About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking an Assistant Director: Disposal REMS based in the vibrant city of Nelspruit. This pivotal role focuses on implementing and maintaining property management policies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. By effectively managing redundant and superfluous residential properties, you will contribute to the government’s land reform objectives, making a meaningful impact on the community. Your work will play an essential part in transforming underutilized land into valuable resources for the public, driving housing development and social equity in the region.
Joining this dedicated team means becoming part of a mission that prioritizes effective property management and enhances the efficiency of state resources. The role demands a proactive approach to property disposal processes, including inspections and status assessments, contributing directly to the improvement of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to ensuring the optimal use of public assets, facilitating efficient land management, and supporting government initiatives through strategic planning and execution. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the department plays a crucial role in fostering sustainable development and community enhancements throughout South Africa. Working here means being part of an organization that not only values public service but also actively contributes to the economic growth and social welfare of the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and maintain property management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- Provide guidance on compliance with relevant regulations and procedures.
- Communicate property management policies to stakeholders effectively.
- Co-ordinate the disposal process of redundant residential properties.
- Conduct inspections to assess the condition of properties designated for disposal.
- Facilitate the identification and release of vacant surplus land parcels.
- Verify ownership status of land parcels and support land reform initiatives.
- Gather and manage essential documentation for property transactions.
- Supervise staff to ensure efficient service delivery and support team development.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification in Real Estate Management, Property Management, Law/Property Law, Land Administration, Valuation, Town or Regional Planning, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in property management or related fields.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and financial administration.
- Familiarity with procurement directives and project planning.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and a goal-oriented mindset.
- Capacity to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
How to Apply
Please direct your applications for the position of Assistant Director: Disposal REMS to the instructions provided below.
Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Real Estate Management, Property Management, Law/Property law, Land Administration, Valuation, Town or Regional Planning or Property related qualification Relevant experience in the field.Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act.
Financial administration.
Procurement directives and procedures.
Programme and project planning.
Reporting procedures.
GIAMADISPOSAL ACT.
Deeds.
Registry Act.
Financial Assistance Land Act (FALA) BBBEE.
Treasury Regulations.
Skills: Report writing.
Accounts and numeric skills.
Analytical thinking.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Problem solving skills.
Organising and planning.
Goal and solution orientated.
Assertiveness.
People and client orientated.
Innovative.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Hard working.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Job Duties
Implement and maintain property management policies, procedures and strategies: Implement and maintain property management policies, procedures and frameworks.Provide guidance on compliance with related prescripts, delegations and procedures.
Communicate all property management policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders.
Co-ordinate the disposal process of redundant and superfluous residential properties: Provide guidance on the process of identifying redundant and superfluous residential properties to be disposed of.
Co-ordinate and facilitate the identification process of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
58 Conduct inspections to determine status/conditions of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Co-ordinate the release process of vacant surplus land parcels to achieve Government Land Reform objectives: (Restitution, Distribution, Human Settlements development) Co-ordinate and facilitate the process of identifying vacant surplus land parcels to be released.
Verify ownership status of identified vacant surplus land parcels to be released.
Co-ordinate the release process of vacant surplus land parcels to achieve Government Land Reform objectives: - (Restitution, Distribution, Human Settlements development) Co-ordinate and facilitate the process of identifying vacant surplus land parcels to be released.
Verify ownership status of identified vacant surplus land parcels to be released.
Contribute towards enhancing effective and efficient state property management: (Conveyancing and disposal from PMIS) Co-ordinate and facilitate gathering of original conveyance and transfer documentation.
Ensure delivery of instructions to the Office of the State Attorney.
Accept draft Power of Attorney and transfer documents from Office of the State Attorney in preparation for Delegated Authority to sign.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective service delivery.
