About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Deputy Director: Property Disposals, based in Cape Town. This position plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing state property, ensuring that redundant and superfluous residential properties are disposed of effectively. By doing so, you will contribute to enhancing the efficiency of public service and support the local community in Cape Town, where effective property management can lead to better resource allocation and more impactful government initiatives.
In this role, you will implement and maintain property management policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Your work will not only involve managing the disposal process of various properties but also conducting inspections to assess their condition. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community by ensuring that state resources are used wisely and effectively.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to sustainable development, maintaining and optimizing state-owned properties to serve the needs of the public effectively. The department’s mission is to provide infrastructure that supports socio-economic development and enhances the quality of life for South Africans. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes accountability, efficiency, and transparency in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and maintain property management policies and frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant prescripts and procedures.
- Communicate property management policies to stakeholders.
- Manage the disposal process of redundant residential properties.
- Conduct inspections to determine the condition of properties.
- Expedite recommendations for property valuation and disposal methods.
- Facilitate the submission of disposal applications to relevant committees.
- Oversee the conveyancing processes for properties approved for disposal.
- Develop and manage the operational plan for the sub-directorate.
- Ensure effective communication and performance management within your team.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in a relevant field such as Real Estate Management, Town Planning, or Law.
- At least three years of experience at a junior management level.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Public Finance Management Act and the Deeds Registry Act.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and work under pressure.
- Goal-oriented and innovative mindset.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Real Estate Management, Town Planning, Property Development and Management, Law Degree or related field of study.Relevant years of experience at a junior management level (Assistant Director equivalent).
On Valid driver’s License.
Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act; Financial administration; Procurement directives and procedures; Programme and project planning; Reporting procedures; GIAMA; DISPOSAL 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; Organizing and planning; Personal attributes: Goal and solution orientated; Assertiveness; People and client orientated; Innovative; Ability to work under stressful conditions; Hard working; Ability to communicate at all levels.
Ability to adapt 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.
Ensure compliance with related prescripts, delegations and procedures.
Communicate all property management policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders.
Establish proper property management, governance processes and internal control measures.
Undertake research on the best current practices in relation to property management.
Manage the disposal process of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Manage the process of identifying redundant and superfluous residential properties to be disposed of.
Ensure the accuracy of information gathered on identified 135 redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Conduct inspections to determine status/conditions of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Expedite recommendation for Directorate.
Investment Analysis to conduct Investment Option research and advice on best disposal mode.
Expedite recommendation for Directorate: Valuation Services to determine the market value of identified properties.
Manage the disposal process of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Facilitate and coordinate the submission and presentation of Disposal applications at the Provincial State Land Disposal and Vesting Committee (PSLDVC).
Manage the process of identifying redundant and superfluous residential properties to be disposed of.
Ensure the accuracy of information gathered on identified redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Conduct inspections to determine status/conditions of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Expedite recommendation for Directorate: Investment Analysis to conduct Investment Option research and advice on best disposal mode.
Expedite recommendation for Directorate: Valuation Services to determine the market value of identified properties.
Contribute towards enhancing effective and efficient state property management: (Conveyancing and disposal from PMIS).
Ensure completion of conveyance processes in respect of all properties approved for disposal and released by Ministry of DPW&I.
Issue transfer instruction to Office of the State Attorney.
Ensure and verify correctness of transfer documents from Office of the State Attorney before signing by Delegated authority in the Region.
Ensure completion of conveyance & registration processes in respect of gas, power and water pipeline servitudes over state land.
Facilitate and communicate need for disposal/removal/update of the property information PMIS.
Manage the Sub-directorate.
Ensure maintenance of discipline.
Manage performance and development.
Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.
Manage procurement and asset management for the sub-directorate.
Plan and allocate work.
Quality control of work delivered by employees.
Manage Financial Resources of the sub-directorate.
