ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAND AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 17/07/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Mount Ayliff
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificates/ National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) in Real Estate/Property Management/ Land Administration/ Town Planning with three years’ experience at supervisory level in Property Management. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the public service. Departmental service delivery principles. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge and application of Property development principles. Knowledge of Land administration and vesting processes. Knowledge and application of GIAMA. Knowledge Deed Registries Act, Surveyor General’s office procedures. Knowledge of Deeds Office and Surveyor General procedures. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Act and procedures. Knowledge of GIS and Land Information Systems. Planning and coordination. Property data analysis. Stakeholder engagement. Report writing. GIS and property systems literacy. Problem-solving.

Duties

Coordinate development and maintenance of Immovable Asset Register. Coordinate process for collection, verification, and updating of immovable asset data. Facilitate GIS mapping and site verification and desktop research processes. Monitor accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Immovable Asset Register. Facilitate provision of property information to stakeholders. Liaise with municipalities and relevant stakeholders to validate asset data. Coordinate Acquisition & Disposal of Immovable Assets Coordinate acquisition and disposal processes of immovable assets in line with legislation. Facilitate stakeholder engagement with municipalities, landowners, and relevant authorities. Oversee preparation and submission of acquisition and disposal applications. Monitor compliance with land claim verification and statutory requirements. Coordinate registration, transfer, and safekeeping of property documentation. Monitor updating of asset registers following acquisition or disposal processes. Coordinate implementation of vesting process. Coordinate identification of state properties requiring vesting. Facilitate preparation and submission of vesting applications. Coordinate presentation of vesting cases to relevant committees. Monitor recording of vested properties in relevant systems (LAW & Asset Register). Provide technical support on vesting processes. Coordinate land and audit projects. Coordinate planning and implementation of land audit projects. Provide technical oversight into audit methodologies and processes. Facilitate data collection, verification, and site inspection processes. Consolidate audit findings and ensure integration into asset management planning. Monitor progress and quality of audit outputs. Supervise the allocated resources: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the sub-directorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

for Mount Ayliff posts: Ms O. Mailula at 060 979 3691 / Ms N. Gcabi at 060 979 3691 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to Indian Female with Disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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