Deputy Director: Portfolio Management (Parliament & Presidency, Ministers & Deputy Ministers)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (PARLIAMENT & PRESIDENCY, MINISTERS & DEPUTY MINISTERS) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Cape Town Regional Office, Western Cape. The closing date is 02 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• 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: Asset
• (immovable) Management, Property Management, Government Immovable Asset Management Act,
• 2007.
• Public Finance Management Act,
• 1999.
• Market research, Property economics, Treasury regulations, Government budget procedures / timeframes; (MTEF), Financial management and administration, Project management, Construction regulations, built environment, Works Control System (WCS), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Financial administration processes and systems, Procurement directives and procedures, Tender procedures.
• Skills: Effective communication skills, Advanced report writing skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing, Diplomacy skills, Interpersonal skills, Policy analysis and development, Problem solving, Presentation skills, Budgeting and Facilitation skills Ability to work under pressure; Ability to communicate at all levels; Willing to adapt to work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage allocation of official accommodation for the President, Deputy President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Presiding Officers, in line with prescripts.
• Management of Client Requests and Complaints: Verify client requests and ensure accurate documentation.
• Keep up to date with new developments related to Prestige (Guide for Members of the Executive and related regulations).
• Issue acknowledgement letters to clients, informing them of the assigned Project Manager (e.g., Interior, Technical).
• Ensure proper management and maintenance of residential accommodation and household furniture for Prestige clients.
• Arrange and attend client consultations to determine their needs and requirements, providing guidance in line with applicable policies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on project progress and address any concerns.
• Management of Building Programmes for Capital Works and Planned Maintenance Projects: 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.
• Operational Management of the

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Asset
• (immovable) Management, Property Management, Government Immovable Asset Management Act,
• 2007.
• Public Finance Management Act,
• 1999.
• Market research, Property economics, Treasury regulations, Government budget procedures / timeframes; (MTEF), Financial management and administration, Project management, Construction regulations, built environment, Works Control System (WCS), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Financial administration processes and systems, Procurement directives and procedures, Tender procedures.
• Skills: Effective communication skills, Advanced report writing skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing, Diplomacy skills, Interpersonal skills, Policy analysis and development, Problem solving, Presentation skills, Budgeting and Facilitation skills Ability to work under pressure; Ability to communicate at all levels; Willing to adapt to work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.

Application Instructions

Email applications for this position must be email to: RecruitCPT26- 61@dpw.gov.za

For attention: Ms C Rossouw Head Office (Pretoria)

Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr. T Tshotyana Tel No: (021) 402 2286

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 132–133
• Open the DPSA circular PDF