DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Salary: R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services (70% of package), the State's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of Package) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules) Requirements: A minimum NQF 08 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in or directly relevant to immovable asset management, real estate management, property or lease management or the built environment, 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in real estate management, property investment, or related property functions. An NQF 09 qualification or higher and more than 08 years direct senior management experience as specified will be an added advantage. Leadership & Delivery: a proven and demonstrated track record of orchestrating multidisciplinary professional teams within complex infrastructure delivery and immovable asset management environments; possesses a deep- seated mastery of the entire asset lifecycle, from strategic inception and acquisition to maintenance, optimisation, and disposal, with a proven ability to translate high-level departmental mandates into tangible business outcomes and long-term strategic objectives. Other added advantage: relevant professional registration in built sector or property related field, and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience. 130 Licensing: possession of a valid, unencumbered driver's licence. Vetting & Compliance: the successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. Professional Agility: the ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives. Knowledge: professional understanding of real estate and property management, including acquisition, disposal, leasing, contract management, maintenance, servitudes and property investment; legislative frameworks including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, OHS Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, MISS, and relevant built-environment norms and standards; government structures and intergovernmental linkages across national, provincial and local spheres; applied commercial law principles relevant to property transactions; corporate governance, risk management and financial oversight; human resource management, labour relations and organisational change management; service delivery innovation, transformation frameworks and empowerment policies (B-BBEE, SMME, women and disability inclusion). SKILLS: strategic capability and leadership at executive level; programme and project management of large property portfolios; people management, empowerment and talent development; financial management and resource optimisation; advanced problem-solving, business transformation and change manage

• ✓A minimum NQF 08 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in or directly relevant to immovable asset management, real estate management, property or lease management or the built environment, 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level in real estate management, property investment, or related property functions
• ✓An NQF 09 qualification or higher and more than 08 years direct senior management experience as specified will be an added advantage
• ✓Leadership & Delivery: a proven and demonstrated track record of orchestrating multidisciplinary professional teams within complex infrastructure delivery and immovable asset management environments
• ✓possesses a deep- seated mastery of the entire asset lifecycle, from strategic inception and acquisition to maintenance, optimisation, and disposal, with a proven ability to translate high-level departmental mandates into tangible business outcomes and long-term strategic objectives
• ✓Other added advantage: relevant professional registration in built sector or property related field, and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience
• ✓130 Licensing: possession of a valid, unencumbered driver's licence
• ✓Vetting & Compliance: the successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance
• ✓Professional Agility: the ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives
• ✓Knowledge: professional understanding of real estate and property management, including acquisition, disposal, leasing, contract management, maintenance, servitudes and property investment
• ✓legislative frameworks including PFMA, Treasury Regulations, OHS Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, MISS, and relevant built-environment norms and standards

• •Strategic Leadership of Real Estate Management Services: translate the departmental vision into a coherent branch strategy, structure and operational plan
• •provide executive leadership to ensure the branch delivers on its mandate for real estate, portfolio, asset lifecycle and property investment management
• •lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies and systems that ensure effective, efficient and compliant management of immovable assets
• •Real Estate Portfolio Management and Asset Performance: oversee the full property lifecycle, including acquisition, disposal, leasing, estates, servitudes and maintenance of immovable assets
• •ensure optimal utilisation, economic efficiency and sustainability of the national property portfolio
• •direct the development and maintenance of the Immovable Asset Register and property information systems
• •lead the creation of a master plan for managing both freehold and leasehold government property portfolios
• •Oversight of Leasing, Contracts and Property Transactions: ensure timely and compliant management of lease contracts, including renewals, terminations, rent reviews and cost optimisation
• •oversee acquisition and disposal processes, ensuring legal compliance, transparency and alignment with national priorities
• •provide executive governance over creditor management, debtor recovery and contract performance within the portfolio