Chief Director: Works,Construction & Maintenance x1
Job details
- Position: Chief Director: Works, Chief Director: Works, Construction and Maintenance Construction and Maintenance
- Reference No: PWI 26/03
- Department: Public Works & Infrastructure (Free State)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Level: Senior Management Service (SMS – Level 14)
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Job Purpose
To lead and manage provincial infrastructure development, construction, and maintenance programmes.
In simple terms:
You are responsible for building, maintaining, and upgrading government infrastructure across the Free State.
Salary & Benefits
- R1,494,900 per year (all-inclusive package)
Includes:
- Basic salary (70%)
- Pension (GEPF)
- Flexible benefits:
- 13th cheque
- Car allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid
Same executive-level package as the other Chief Director posts.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Leadership
- Lead infrastructure planning and delivery across the province
- Ensure projects align with government strategy
Programme & Project Management
- Oversee infrastructure delivery plans
- Manage construction and maintenance programmes
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Regional Oversight
- Supervise projects across districts:
- Motheo / Xhariep
- Thabo Mofutsanyane
- Fezile Dabi
- Lejweleputswa
Stakeholder Management
- Work with:
- Contractors
- Consultants
- Government departments
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Public Finance Management Act
- Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)
- Occupational Health & Safety regulations
Strategy & Innovation
- Develop infrastructure strategies
- Improve service delivery models
- Support labour-intensive projects (EPWP-linked)
Team & Resource Management
- Lead multidisciplinary teams
- Develop skilled professionals (engineers, artisans, etc.)
- Manage budgets and resources
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Built Environment, such as:
- Engineering
- Construction Management
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
Professional Registration
- Must be registered as a professional in:
- Engineering / Architecture / Project Management / Quantity Surveying
Experience
- At least 5 years at senior management level
- Experience in:
- Infrastructure development
- Construction project management
- Maintenance programmes
Required Knowledge
- Government infrastructure systems
- Construction contracts & procurement
- Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)
- Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Public sector operations (national, provincial, local)
Key Competencies
Strategic Leadership
- High-level planning and execution
Project & Programme Management
- Managing large infrastructure portfolios
Financial Management
- Budgeting and cost control
Problem Solving
- Handling complex infrastructure challenges
Stakeholder Engagement
- Strong communication and negotiation
People Management
- Leading technical teams
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence
- Must complete:
- Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme
- Subject to:
- Competency assessments
- Technical tests
- Ethics assessment
- Security vetting
- Must sign:
- Performance agreement
- Financial disclosure