Director: National Infrastructure Programme

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual to provide strategic leadership in managing and directing SANBI’s national infrastructure programme across all SANBI campuses in the country. The position requires a postgraduate degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural), or equivalent qualification at NQF 8. A postgraduate degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent degree at NQF 9 will be an added advantage. Valid registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate must have 10 years’ experience in the relevant field, of which 5 years’ should be at middle management level, managing and directing major infrastructural programmes and projects.

The successful candidate must have:

• Excellent analytical, conceptual abilities, report-writing skills and experience in working with spreadsheets (MS Excel);
• Experience in working with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
• Knowledge of the PFMA and National Treasury’s Infrastructure Development Management System (IDMS)
• Knowledge of infrastructure procurement and associated processes
• Experience in construction project management of similar scaled projects
• Experience in labour-intensive construction and managing expanded public works programmes
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of building materials/tools available in the built environment sector
• An understanding of the relevant regulatory processes applicable to the Built Environment sector
• A high level of project, programme, procurement, financial, and human resources management expertise
• A valid driver’s license and a willingness and ability to travel nationally

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure effective infrastructure programme coordination and implementation
• Manage the inhouse infrastructure management team
• Improve workplace health, safety and security
• Foster strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Manage infrastructure budgets
• Ensure human capital development, implement change and transformation

Application procedure:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for  the position, and certified copies of qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency assessment and skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and, e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mr Stephen Mahlangu on  079 408 7932 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za

Postal applications are to be addressed to:

Assistant Director: Human Resources,
South African National Biodiversity Institute,
Private Bag X101,
Pretoria,
0001

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.