Assistant Director: Facilities Management and Record Management

About the role

Goldfields TVET is recruiting a permanent Assistant Director for its Central Office, covering Facilities Management and Record Management. The position is at Level 09 with a salary of R 487 197 per annum plus benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of buildings and premises: compile a maintenance plan for machinery, tools and equipment, provide office accommodation and parking, optimise space use, run awareness workshops on facilities policies and procedures, identify risks and ensure cleaning services and proper signage.
• Ensure compliance with SHERQ and OHS: develop and implement SHERQ and OHS policies, run awareness programmes, develop the emergency evacuation plan, carry out safety audits, establish and train safety representatives and first aiders, and investigate complaints.
• Oversee fleet management: vehicle policies, cleanliness and maintenance, control of official use, warranties, insurance, licensing, driver licences, logbooks, accident procedures and parking.
• Maintain physical security: key control, personnel, document and surveillance security, access control upgrades, preliminary theft investigations, security training and contractor SLAs.
• Manage record keeping and the human, financial and other resources of the unit.

Required profile

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or NCV (level 4) plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Building Management, Safety Management, Construction Management or Property Management.
• 3-5 years of experience in property or facilities management in a SHERQ and OHS environment, of which three years at supervisory level.
• Valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, the Immovable Asset Management System, telephone, fire control and facilities management systems.
• Financial management, report writing, problem solving, project management and leadership skills.
• Computer literacy, sound analytical and verbal/written communication skills.

Candidates apply online quoting the reference number GTC2026/10; applications after 20 November 2026 are not considered. Shortlisted candidates undergo vetting and two pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.