Description:
Directorate: Facilities and Infrastructure Management, Tygerberg Hospital Redevelopment
Director: Project Officer (3 years renewable contract)
Remuneration package: R1,216,824 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is a requirement (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS” and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/ . All costs associated herewith are the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Extensive experience in project management, preferably, for large infrastructure projects. Stakeholders Management. Infrastructure contract management. Project finance. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work extended hours (after hours and weekends) when required. Physically fit and healthy enough to walk long distances in the confines of a building and/or on a construction site. Valid South African (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): PPP knowledge and experience from the public or private sector, incl. PFMA and Treasury Regulation 16. Relevant Project Management methodology. Relevant knowledge and skills in law, finance, public administration and document management. Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and ability to use computerized Project Management tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good understanding of facilities management needs and functions. Strong negotiation skills and advanced interpersonal skills. Ability to manage diverse interests and processes in the interest of government. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Adaptive leadership skills.
Duties (key result areas/outputs): Directing and managing the transaction advisor team. Manage the planning, implementation and contract management of the PPP project on behalf of the Department, exercising delegated authority, in line with Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act and PPP Practice Notes. Consulting with the management of affected institutions at all relevant stages in the project cycle and ensure ongoing consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholders. Diligently manage the project from inception to the signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure, to ensure that the project is affordable to the institution, provides an optimal value for money solution and appropriately allocates risk to the private party. Manage all information systems necessary for the proper planning and implementation of the project. Managing the PPP, in terms of the PPP agreement management plan, on behalf of the institution in line with Treasury Regulation 16.7. Manage the staff of the PPP Project Officer.
Enquiries: Dr L Angeletti-Du Toit, tel. (021) 4835 354
Closing Date: 6 June 2025
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).