This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFRASTRASTURE
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Directorate: Infrastracture PMU
- Reference number
- NSF20/07/2026
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NǪF Level 6) in Building Environment, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ work experience at a supervisory level in infrastructure project management, infrastructure delivery, construction management, or project monitoring and evaluation. This junior management position in a core functional area requires a dynamic individual with leadership and people management capabilities. The candidate must be a strong communicator with the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of legislative framework, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Act, Public Financial Management Act, and National Treasury Regulations, Infrastructure Delivery Management System, Occupational Health and Safety Act; Project Management principles and methodologies. Further skills requirements relate to technical proficiency, monitoring, and evaluation, problem- solving and analysis, report writing, preparing presentations, marketing and communication, knowledge management, quality management, budgeting and financial management, human resource management, change management and negotiation. The incumbent must be client orientated, customer focused and be able to perform in a team environment. Good computer skills. Candidates must be willing to travel the country extensively and travel abroad occasionally, work irregular hours and be committed to meeting deadlines within tight timeframes. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Support the development and implementation of infrastructure project plans and schedules. Participate in project initiation, feasibility assessments, and planning processes. Review project implementation plans and ensure alignment with NSF objectives and approved funding agreements. Assist in defining project scope, deliverables, milestones, and performance indicators. Coordinate project activities with implementing agents, service providers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Monitor infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct site visits and inspections to assess project progress, quality, compliance, and performance. Verify project milestones and deliverables against approved plans and contracts. Identify project risks, delays, and implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions. Monitor adherence to approved project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Assist in managing infrastructure-related contracts and service level agreements. Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, policies, standards, and funding conditions. Ensure adherence to procurement and contract management requirements. Verify compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and applicable construction regulations. Maintain project records and documentation for audit and governance purposes. Liaise with beneficiaries, implementing agents, consultants, contractors, government departments, and other stakeholders. Facilitate communication and coordination between project stakeholders. Identify and assess project risks and recommend mitigation measures. Monitor implementation of risk management plans. Support internal and external audit processes relating to infrastructure projects. Upload all documents related to projects onto the knowledge management system in accordance with knowledge management policy and process. Manage and maintain relationships with service providers of projects at a site level. Engage and maintain good relationships with project payment officers regarding project financials. Participate as an active member of the regional team in all relevant structures of the NSF.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki (012) 943 3161
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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