Chief Director: (EPWP) x1
Job details
- Position: Chief Director: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- Reference No: PWI 26/01
- Department: Public Works & Infrastructure (Free State)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Level: Senior Management Service (SMS – Level 14)
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Salary & Benefits
- R1,494,900 per year (all-inclusive package)
Includes:
- Basic salary (70%)
- Pension (Government Employees Pension Fund)
- Flexible benefits:
- 13th cheque
- Car allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid
This is a high-level executive government salary
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and management of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) across the province.
The goal of EPWP:
- Create jobs for unemployed people
- Use labour-intensive projects
- Support poverty alleviation and community development
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead and manage EPWP across the Free State
- Develop and implement provincial strategies
- Align departments and stakeholders
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work with:
- Government departments
- Municipalities
- Public bodies
- Ensure collaboration across sectors
Programme Management
- Oversee EPWP projects and initiatives
- Ensure job creation targets are met
- Monitor implementation and performance
Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop management information systems
- Compile monthly reports
- Track progress and outcomes
Community Development
- Promote:
- Job creation
- Skills development
- SMME (small business) development
- Improve quality of life in communities
Innovation & Capacity Building
- Introduce new programmes and initiatives
- Strengthen delivery at provincial & local level
- Support learnerships and training
Resource Management
- Manage staff and budgets
- Ensure effective use of resources
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Public Administration / Management
- Social Sciences
- Development Studies
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Built Environment
Experience
- 5–7 years management experience
- At least 5 years at senior management level
- Experience in:
- Public employment programmes
- Infrastructure programmes
Required Knowledge
- EPWP framework and policies
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Treasury Regulations
- Labour-intensive construction methods
- Monitoring & Evaluation systems
- Government systems and funding frameworks
Key Skills & Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
- Strategic planning and execution
- Strong leadership capability
Financial & Programme Management
- Budget management
- Project/programme oversight
Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation and communication
- Intergovernmental coordination
People Management
- Team leadership
- Staff development
Change & Innovation
- Drive transformation
- Improve service delivery
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence
- Must complete:
- Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme
- Will undergo:
- Competency assessments
- Technical test
- Ethics (integrity) assessment
- Security vetting
- Must sign:
- Performance agreement
- Financial disclosure