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POST 10/298 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: (UTILISATION AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION)

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE πŸ“ Gqeberha Regional Office ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/298 # Ref: 2026/124

Key details

Salary
R1 059 105 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Gqeberha Regional Office
Reference
2026/124
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
RecruitPE26-13@dpw.gov.za

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Overview
Join our team to manage state property utilization, contract administration, and ensure efficient property maintenance and compliance.

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Real Estate Management services or related qualification with relevant years of working experience at a Junior Management/ Assistant Director equivalent level.

Knowledge of Property management aspect, public finance management act, Preferential procurement policy framework act, Procurement procedures and Directives, Public administration, Government objectives on BEE, report procedures.

Must have good communication skills at all levels, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, computer literacy, report writing skills, analytical thinking skills, time management skills, decision making skills, diplomacy skills and planning and organizing skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Willingness to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements and willing to travel.

Valid driver’s license.


Duties

Maintenance and updating of fixed assets register.

Conduct property audits on PMIS, check debtors report on PMIS, verify debtors monthly schedule, respond to and resolve audit queries, compile monthly expenditure reports.

Manage private tenants occupying State supervise preparation processes of rental agreements, ensure timeous collection of rates, manage grievances related to rentals.

Ensure effective and efficient utilization of State property, ensure proper maintenance of State property, responsible for the performance of risk management functions on property.

Directs preparation of financial reports on status of property (e.g. occupying rates).

Manage the employment of contractors for services of security, grounds keeping and maintenance personnel, ensure completeness of contractual documentation for contractors, monitor, and ensure property compliance with local regulations and laws.

Monitor maintenance of vacant properties, supervise property maintenance operations, ensures that implementation of reconditioning of unimproved properties.

Manage the periodic inventory of building contents and property conditions.

Maintenance of discipline.

Management of performance and development.

Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions.

Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.

Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.

Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.

Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

Serve on transverse task teams as required.

Procurement and asset management for sub-directorate.

Plan and allocate work.

Quality control of work delivered by employees.


How to apply

Email: RecruitPE26-13@dpw.gov.za

Gqeberha
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X3913
North End
Port Elizabeth
6056.
Hand delivery: Room 430
Corner.
Hancock & Robert Street

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