About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is looking for a dedicated Assistant Director: Property Disposal to join their Cape Town Regional Office. This pivotal role is essential in ensuring that property management policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained. The successful candidate will play a key part in the community by coordinating the disposal of redundant properties and facilitating the release of surplus land parcels, supporting vital government land reform initiatives in the region.
As a member of this dynamic team, the Assistant Director will not only ensure compliance with property management standards but will also be instrumental in guiding stakeholders through the disposal process. By conducting inspections and verifying ownership status, this role contributes significantly to improving the efficiency of state property management, ultimately enhancing public service delivery in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to promoting sustainable development through the effective management of public assets. Its mandate encompasses the provision of infrastructure and the management of state properties, ensuring that these resources serve the public interest. Working in this department offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that improve the quality of life for citizens while fostering economic development.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and maintain property management policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure compliance.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders regarding property management practices and procedures.
- Coordinate the disposal process of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
- Conduct inspections to assess the condition of properties designated for disposal.
- Facilitate the identification of vacant surplus land parcels for release, contributing to land reform objectives.
- Verify ownership status of identified properties and parcels.
- Gather original conveyance and transfer documentation for effective property management.
- Supervise team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Real Estate Management, Law, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in property management or a similar area.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, procurement directives, and financial regulations.
- Proficiency in report writing, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
How to Apply
Email applications for this position must be submitted following the instructions below.
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Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Real Estate Management, Law Degree or related field of study.Relevant years of experience in the field.
A valid driver’s license.
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.
Computer literacy.
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.
Must be prepared to travel.
Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.
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.
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.
