Deputy Commissioner: Facilities Planning and Property Management at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Building Sciences or equivalent. Registration with Building related professional body. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). Five [5] Years of experience at a senior managerial level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Required Knowledge: Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of the public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended).
• Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capability and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Pandramme and project management. Communication skills (verbal and written). Problem solving and decision making. Transformation management. Influencing and impact. Policy development, facilitation, conflict management and conceptual skills. Diversity management. Negotiation skills. Confidentiality. Interpersonal relations and time management. Accountability. Diplomacy and tact. Policy development and implementation. Good corporate governance principles. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and ensure the upgrading of existing buildings, building of new facilities or replacement of facilities. Manage the stakeholder relations with the Department of Public Works and IDT. Provide leadership and strategic direction within the Chief Directorate. Manage compliance to Government-wide Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Establish cost-effective (i.e maximum and minimum) size of correctional centres that include SIR project and other projects. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.