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Director: Business Management

Retail

Minimum Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) qualification in Business Management or Civil Engineering.
  • A post graduate qualification in Business Management or Engineering Management or MBA will serve as an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level preferably within an infrastructure delivery environment.
  • A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, CIDB and SCM legislation.
  • Demonstrate experience in procurement management, infrastructure /construction business development.
  • in stakeholder and relationship management.
  • Demonstrated experience in marketing and customer/client management.
  • Exposure and skills in negotiation and networking.
  • of infrastructure delivery management.
  • Exposure to the construction industry norms and practices.
  • Programme and Project Management and financial management.
  • Risk management, and business performance management systems.
  • Presentation and report writing skills.
  • People management and empowerment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for business development and growth initiatives within the Departmental Construction Unit.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of marketing, branding and positioning strategies for the Construction Unit.
  • Direct and oversee the preparation, review and submission of bids, tenders and proposals.
  • Monitor industry trends, infrastructure programmes and legislative developments to inform strategic decision-making to benefit the Departmental Construction Unit.
  • Provide strategic oversight on stakeholder engagement, negotiations and partnership management.
  • Oversee the development and management of the Directorate’s strategic plans, operational plans and budget.
  • Lead and manage human resources within the Directorate, including performance management, skills development and transformation initiatives.
  • Manage and improve strategic relationships between the Construction Units with its clients and other industry stakeholders.
  • Lead the identification, evaluation and acquisition of construction business opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, organisational policies and governance frameworks in all business development activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate business development performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
How to apply