Chief Director: Property Management x1
Job details
- Position: Chief Director: Property Management
- Reference No: PWI 26/02
- Department: Public Works & Infrastructure (Free State)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Level: Senior Management Service (SMS – Level 14)
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of all provincial immovable property assets, including acquisition, leasing, maintenance, and disposal of government properties.
In simple terms:
You manage government buildings, land, and property systems across the province.
Salary & Benefits
- R1,494,900 per year (all-inclusive package)
Includes:
- Basic salary (70%)
- Government pension (GEPF)
- Flexible benefits:
- 13th cheque
- Car allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid
This is a top executive government salary
Key Responsibilities
Property Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement property management strategies
- Align property plans with government goals
Property & Land Management
- Oversee:
- Acquisition of land/property
- Disposal of assets
- Registration processes
Asset & Information Systems
- Maintain property databases and systems
- Manage:
- Asset registers
- Debtors registers
Leasing & Contracts
- Manage leases and rental agreements
- Oversee property-related contracts
Facilities Oversight
- Coordinate:
- Maintenance services
- Cleaning and gardening services
Financial & Revenue Management
- Identify revenue opportunities from government properties
- Manage budgets and control expenditure
Resource Management
- Lead teams and manage staff
- Oversee financial and operational resources
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Property Management
- Built Environment
- Business/Public Management
Experience
- 5–7 years experience in property/asset management
- At least 5 years at senior management level
Required Knowledge
- Property and built environment frameworks
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act
- Public Finance Management Act
- Treasury Regulations
- Supply Chain Management processes
- Asset acquisition and disposal procedures
Key Competencies
Strategic Leadership
- Long-term planning and execution
- Strong decision-making ability
Financial & Asset Management
- Budget control
- Property portfolio management
Stakeholder Management
- Work with municipalities and government entities
- Strong negotiation and communication
Innovation & Digital Skills
- Use of systems and data
- Drive digital transformation
People Management
- Lead teams effectively
- Build strong working relationships
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence
- Must complete:
- Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme
- Subject to:
- Competency assessments
- Technical tests
- Ethics (integrity) assessment
- Security vetting
- Must sign:
- Performance agreement
- Financial disclosure