Job title : Regional Manager : Region A
Job Location : Eastern Cape,
Deadline : October 14, 2025
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Key Performance Areas :
Strategic Management
Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence to the HDA strategic planning process.Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision.Define targets and strategies for team to implement in support of the achievement of the HDA strategic objectives.Develop unit operational plans to facilitate achievement of the organisational strategy.Contract Management (management of MTOPs and other SLAs)
Interpret the programming decisions taken at Board, EXCO and Steering Committee level and develop implementation plans to manage that work is done in the specific functional area.Manage development of operational plans and capacity requirements to implement contracted work as required by the HDA strategy.Manage optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of state (province, municipalities and other public bodies).Work within the agreed protocol / agreements with the provinces or local authorities.Support and advise functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the province / municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries.Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations.Identify and explore possible new work opportunities with partners in the provinces and existing clients.Align work opportunities to the HDA strategy as well as role and function of Provincial office.Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities).Promote the HDA function, mandate and role through delivering presentations and representing the HDA as well as addressing queries on the HDA services offering.Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans).Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties.Troubleshoot and unblock issues affecting execution of HDA work and services.Provincial Programme Management (multiple provincial offices)
Manage overall support to ensure the effective functioning of the HDA services in the province.Establish clear, written and explicit work processes and procedures and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff.Review work processes and recommend corrective actions / improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme.Manage control of quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan.Manage that the operation support plan and programme for the work includes and addresses :Detailed Project Plans and necessary and satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work in order to maintain timely execution and quality of work.Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.Risks are proactively managed.Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders.Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked.Costs are properly and orderly tracked, and maintained within approved project budgets.Project schedules are followed and deadlines are met.Financial Management
Develop the budget required for the programme.Manage expenditure against budget.Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures.Address any anomalies in spend and budget.Report on financial performance of the programme.People Management
Select, assign, lead and manage people.Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.Build and manage relationships with staff members.Manage and support staff development.Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.Implement the HDA HR policies and procedures as required.Manage risks and address issues as they arise.Compliance Management
Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.Provide advice and assistance to others in order to ensure their compliance with policy and governance. procedures.Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of a degree in Built Environment or engineering is required.Postgraduate in Built Environment and / or Civil Engineering will be an added advantage.Professional registration within Built Environment i.e ESCA is required.5- 8 years’ proven and relevant experience in public sector planning and public programme implementation with at least 5 years Senior Management experience.Experience with programme management preferably in the public sector is requiredKnowledge, insight and experience of the public sector and built environment development is preferableKnowledge of legislation and policies regulating the public sector and the built environment developmentManagement and communications / negotiation skillsAbility and willingness to travel extensivelyAdministrative / Management jobs