DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Higher Education And Training

Assistant Director: Estate And Facilities Management

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum (Level 09)

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Estate And Facilities Management. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.

Ekurhuleni East TVET CollegeApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/39, page 40

Reference number
EEC-EFMP-08-01/2026 Permanent
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng Department Of Health
Closing date
20 November 2026
Job level
09
Centre
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Directorate
Technical And Vocational Education and Training

What you will need

  • A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate.
  • An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Building Management/Quantity Surveying, Civil.
  • Property Management/Facilities Management or equivalent qualification.
  • A post graduate qualification.
  • Registration with the South African Council for the project and construction management professions (SACPCMP) Valid driver’s licence.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal relations, problem solving, policy development and analysis, research, analytical, report writing, teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Planning, organising, supervisory, self-disciplined, client orientation and good customer skills.
  • Network with all levels of management and external clients, work under pressure and take initiative.
  • Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, FECT Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Government immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) Good Financial and Budgeting Skills, Project Management and Leadership skills, Fire Control System and Facilities Management System.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing construction projects. At least two years’ supervisory experience.

Professional registration

Registration with the South African Council for the project and construction management professions (SACPCMP) Valid driver’s licence.

Driver's licence

Registration with the South African Council for the project and construction management professions (SACPCMP) Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Good written and verbal communication skills, Computer literacy, Good interpersonal relations, problem solving, policy development and analysis, research, analytical, report writing, teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Planning, organising, supervisory, self-disciplined, client orientation and good customer skills.
  • Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, FECT Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Government immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) Good Financial and Budgeting Skills, Project Management and Leadership skills, Fire Control System and Facilities Management System.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, review, implement and maintain facilities management system.
  • Supervise different tasks in completing construction or repairs and maintenance project.
  • Facilitate and ensure awareness workshops of policies and procedure manuals relating to facilities management.
  • Make the arrangements for the projects documentation on the recommendation and specification of the department and ensure that specifications are set or meet higher standards.
  • Update information the project management tools.
  • Make arrangements on the project completion based on the specifications of the project owner.
  • Plan, commence execute, supervise and roundup assigned projects.
  • Ensure quality control of workmanship and material by means of inspections and corrective actions.
  • Ensure that service contracts are in place. 41 Ensure that the services provided are value for money.
  • Report on all issues relating to Estate and Facilities.
  • Ensure supervision, performance management, training and development of staff.
  • Ensure the payment of all technical office support services accounts.
  • Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

must be submitted to [email protected] OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560

Please note

  • Applications must be submitted on z83 form obtainable from any public service department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (with three contactable references).
  • A Fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
  • A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
  • The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action.
  • The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
  • Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

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