DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (PARLIAMENT & PRESIDENCY, MINISTERS & DEPUTY MINISTERS)

Job Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director for Portfolio Management (Parliament & Presidency, Ministers & Deputy Ministers) at the Cape Town Regional Office. The role involves managing official accommodation, client requests, building programmes, capital works, maintenance projects, and presidential events. Candidates require a 3-year tertiary qualification in Public Management, Property Management, Real Estate, or Built Environment, alongside appropriate Assistant Director-level experience in asset or property management, a valid driver's license, and relevant legislative knowledge.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Management, Property Management, Real Estate/ Built Environment or related field.
• Appropriate years of experience in Asset (immovable) Management/ Property Management or Facilities Management at an Assistant Director level.
• A valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of Asset (immovable) Management, Property Management, Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) 2007, and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1999.
• Knowledge of market research, property economics, treasury regulations, government budget procedures/timeframes (MTEF), financial management, project management, and construction regulations.
• Knowledge of Works Control System (WCS), Basic Accounting System (BAS), procurement directives, and tender procedures.
• Skills in effective communication, advanced report writing, computer literacy, planning and organizing, diplomacy, interpersonal relations, policy analysis, problem solving, presentation, budgeting, and facilitation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage allocation of official accommodation for the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Presiding Officers, in line with prescripts.
• Manage client requests and complaints, verify requests, ensure accurate documentation, and keep up to date with Prestige developments.
• Issue acknowledgement letters to clients, informing them of the assigned Project Manager.
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of residential accommodation and household furniture for Prestige clients.
• Arrange and attend client consultations to determine needs and requirements, providing guidance in line with applicable policies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on project progress and address concerns.
• Analyse capital, planned, and unplanned maintenance building programmes to identify priorities and risks.
• Review and analyse monthly expenditure reports to monitor financial compliance and expenditure levels.
• Interact with Project Managers to ensure timely progress on projects and resolve operational delays.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support smooth project execution.
• Liaise with Interiors, Director, Deputy Director, Technical Maintenance, and Inspectors to schedule client appointments.
• Coordinate meetings with executing units and service providers within DPWI to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
• Arrange bilateral meetings with Prestige clients and assist with planning and coordinating state functions, state visits, and state funerals.

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