Deputy Director: Technical Services

Job Description

Oversee technical services as a Deputy Director at the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development. This role involves managing maintenance plans, procurement processes, and supplier performance to ensure reliable infrastructure operations. Ideal for a technical leader with built environment experience, committed to delivering high-quality public sector services.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Built Environment
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at middle managerial level
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan
• Manage the preparation of the annual procurement plan
• Manage updating of the maintenance management systems in terms of approved plans
• Manage the customizations of specifications
• Manage the procurement processes of all goods and services, technical spares and supplies, including specification and participation in evaluation and bid adjudication
• Control and monitor funds for the maintenance in compliance with PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Manage procurement through the prescribed system
• Manage maintenance schedules (corrective and preventative) and maintenance plans
• Conduct condition assessments related to all disciplines
• Perform inspections, verify lifespan of electro-mechanical equipment, and maintenance records
• Manage implementation of day-to-day maintenance services
• Manage implementation of routine and preventative maintenance services
• Meet with Heads of health facilities and suppliers
• Agree on service delivery standards and turnaround times
• Follow up if clients are satisfied with services and timeframes
• Address complaints of clients and manage feedback to clients
• Sign performance agreements for the unit based on approved job descriptions, strategic, and annual performance plans of the department
• Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions
• Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback to personnel on performance
• Mentor and coach personnel
• Develop a succession plan for the unit
• Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for the unit
• Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles, and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings
• Manage skills transfer between personnel in the Maintenance Hub and outside technical assistants and/or consultants
• Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance