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

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/257
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
Centre: Nelspruit Regional Office
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in Property Management or Facilities Management. Appropriate years of experience in Properties Management or Facilities Management at Junior Management level/Assistant Director Equivalent. Valid driver’s license Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance of buildings, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Building regulations and Environment Conservation Act. Good financial and budgeting skills. Knowledge of Government Procurement System. Project management and leadership skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Computer literacy. Sound analytical with Good communication skills verbal and written.

Duties

The effective facilities management of Electrical, Mechanical and Building. The implementation of procurement policies co-ordinate the preparation, analysis, negotiation and review of contracts related to purchase equipment and services. Ensure compliance with Occupational health and safety Act. Provide guidance on the implementation of the policy. Monitor and evaluate impact and effectiveness of the policies, provide continuous feedback on compliance with policy. The management and recruitment of selection black emerging enterprise-provide information on current requirements and suppliers to express an interest: ensure compliance with procurement procedures and legislation: assess new service provider profile and ensure that a proper enterprise has been selected to carry out the assigned duties: utilise state expenditure to promote emerging black enterprise. Manage unplanned maintenance. Ensure the availability of sound functional, safe and habitable structures and services. Prepare and control the budget of unplanned maintenance. Provide and co-ordinate a preventative maintenance schedule. Ensure quality control of workmanship and material by means of inspections and corrective actions. Ensure that service contracts are in place. Ensure that services provided are value for money. The effective supervision of resources oversee the development and training of staff.

Where to send your application

For Nelspruit: Email to: RecruitNEL26-14@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr N Mathivha Tel No: (013) 753 6388

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 8 September 2026.

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