Head: Properties at Knysna Municipality

• Task Level 15: R659 520 to R856 128 (Basic Salary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma or Degree in Property Management/Build Environment or related
• 8 years or more relevant experience in property management at middle/senior management of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level
• Computer literate
• Valid Unendorsed Code B drivers’ licence
• Successful candidate must have own transport
• Proficiency in English and at least one other official language in the Western Cape
• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties which are in line with the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage a specialized property management function
• Developing a short to medium term acquisition, disposal, leases and revenue strategy
• Aligning property acquisition, disposal, leases and revenue strategy with Municipal Strategy
• To render properties and facilities management administrative processes in respect of all land and property transactions
• To ensure efficient and effective coordination of the identification, planning, implementation and management of integrated programs for the property management section by delivering continuous and sustainable services of high quality in the provision, operation and maintenance of the fixed assets
• Facilitation of integrated property management in partnership with other departments and relevant stakeholders
• Effective, efficient and economic management of all fixed assets of the Knysna Municipality
• Performance of administrative functions for the Property Management Section
• Supervision of Staff

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Influencing; Technical Communication; Organisational Awareness; Conceptual Thinking; Report writing skills

CLOSING DATE: 2 SEPTEMBER 2026