Director: Facilities Management

About the role

The General and Public Works Department (GPW) in Pretoria is recruiting a Director of Facilities Management (reference GPW 26/05). The position manages property management services, office services, waste disposal, cleaning, parking and fleet management, and oversees the Directorate's strategy, processes and budget. The advertised salary is R 1 317 384 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive).

Key responsibilities

• Manage the provisioning of property maintenance services and develop and implement a Facilities Management Maintenance Plan or Improvement Programme for the GPW.
• Oversee the contract management portfolio and review stakeholder Service Level Agreements to improve relationships with service providers.
• Manage office allocation, maintenance, refurbishment and renovation, and coordinate lease agreements between the GPW and landlords.
• Plan accommodation utilisation, monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, and interpret the property portfolio.
• Manage waste disposal, cleaning, parking and fleet management, including transport guidelines, periodic facility inspections, preventative maintenance advice and vehicle maintenance.
• Develop, maintain and implement the departmental Facilities Management strategy, processes and procedures, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Develop the Directorate's operational plan, allocate resources, formulate policy amendments, conduct financial planning within the allocated budget and monitor, evaluate and report on Directorate performance.

Required profile

• Grade 12 plus a degree (NQF 7 equivalent as recognised by SAQA) in Building Environment, Property Management, Facilities Management or a related field; Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years' experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in a Facilities Management environment.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and extensive knowledge of M&E, risk, planning, compliance and management methodologies.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management, willingness to travel and to work extended hours; a valid driver's licence.

Applications must be submitted by hand at the GPW address in Pretoria or online via the link under the vacancy, attaching only a CV and the completed Z83 form (email size limited to 2MB). The closing date is 9 November 2026 at 16:00 for walk-ins and 23:59 for online applications.