deputy director: property management, Ref No. PS03/2026/07

Apply for deputy director: property management at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-05-12.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: physical resource planning and property management

Province: free state

Reference: PS03/2026/07

Closing Date: 2026-05-12

Salary: R932,292 - R1,098,195

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Bloemfontein: Head Office


Minimum Qualification

Relevant B Degree (NQF Level 7)

Experience Required

5 years post-qualification in Property Management and Immovable Assets

Required Competencies & Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of immovable asset management and land affairs legislation
  • Proficiency in lease agreement administration and municipal billing systems
  • Strong conceptual and formulation skills for utility usage guidelines
  • Ability to coordinate complex interactions between Districts, Schools, and Public Works
  • Knowledge of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS)
  • Strategic resource management and administrative leadership.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in property or asset management
  • Proven experience in managing immovable asset registers and land affairs
  • Experience in lease management and municipal account validation within a public sector context.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Oversee land affairs and maintain the immovable asset register in alignment with NEIMS and Provincial Asset Register requirements
  • Manage the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings for educational facilities in coordination with Public Works
  • Execute deeds searches to validate land ownership prior to infrastructure planning
  • Implement preventative measures against illegal occupation and ensure the maintenance of vacant educational sites
  • Coordinate accommodation requirements and manage Section 14 lease contracts, including payment processing and landlord maintenance oversight
  • Direct the validation and payment of municipal accounts and investigate excessive utility consumption
  • Develop and implement provincial guidelines and monitoring systems for utility usage in schools
  • Manage the sub-directorate's human resources, operational planning, and quality control processes.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R932292 - R1098195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive annual salary package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual's needs. The department will determine the salary notch based on years' experience post professional registration.

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Moeti Tel No: (051) 404 9292

Reference No:

PS03/2026/07

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: PS03/2026/07
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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