Director: Property Management

Overview

Lead provincial expense lease portfolio and property management strategy for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Bisho.

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.

How to apply

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

Notes

Preference will be given to Coloured male with disability. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON