DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Public Works, Roads And Transport

Deputy Director: Epwp

Salary or stipendR932 292 per annum

The Department of Public Works, Roads And Transport is looking for a Deputy Director: Epwp. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.

Gert Sibande DistrictApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/234, page 179

Reference number
DD/EPWP/GERT/05
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Mpumalanga
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Gert Sibande District

What you will need

  • Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Management, EPWP, Development Studies, Finance, Transport Management, or a directly related field.
  • Knowledge,

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) environment.

Skills and competencies

  • Management
  • policy implementation
  • project management
  • financial management
  • people management
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • report writing.
  • EPWP policy, EPWP recruitment guidelines, Ministerial determination, knowledge on EPWP reporting system.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the coordination and consolidate EPWP business plans.
  • Manage the functional steering committees and district forums in accordance with EPWP norms and standards.
  • Provide support to lead sector departments and municipalities to undertake coordination.
  • Facilitate engagement with public bodies in the province across all sectors in accordance with EPWP norms and standards.
  • Promote and increase the visibility of EPWP through marketing, branding, and project profiling.
  • Manage stakeholder relations and provide technical support to EPWP stakeholders and public bodies.
  • Manage Resources (human, financial, and assets/equipment).

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane
  • Telephone: (013) 766 6780

Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to ask a question.

LEAVE A COMMENT

Comments are reviewed before they appear publicly.