This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROPERTY PAYMENTS (FINANCE)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/264
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Province: Free State
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in Economics, Finance Management, Accounting, Internal Auditing, Real Estate and Business Management or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other transcripts. Relevant years of experience at Supervisory level. Computer literacy. Knowledge of financial and payment systems will be an added advantage. Relevant years of experience in payment of municipal accounts, rates and taxes. Report writing and good communication skills, verbal and written. Organising and problem-solving abilities. Good financial, interpersonal, analytic and budgeting skills. Ability to manage stakeholders’ i e municipalities, clients ‘departments, landlords and private individuals. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Responsible to supervise the expenditure on properties through supervising payments of rates and taxes, municipal services, lease rentals and other property related payment in the region. Implement long-term strategies to contain municipal services expenditure. Ensure a sound property expenditure management system, including minimization of accounts payable to avoid fruitless, wasteful, irregular and unauthorised expenditure. Assist in the compilation of the sub-directorate’s budget. Ensure that an accurate asset register is in place and maintained regularly for use in processing expenditure for all state-owned properties. Ensure that all financial transactions for four stages of the life cycle of the property are recorded and monitored on PMIS. Responsible for implementing strategies to ensure good audit reports. Supervise staff and manage their performance according to the Performance Management System.

Where to send your application

For Bloemfontein: Email to: RecruitBLOEM26-23@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr T Dubase Tel No: (051) 408 7330

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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