operational plan. Oversee
the implementation of risk and mitigation plans. Oversee the preparation and presentation of management reports for the unit. Oversee written contributions
to departmental quarterly progress reports, the Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget
Speeches, the Annual Performance Plan, and related reports. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved job descriptions
and the Department's Strategic and Annual Performance Plans. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage the training and development of
subordinates in accordance with agreed training interventions. Develop and update service delivery and work plans for subordinates. Manage funds within
the unit in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury
Regulations. Ensure the unit operates within departmental budget allocations by preventing underspending and overspending.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090
OTHER POST
Chef Directorate: Infrastructure Research Planning and Systems
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic
salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured
in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three
months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 Economics/ Management Sciences (Informatics)/ Built Environment/ Industrial Engineering/ Quality/
Operations Management as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in the research environment. A valid
driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. Competencies: Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury
Regulations. All different contract options for infrastructure projects.
Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of
Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of
2000. Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Infrastructure Delivery
Management System (IDMS). Project Management. People Management.
Financial Management. Conflict Management. Skills: Presentation.
Communication. Computer literacy. Project management. Report writing.
Analytical. Problem solving. Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation.
Influencing. Attributes- Responsive. Credible. Quality-oriented Innovative.
Strategic thinker. Decisive. Credible. Motivating.
DUTIES : Oversee the development, coordination, facilitation, and execution of infrastructure-related research across a range of disciplines, including
construction and infrastructure, environmental management, energy, sustainability, water, property management, business process management,
project management, and continuous improvement. Oversee the development of the research agenda for the Department. Oversee the incorporation of the
research agenda into the infrastructure planning of the Department. Oversee the incorporation and implementation of research findings into the
Departmental delivery processes. Oversee and direct the establishment, rollout, and continuous improvement of project and programme management systems in infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct relevant research
pertaining to various areas of speciality and perspectives relating to infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct research into appropriate bestpractice property management, facilities management, and portfolio
management systems and processes. Oversee and direct the setting of standards in line with legislative requirements and international standards.
Oversee and analyse property management rates, market-related rates, and trends. Oversee, review, and sign off on research. Oversee and analyse
industry trends for infrastructure delivery. Oversee and direct research into appropriate best practice for construction methodologies, alternative built
solutions, and site management. Oversee and direct relevant aspects related to the use of Professional Service Providers, including appropriate fee
structures. Oversee and direct research on market-related trends regarding construction and Professional Service Providers' fee rates. Oversee and direct
the sharing of knowledge regarding changes made to construction procurement contracts. Oversee and direct the establishment, updating, and
continuous improvement of the built environment-specific documentation system. Oversee interaction at different intergovernmental and
intragovernmental forums. Oversee the development of inputs for long-term infrastructure and property planning from the perspective of the Department of
Infrastructure Development (DID). Oversee best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies to improve the
implementation of infrastructure delivery. Oversee the facilitation of internal departmental capacity to ensure the effective utilisation of developed bestpractice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and
technologies. Oversee the development of core and support reporting tools.
Oversee the incorporation of best-practice tools, norms, instruments, guidelines, prototypes, policies, and technologies into departmental
operations. Oversee and direct the utilisation of infrastructure-related technology. Oversee the development and modelling of infrastructure delivery
and property management processes, standard operating procedures, and related service catalogues. Oversee and direct the gathering, analysis, and
documentation of business requirements using appropriate methodologies and tools for effective system implementation. Oversee the translation of business
requirements into functional and non-functional specifications. Oversee
verification that requirements are traceable, validated, prioritised, and aligned with strategic objectives. Oversee the provision of strategic advice at national
and provincial levels. Oversee the implementation and support of systems and programmes relevant to project management. Oversee and direct the analysis
of protocols and policies to determine specific green technology projects and programmes. Oversee research into worldwide developments in green
technology. Oversee and direct the planning and design of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the implementation of green technology projects.
Oversee and direct the reporting on and monitoring of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the implementation of post-project evaluations to
inform the future design of green technology projects. Oversee and direct the cost-effectiveness of proposed green technology projects and programmes.
Oversee project and programme implementation of client departments' green technology objectives. Oversee the development of infrastructure research,
programme, and project systems policies, strategies, and plans for the unit.
Oversee the alignment of the unit's strategic priorities and work plans with those of DID. Oversee the preparation of the annual operational plan. Oversee
the implementation of risk and mitigation plans. Oversee the preparation and presentation of management reports for the unit. Oversee written contributions
to departmental quarterly progress reports, the Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget
Speeches, the Annual Performance Plan, and related reports. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved job descriptions
and the Department's Strategic and Annual Performance Plans. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage the training and development of
subordinates in accordance with agreed training interventions. Develop and update service delivery and work plans for subordinates. Manage funds within
the unit in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury
Regulations. Ensure the unit operates within departmental budget allocations by preventing underspending and overspending.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090
OTHER POST