Assistant Director: Facilities Management

Overview

Assistant Director: Facilities Management at the Office of the Chief Justice in Midrand, responsible for implementing infrastructure projects and managing office space planning and maintenance.

Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Building Management/Construction Management/Project Management/Property/Real Estate Management at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Facilities and Auxiliary services, of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level at salary level 7 or 8 / junior management level.
• A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
• Knowledge and skills: Occupational Health and Safety Act and other Building Regulations, general built environment including mechanical, electrical Water Services Act, National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA), Horticultural processes and Cleaning Industry, Public Finance Management Act, (PFMA), Supply Chain Management framework, Government Budget processes and procedures, report writing, project management and implementation. analytical skills, communication skills (written and verbal), computer literacy skills, research and planning skills, report writing skills, interpersonal relations and problem solving skills.

Duties

Ensure the implementation of facilities and infrastructure projects at OCJ service centres, conduct accommodation needs audit with service centres, consolidate User Assets Management Plan (UAMP) for OCJ, manage office space planning and parking allocation, ensure day-to-day maintenance function for OCJ service centres, develop maintenance plan for OCJ, coordinate and monitor maintenance services, monitor and report on the status and progress of maintenance and update Action Log, execute operations related to facilities within OCJ, ensure management of contracts within OCJ, provide support in management of expenditure within sub directorate, implement and ensure compliance to facilities polices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), coordinate the facilities and auxiliary services for the OCJ, compile specifications and handle inspections in the cleaning field, manage and control equipment and material register, coordinate outsourced services within the OCJ, manage resources, ensure general supervision and development of employees including training, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, mentor and coach staff.

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/71/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr M Masilo Tel No: (010) 493 2518 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS