Director: Property Management (Exixting Property) at Department of Public Service and Administration

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Real Estate Management or Property OR related field. 5 years relevant experience on middle/senior managerial level. Ability to adapt in accordance with office requirements.

DUTIES :

• Manage the development implementation and maintenance of property management policies, procedures and strategies. Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of property management policies, procedures and frameworks. Ensure compliance with related prescripts, delegations and property legislation. Communicate all property management policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders. Ensure proper property management governance processes and internal control measures.
• Develop and implement risk management strategy. Undertake research on current best practices in relation to property management. Manage the property disposal process. Identify superfluous properties to be disposed off. Ensure the prioritisation of disposals per identified targets as outlined in the disposal implementation plan. Ensure the inclusion of EPWP principles as part of the disposal condition when disposed assets are developed or refurbished by the long-term tenants or purchasers. Ensure that all property disposals do not infringe with the National Land Reform Programme.
• Manage the transfer of ownership of disposed property. Manage the implementation of other forms of disposals, in line with the approved disposal framework to curb vandalism and illegal occupation. Ensure the disposal of immovable assets to the best value for money to the state. Inspect the properties for potential re-use and determine disposal strategy. Market and advertise vacant surplus properties to attract a large pool of potential tenants and minimise vacancies.
• Ensure physical security on vacant surplus state-owned properties. Maintain a database of vacant immovable assets. Manage illegally occupied properties. Oversee the management of vacant surplus properties for revenue generation purposes. Market and advertise vacant surplus properties to attract a large pool of potential tenants and minimise vacancies. Choose the most suitable tenant from the pool of tenants who would have indicated their interest in the advertised property.
• Ensure physical security on vacant surplus state-owned properties. Manage illegally occupied properties. Implement proper administration of other forms of disposals, in line with the approved disposal framework to curb vandalism and illegal occupation. Provide guidance towards enhancing effective and efficient state property management.
• Manage the development and implementation of appropriate tools to collect data for vesting. Ensure economic efficiency in the Departments` leasehold portfolio in line with market trends. Advice on solutions for increasing efficacy and long-term profitability. Ensure that state properties are optimally maintained.
• Ensure existence of remedial steps to collect revenue in case of non-payment. Regularly review and monitor arrear rentals to mitigate against non-payment of rental. Manage the Property Management Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage and monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.