Director: Green Building

About the job

REF NO: 2026/374 REQUIREMENTS: A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Built Environment/ Environmental Studies/ Law or relevant field. A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field. Registration with a Build Environment Professional Council or registered as a Green Star Accredited Professional will serve as an added advantage. Certificate in funding and trade or related certification. Must be prepared to travel. Willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office requirements. Knowledge: Must be prepared to travel. Willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office requirements. Skills: Project Management; Planning and Organising; Support Fund Raising; Systems Thinking; Financial Management; Computer Literacy; Problem solving; Leadership; Analytical thinking; Numeric skills; Decision making; Advanced communication; Conflict management; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Motivational skills. Personal Attributes: Innovative; Resourceful; Solution orientated; Ability to work under stressful situations; Highly motivated; Trustworthy; Punctuality; Assertive; Hard-working; Ability to work independently. DUTIES: Manage the development of Public Works Green Building strategies, policies and procedures. Manage research on latest green building design (energy, waste and water efficiency) trends. Ensure development of effective and efficient strategies, policies and procedures aligned to relevant government prescripts. Ensure that all Green Building policies contribute to the Department’s strategic objectives i.e. Socio economic imperatives. Ensure identification of Green Technologies and Management Systems for Implementation in DPW property portfolio. Ensure compliance with applicable processes and procedures. Develop initiatives to quantify greenhouse gas emissions in Government buildings. Oversee the built environment’s contribution towards achieving objectives of Government sustainable building prescripts i.e. Climate Change Response White Paper, Energy Efficiency Strategy, Water Management Act, National Environmental Management Waste Act. Manage the implementation of Green Building rating and certification initiatives and contribute towards retr ofitting and Green Building/Green Precincts projects. Establish, monitor and report on Green Building initiatives for new and established facilities aligned with the Green Building Star rating certification of the Green Building Council of South Africa. Coordinate the process of obtaining Energy Performance Certificate for DPWI facilities, contributing to energy efficiency goals, conducting energy data verification, Manage entire Green Building rating compliance and documentation process. Conduct performanc e benchmarks to identify levels of green building achievement for both capital improvement projects and facilities management efforts. Establish the requirements that facilities should meet to be certifiable and monitor on an on-going basis the performance of the portfolio. Effectively communicate the Green Building Requirements for state owned and leased buildings. Contribute towards local designation of Green Building materials and consumables – to balance with international technologies. Coordinate the execution and verification of performance goals. Manage the establishment and implementation of Water Efficiency initiatives. Oversee collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with a vision toward developing and implementing water efficient and sustainable initiatives. Oversee implementation of applicable strategies, policies and procedures. Oversee analysis on cost and resource savings in water. Oversee water audits and waste water management studies. Provide accurate water efficiency data. Ensure oversight and support to Regional teams and Service Providers undertaking water audits, metering, leak detection, and technology installations. Manage monitoring, verification, and reporting on achieved water savings. Manage initiatives aimed at identif ying and managing alternative sources of water and water harvesting initiatives. Manage the establishment and implementation of energy efficiency and Renewable Energy initiatives. Oversee collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with a vision toward developing and implementing energy efficient and sustainable initiatives. Manage audits of the energy performance of existing buildings, use data to provide insight into the design energy efficiency improvements. Develop funding and delivery mechani sm and roll -out PPP projects on renewable energy projects. Report on relevant key performance measures. measure and predict the effects of improved building covers on energy consumption. Create energy -efficiency models in conformance with program guidelines. Review construction documents and make recommendations for energy efficiency improvements. Manage the implementation of Energy efficiency initiatives. Manage various inter - governmental cooperation on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Ensure alignment of government building energy mix with Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) championed by Department of Energy. Manage the establishment and implementation of Waste Management initiatives. Oversee collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with a vision toward developing and implementing sustainable waste management initiatives. Oversee the implementation of the waste hierarchy strategy of reduce, re- use and recycle. Help minimise waste during construction and introduce best practises in waste management post occupancy. Oversee analysis on cost and resource savings in waste management. Manage awareness campaigns on waste management in built environment. Management of the Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Establish implement and maintain effi

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Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885/Mr Chance Zaba at 083 633 8575

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