Deputy Director: Facilities Management

About

A 12-month contract role managing electrical, mechanical and building facilities, procurement, maintenance and resources at the Mthatha Regional Office. Requires an NQF 6 built-environment qualification, junior-management/Assistant Director-equivalent facilities or properties experience, and a valid driver’s licence. Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service) Terms of service: 12 Months Contract Reference: 2026/387 Duty station: Mthatha Regional Office

How to apply

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be emailed to RecruitMTH26-23@dpw.gov.za. Indicate reference number 2026/387.

Responsibilities

• The effective facilities management of Electrical, Mechanical and Building.
• The implementation of procurement policies co-ordinate the preparation, analysis, negotiation and review of contracts related to purchase equipment and services.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational health and safety Act.
• Manage unplanned maintenance.
• Ensure the availability of sound functional, safe and habitable structures and services.
• Prepare and control the budget of unplanned maintenance.
• Provide and co-ordinate a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure quality control of workmanship and material by means of inspections and corrective actions.
• Ensure that service contracts are in place.
• The effective supervision of resources oversee the development and training of staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in the Built Environment.
• A minimum relevant years’ experience in Properties Management or Facilities Management at a Junior Management level / Assistant Director Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance of buildings, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Building regulations and Environment Conservation Act.
• Good financial and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of Government Procurement System.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Computer literacy.
• Sound analytical with Good communication skills verbal and written.