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 with NQF 8. A postgraduate degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent degree at NQF 9 will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate must have 10 years’ experience in the relevant field, of which 5 years’ should be in middle management position(s) managing and directing major infrastructural programme 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
• Be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• 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 licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel.

Key responsibilities:

• 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

Please Note:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience or registration certificates 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 if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

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

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 currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mr Vusi Mncwango on 0827372125 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter, certified copies of qualification, ID, drivers licence and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the 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.