DIRECTOR: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 02/07/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13)
Centre: Bisho
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate, B Degree/B SC in Property Studies/Real Estate (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA) with 5-years of experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level. Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Service (Nyukela) is compulsory and will be required prior appointment. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service, In-depth knowledge and understanding of National and Provincial Property legislation, Regulations and Policies. Understanding of public sector governance framework, compliance and accountability mechanisms, In-depth knowledge, understanding and application of GIAMA. Expertise in lease management, state land administration, property valuations and asset optimisation strategies. In-depth knowledge of and understanding of Public Finance Management Act. Applicable legislation and Prescripts. Government Programmes. Information Management. Citizen Focus and Responsiveness. Develop Others. Applied Technology Basics. People Management. Applied Strategic Thinking. Networking and Building Bonds. Diversity Management. Report Writing. Communication and Information Management. Negotiations. Analytica. Strategic Management. Budget and Information Management. Motivational. Conflict Resolution / Problem Solving. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Communication. Client orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Problem Analysis and Solving. Financial Management. Programme and Project Management. Results/ Quality Management. Decision Making. Knowledge Management. Change Management.

Duties

Ensure Sound Management of Expense Lease. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the provincial expense lease portfolio to ensure alignment with departmental accommodation strategies and infrastructure plans. Oversee implementation of Immovable Asset Management Policy related to leasing and ensuring compliance with legislative and governance frameworks. Direct strategic accommodation planning based on User and Custodian Asset Management Plans to optimised leasing decisions. Oversee provincial leasing procurement planning to ensure cost effectiveness, compliance, and responsiveness to client departmental needs. Manage high-level stakeholder relations between landlords, client departments, and government stakeholders to ensure service delivery and value optimisation. Ensure Sound Management of Income Lease. Provide strategic leadership in managing the provincial income lease portfolio to maximise revenue generation and asset utilisation. Oversee development and maintenance of the Provincial Income Lease Register to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic decision making. Drive strategies for commercialisation and optimal utlilisation of state land and buildings. Provide strategic oversight and support to regional offices to ensure consistent revenue lease management practices. Strengthen stakeholder partnerships with private sector and public institutions to enhance revenue opportunities. Ensure Proper Management of Property Holdings. Provide strategic oversight on management of provincial property holdings to ensure optimal utilization, compliance and asset value preservation. Oversee lease contract governance to ensure compliance, validity, and risk mitigation across the property portfolio. Direct strategic land administration initiatives, including land audits, utilisation assessments, and long-term planning. Facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement with public and private sector entities regarding property matters. Oversee research, reporting, and information management systems to support evidence-based property management decisions. Ensure Effective Management of Municipal Services, Property Rates and Taxes. Provide strategic oversight on the management of municipal services rates, and taxes to ensure compliance with financial and legislative prescripts. Oversee validation and payment processes for municipal accounts to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. Ensure effective management of debtors and creditors relating to municipal services, including risk mitigation and financial reporting. Engage strategically with municipalities to resolve service delivery and billing challenges affecting state properties. Manage Allocated resources services. Manage the allocated resources.

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

Mr. T. Matiso at 066 489 / S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L Maliti at 066 489 6117 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to Coloured male 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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