Director: Real Estate Management Services

REQUIREMENTS

• A Minimum of NQF 7 degree in Real Estate/Property Studies, Immovable Asset Management or Built Environment e.g., Urban/Town Planning, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years' experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in Real Estate Management. An NQF 8 qualification or higher in the above fields will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Government Budget systems and procedures, Government Financial Systems, Financial administration; Procurement directives and procedures; Programme and project planning; Real Estate Management; State Land Disposal Act; Market research; Property economics; Reporting procedures.
• Skills: Planning and organizing; Problem solving; Interpersonal and diplomacy; Ability to conduct research and gathering of information; Ability to work on specific timeframes; Report writing; Management skills; Numeric skills; Decision making; Project management skills; Effective communication.
• Personal Attributes: Creative; Dedicated; Approachable; Hard-working; Trustworthy; Ability to communicate at all levels. Analytical thinking. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.

DUTIES

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of real estate management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies-: Undertake research on the latest developments in professional guidelines, legislations and standards. Identify real estate management trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing immovable asset management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Manage the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts. Ensure the development and implementation of support tools. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation. Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Manage and ensure administration of leased property-: Manage the maintenance process and function ability of leased properties. Ensure effective administration and performance of buildings for client satisfaction. Manage property portfolios. Ensure that buildings are user-friendly and accessible. Establish and maintain sound client relationships.
• Manage acquisition and the disposal of states` fixed assets-: Establish availability of funds for client departments. Ensure optimal procurement practices for all properties Make findings regarding offices and procured accommodation. Manage and facilitate the process of identifying superfluous properties to be disposed. Manage the prioritisation of assets to be disposed. Develop and implement strategies to guide the disposal of state immovable properties. Establish the ownership of properties to be disposed. Ensure that all property disposals do not infringe with the National Land Reform Programme. Manage the transfer of ownership of immovable assets disposed. Ensure compliance to departmental policies on disposal. Manage state properties Including vacant land-: Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of State property. Ensure proper maintenance of State property. Direct preparation of financial reports on status of property e.g. occupancy rates. Monitor maintenance of vacant and unimproved state property. Ensure security for vacant properties. Supervise property maintenance operations. Ensure the implementation of reconditioning of unimproved properties. Manage the periodic inventory of building contents and property condition. Ensure completeness of contractual documentation for contractors.
• Monitor and ensure property compliance with local regulations and laws. Management of private tenants-: Manage private tenants occupying State-owned property. Supervise preparation processes of rental agreements. Ensure timeous collection of rates. Manage grievances related to rentals. Management of the Directorate-: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures on financial accounting directorate.