About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services to join its vibrant team in Cape Town. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that the department operates smoothly and efficiently, enhancing the quality of public service delivery within the community. By overseeing various corporate support operations, including accommodation, transport services, and asset management, you will contribute significantly to the well-being of the public sector in South Africa.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing essential services such as maintenance and catering, as well as coordinating logistical support for high-level meetings and events. Your work will not only impact the internal workings of the department but also the broader community, ensuring that public servants have the resources they need to serve South Africa effectively.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to enhancing the socio-economic development of South Africa through effective management of government infrastructure. Its mandate encompasses the provision of quality services in construction, property management, and support services, all aimed at fostering a well-functioning public sector. Working here means being part of an organization that values integrity, excellence, and a commitment to service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and coordinate corporate support operations and service standards.
- Oversee accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, catering, and hospitality services.
- Supervise reception, messenger, transport, and driver services.
- Coordinate procurement and ensure effective asset control and compliance.
- Provide regional ICT and HRM support in collaboration with relevant directorates.
- Organize logistical, catering, ICT, transport, and facilities support for meetings and events.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and operational risk management.
- Liaise with internal directorates and service providers to monitor service delivery.
- Supervise designated Assistant Directors and manage staff performance.
- Resolve operational challenges and escalate issues requiring management intervention.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6).
- A minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant middle managerial experience.
- Knowledge of facilities management, procurement, and asset control.
- Strong managerial, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and reporting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at the application instructions below.
Requirements
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ or National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.A minimum of 3-4 years’ applicable middle managerial experience.
Knowledge of facilities management, accommodation and household services, auxiliary services, transport, procurement and asset control.
Good managerial, leadership, decision-making, planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
Financial 156 management, resource management and operational planning skills.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Planning and organising.
Service delivery.
Client service.
Ability to function independently without supervision.
Loyalty/honest.
Computer literate.
Research.
Presentable.
Reporting.
Accommodation & household management.
Personnel management.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary services and manage matrix reporting arrangements.
Job Duties
Corporate Support Services: Manage and coordinate corporate support operations, planning, service standards and reporting in Cape Town.Accommodation and Facilities: Oversee accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, catering and hospitality services, liaising with DPWI and service providers.
Auxiliary and Transport Services: Oversee reception, messenger, frontline, switchboard, transport and driver services.
Supply Chain and Asset Management: Coordinate procurement and ensure effective asset control and compliance in Cape Town Office.
ICT and HRM Support: Coordinate regional ICT and HRM support with the relevant Union Buildings directorates/units.
Coordinate logistical, catering, ICT, transport and facilities support for high- level meetings and events in Cape Town.
Governance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, OHS, Internal Security requirements and audit actions, while managing operational risks.
Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal directorates, DPWI and service providers, monitoring service delivery and performance.
People and Resource Management: Supervise designated Assistant Directors and manage staff performance and available resources.
Matrix Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate services with Union Buildings directorates, resolve operational challenges and escalate matters requiring management intervention.
