The Government Vacancies | DIRECTOR: CAPITAL PROJECTS APPRAISAL in Gauteng
| Job Title | DIRECTOR: CAPITAL PROJECTS APPRAISAL |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | G08/2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-12T20:48 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-29T22:46 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 1317384 - 1551807 per year |
DIRECTOR: CAPITAL PROJECTS APPRAISAL - Job Description
Introduction
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Additional to this, SMS shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (competency-based assessments) and other assessment prescribed for SMS as mandated by the Department of Public Service and Administration Senior Management Service competency assessment tools. The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (pre-employment screening) which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract. Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
About the Company
Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need to apply as per PSR 2016. Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and signed Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department). The post title and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent comprehensive CV should be submitted. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required to be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security vetting to confirm employment, personnel suitability checks and undergo an SMS competency assessment prior to the interview. They must make themselves available for a panel interview on the date determined by GTAC. Late applications, and those not meeting the requirements, will not be considered. Should you not receive feedback from GTAC within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post. Preference will be given according to EE and Gender target. In accordance with the DPSA Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum requirements, this SMS level appointment will be subject to the completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. The applicants should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-entry certificate and have completed the course before the appointment. The cost of the pre-entry certificate is at the candidate’s expense. To access the pre-certificate course, please visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme.Applications: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications not accompanied by a comprehensive CV and a fully completed Z83 form will not be considered. The GTAC is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities. Our buildings are accessible to people with disabilities and reasonable accommodation is provided for persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities
Appraisal analysis and advise: Lead the production of infrastructure appraisal
review reports advising on the feasibility, viability and sustainability of
investments. Develop quantitative models to assess the expected impacts of
specific infrastructure projects on the fiscus, welfare, economy and the
environment. Advise on project configuration, costing, funding and financing,
procurement and implementation readiness. Conduct post investment
monitoring, evaluation and analysis. Develop a database of various
microeconomic and macroeconomic indicators to assist in the estimation
and/or benchmarking of costs, benefits, and other impacts of capital projects,
proposed and ex post. Appraisal tools and methodologies: Develop appraisal
tools and methodologies for assessment of infrastructure project impacts.
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Collaborate with the National Treasury to develop appraisal guidelines in line
with best practice. Contribute to the design and participate in the rollout of
capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing platforms. Analysis and
research: Initiate research and analysis of factors that will impact on investment
in capital projects. Analysis on how to prioritise the most desirable projects and
optimise the roll-out of national infrastructure to help maximise the economic
benefits to society. Input into policy discussions and advice on future policy
developments and their impact on infrastructure. Provide progress reports on
developments related to national infrastructure delivery and its impact on
debottlenecking the economy. Conduct research on specific technologies that
affect how infrastructure is developed. Conduct research on sector
developments, trends and topical issues related to infrastructure. Project
Management: Oversee team of analysts undertaking capital project analysis;
provide guidance on technical work and ensure analysis is delivered on time
and according to accepted appraisal methodologies. Liaise with internal and
external stakeholders and government departments, on projects with regard to
appraisal progress, queries and findings. Manage project plan, project
resources and project analysis outcomes/ objectives. Represent the unit on
project steering committees and provide inputs on transfer of appraisal and
projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech degree (NQF 7) as recognised
by SAQA in Development Finance or Economics. Postgraduate degree (NQF
level 8) qualification will be advantageous. A minimum of 7 years’ experience
in capital project and/or economic analyses. Must have sound understanding
of analysis of capital projects and implications of investing. Must have superior
research, analysis and report writing skills, with the ability to interpret economic
policy outcomes as well as experience with performance and/or project
management. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Competencies Required: Change Leadership: The ability to deliver the
message of change in both words and actions and motivate people to change.
It energises and alerts groups to the need for specific changes in the way things
are done. It involves taking responsibility to champion the change effort through
building and maintaining support and commitment. Concern for Quality and
Order: Desire to see things done logically, clearly and well. It takes various
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forms: monitoring and checking work and information, insisting on the clarity of
roles and duties, setting up and maintaining an information system. Effective
Communication: Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and
communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order
to respond appropriately. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating
and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. It
includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a way that brings
understanding to the target audience. Integrity/ Honesty: Contributes to
maintaining the integrity of the organisation; displays high standards of ethical
conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an
organisation, self, and others; is trustworthy. Organisational Awareness: The
ability to understand and learn the power of relationships in one’s own
organisation or in other organisations. This includes the ability to identify the
real decision makers, the individuals who can influence them, and to predict
how new events or situations will affect individuals and groups within the
Department. Problem Solving and Analysis: Understanding a situation, issue,
problem, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a
situation in a step-by-step way. It includes organising the parts of a problem,
situation, etc., in a systematic way; making systematic comparisons of different
features or aspects; setting priorities on a rational basis; and identifying time
sequences, causal relationships, or if-then relationships. Create timely and
well-developed solutions by examining alternatives, risks and consequences.
Resilience: Ability to cap one’s emotions to avoid negative reactions when
provoked, when faced with opposition or hostility, or when working under
stress. It also includes the ability to maintain stamina under continuing stress.
Resources Planning: Organises work, sets priorities and determines resource
requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve
them; coordinates with other organisations or parts of the organisation to
accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Results
Orientation: Concern for holding yourself and others accountable for achieving
results or for surpassing a standard of excellence. It includes the process of
setting measurable objectives, implementing change and then checking back
to determine the effect of your efforts. The standard may be one’s own past
performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (results
orientation); outperforming others (competitiveness); challenging goals one
has set, or even what anyone has ever done (innovation). General
Management: Process of planning, directing, organising and controlling people
and resources within a unit or a subunit in order to achieve organisational
goals. Capital Projects Analysis Principles: Basic knowledge and
understanding of capital project analysis including cost-benefit, financial and
economic analysis. Economics and/or Finance: Science that studies the
allocation of resources to satisfy unlimited wants for capital. Policy
Development and Management: Knowledge of Treasury-related legislation, the
legislative process and public affairs as it pertains to NT. Includes the ability to
monitor legislation that is of interest to Treasury. Utilises a wide variety of
resources and tools to develop, maintain, monitor, enforce and provide
oversight of policies and regulations. Project Management: Knowledge of the
principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and
managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs,
work, and contractor performance. Computer Literacy: Knowledge and ability
to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level
someone has with using computer programs and other applications associated
with computers (MSOffice, Internet, email). Holding People Accountable: Acts
to ensure others perform in accordance with clear expectations and goals.
Team Participation: Works co-operatively with others, working together as
opposed to working separately or competitively.