Director: Real Estate Management Services (X2 Posts) at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Real Estate Management/ Property Management/ Immovable Asset Management or Built Environment plus at least 5 years direct middle/senior management experience in real estate/property/immovable asset management and leading multidisciplinary teams across leasing, portfolio/asset acquisition/disposal, and/or facilities operations.
• An NQF 08 (Honours/Postgraduate) qualification in the above fields and more than 5 years direct middle/ senior management experience as specified above will serve as an added advantage). Leadership & Delivery:
• Demonstrated track record of managing teams to deliver measurable portfolio outcomes (e.g., timely lease renewals, cost optimisation, improved occupancy and condition, compliant disposals, accurate asset registers). Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed. Security clearance will be required. Ability and willingness to adjust work hours to meet professional and organisational imperatives. Other added advantage: Relevant professional registration in built sector or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience.
• Knowledge: Legislation & Compliance: GIAMA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations/Instructions, PPPFA, OHS Act, Public Service Act & Regulations, MISS, SPLUMA, Deeds Registries Act, Municipal Property Rates Act, and relevant State Land Disposal and property transaction frameworks. Property Practice: Leasing and tenant administration, acquisitions, disposals, servitudes, estates, portfolio/asset performance, facilities maintenance, contract/vendor management. Public Sector Governance: Budget management, SCM, audit & assurance, risk & internal control, HRM and labour relations, service delivery improvement and transformation.

Skills:

• Strategic planning & execution. People leadership & performance management.
• Programme/portfolio & project management. Contract, lease and vendor management.
• Financial management & cost optimisation. Risk, compliance & quality assurance.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Advanced report writing & presentation.
• Data & systems proficiency (asset registers, property information systems, BI dashboards).
• Problem solving, decision-making and change management.

Personal Attributes:

• Outcomes-driven, innovative and resourceful.
• High integrity and resilience under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal influence and relationshipbuilding.
• Analytical, decisive and detail-attentive.
• Able to set high standards, coach teams and drive continuous improvement.