DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/310
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the middle management service)
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Property Valuations, Property Management, Real Estate, LLB, Town & Regional Planning. Appropriate experience in property industry at a Junior Management /Assistant Director equivalent level in Real Estate Management. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Property related Acts and other property laws and local regulations. Town planning experience or knowledge. Good financial skills, proven budgeting ability. Knowledge of building inspections and valuation methods and the real estate market and its trends. Analytical ability. Strong written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Implement and maintain acquisitions and leasing; utilisation and contract and property disposals policies, procedures, frameworks, delegations and ensure compliance thereof. Coordinate the property acquisition process in line with the approved acquisition framework. Facilitate and manage the lease administration process for private and leasehold portfolios. Ensure the optimal utilisation of state properties. Manage the release process of surplus land parcels to achieve Government Land Reform objectives. Ensure effective and efficient state property information management. Management of the component-: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations; Maintenance of discipline; Management of performance and development; Establish and maintain stakeholder relations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required; Compile and submit all required administrative reports; Serve on transverse task teams as required; Quality control on reports submitted by other sub-directorates; Provide financial management support. Participate and co-ordinate financial inputs to the departmental Annual Financial Statements.

Where to send your application

Polokwane Regional Office: Polokwane Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X9469, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand deliver at 78 Hans van Rensburg Street, Old Mutual Building, 1st Floor, Polokwane or email to: RecruitPLK26-24@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr. NJ Khotsa

Enquiries

Mr. Tlou Manamela Tel No: (015) 293 8024

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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