Assistant Director: Facilities Management REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/48/2026 (CS) at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director of Facilities Management within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. The department's mission is to enhance collaboration across government spheres, support local governance, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to achieve people-centred, accelerated service delivery. The primary purpose of this role is to provide effective office services and facilities management to the Department. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing office services. * Managing departmental accommodation and facilitating major works on behalf of the Department. * Managing minor maintenance services within the Department. * Providing advice, guidance, and input to policy, procedures, and processes. * Managing resources under your control. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NQF 6 in Public Administration/Business Administration/Office Administration as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years supervisory experience in an office service environment. * A valid driver’s license (Code B). * **Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:** * Knowledge of general administration. * Housing accommodation policy. * Major and minor works. * Financial regulations. * Treasury regulations. * PFMA. * Public Service Act and Regulations. * Departmental Delegations. * National Archives Act. * Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Good planning. * Team development. * Leadership skills. * Decision Making. * Problem solving. * Organising ability. * Basic financial management. * Employee development. * Project management. * Good communication skills (written and verbal) with other government organisations, private sector, NGOs, and departmental staff. * Computer literacy. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual who holds an NQF 6 qualification in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Office Administration, recognized by SAQA. They should possess 3 years of supervisory experience in an office service environment and have a valid Code B driver’s license. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate essential knowledge in various administrative, financial, and regulatory frameworks pertinent to public service and facilities management, coupled with strong planning, leadership, decision-making, communication, and computer literacy skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-facilities-management-ref-no-22-1-3-6-3-48-2026-cs-kwazulu-natal-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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