deputy director: cost planner, Ref No. LDOE 10/01/2026

Apply for deputy director: cost planner at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: physical resources management

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R896,436

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Head Office (Polokwane)

Minimum Qualification

NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Infrastructure Cost Planning and Quantity Surveying

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Professional Quantity Surveying expertise
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Financial Management and Cost Control
  • Knowledge of PFMA, CIDB Act, and GIAMA
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Research and Analytical Skills
  • Client Orientation and Customer Focus
  • Strategic Problem Solving.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at Assistant Director level or equivalent within the Quantity Surveying/Construction field
  • Professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and maintain planning and cost norms and standards aligned with Provincial and National Education guidelines
  • Monitor Implementing Agents to ensure infrastructure projects comply with approved cost and planning standards
  • Update cost norms and standards based on post-project and post-occupancy evaluations
  • Review and validate cost determinations and project estimates submitted by stakeholders
  • Provide technical Quantity Surveying inputs for infrastructure policies, Project Briefing documents, and the User Asset Management Plan (UAMP)
  • Contribute to the development of the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan (IPMP) and departmental procurement strategies
  • Conduct research into new technologies and feasibility studies to optimize geographical information management and infrastructure viability.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R896436 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 10/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 10/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

While the role is primarily focused on planning, cost norms, and policy inputs, it involves monitoring projects implemented by agents and conducting post-occupancy evaluations, which necessitates site visits and a valid driver's license.
Yes. Being registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is a strict requirement for this post. Applications without proof of professional registration will likely be disqualified.
The role requires in-depth knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), the CIDB Act, and National Education norms and standards. You must be able to apply these to the preparation of User Asset Management Plans (UAMP).

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