ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UTILISATION AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/340
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Real Estate Management Services, Property Management, Town and Regional Planning. Relevant years of experience in property management and Property Management Information System (PMIS). A valid driver’s license and must be prepared to travel. Knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA); Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Property Law, Treasury Regulation. Knowledge of the Property Management Information System (PMIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be an added advantage. High degree of computer literacy, good communication and interpersonal skills, Report writing skills, analytical skills, Accounts and Numerical Skills. Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Duties

Conduct physical verification to ensure that state owned properties are utilized efficiently and optimally. Verify property details and maintain the Property Management Information System (PMIS). Keep track of developments in property management trends. Liaise with all relevant stakeholders and units to ensure that property information is captured correctly and in good time. Ensure State properties are adequately secured to prevent illegal occupation and vandalism and take rectification action where necessary. Take measures against unlawful occupations. Identify and ensure properties to be cleared of overgrown vegetation and to clear fire breaks. Liaise with all spheres of Government (s) in respect of property related matters. Negotiate with potential tenants and conclude lease agreements in line with the requirement of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other prescripts and policies of the Department. Manage the implementation of the conditions of lease agreements, particularly regarding contract milestones. Carry out debt management functions. Conduct budget for the unit. Investigate the utilization potential of State properties. Attend relevant committees in the performance of your duties. Undertake site visits and conditions surveys to determine utilization potentials. Participate in the letting-out process of the Department. Facilitate the processing and issuance of relevant documentation in respect of land development applications and landowners’ consent by the delegated authority. Ensure the optimal utilization of State properties. Facilitate cost determinations and verifications. Identify superfluous State-owned property for disposal. Supervise employees to ensure effective delivery service. General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees. Assist in the preparation of reports to top management and all relevant stakeholders. Liaise with client departments to ensure optimal utilization of State-owned properties and to determine their needs and reserve properties to Client departments. Supervision of staff and management performance.

Where to send your application

for the position of Assistant Director: Utilization and Contract Administration must be emailed to: RecruitPTA26-54@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. ST Tshilwane Tel No: (012) 310 5127

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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