Deputy Director: Property Sector Analysis

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**Overview** The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is seeking a Deputy Director for Property Sector Analysis (Reference No: 2026/360). This is a management-level position based at the Head Office in Pretoria, offering an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,101,468, structured in accordance with Middle Management service rules. The role is focused on leading the analysis, development, and review of property policies and legislation within the department. **What you will do** The Deputy Director will be responsible for: * Ensuring effective and efficient analysis of relevant sources for the development of property policies and legislation. * Considering and reporting on policy gaps between existing white papers and Government’s current policy priorities and developmental objectives related to the Property industry. * Undertaking research on relevant Property sector related topics approved by the Department. * Consulting with all relevant stakeholders. * Developing policy position papers that form an integral part of the Public Works function. * Researching and liaising with state and non-state parties through various fora to glean and collate relevant information for the policy and legislation making process. * Ensuring provision of property policy and legislation support to DPWI and PMTE line functions as applicable. * Managing the development and review of policy and legislative frameworks in the Sub-Directorate: Property Sector Regulation. * Leading the development and execution of comprehensive property industry analysis. * Ensuring that all policies, guidelines, and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objectives. * Monitoring policy implementation and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and directives. * Facilitating policy integration with the PMTE and Provincial Departments responsible for Public Works functions. * Supporting the promotion of the transformation agenda of the property sector by collaborating with the Property Sector Charter Council. * Managing the Sub-Directorate, including developing and managing the operational plan, reporting on progress, providing administrative reports, and managing the allocated budget. * Providing support for the overall success of the Policy, Research & Regulation Branch of the Department. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Policy Studies / Law / Real Estate / Commercial / Management Sciences. * **Experience:** Relevant years of work experience in real estate, property law, policy and legislative development at a Junior Management level/ Assistant Director equivalent level. * **Knowledge:** Research, Policy formulation and analysis. Strategic planning, programme and project management. Legislation managed and administered by DPWI; National Policy Development Framework; Socio Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS); Policy & Legislative Formulation and Development Processes: Public Property Sector Regulatory Framework; Public procurement Regulatory Framework; Project Management and Law of Property; PFMA, PSA; Structure and functioning of the Department and linkages with government clusters; Broad understanding of the property sector in South Africa. * **Skills:** Budgeting and Financial Management. Stakeholder liaison and management; Advanced communication (verbal and written); advanced report writing; research methodologies; language proficiency; negotiation, mediation and conflict management; problem solving skills; decision making skills; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; public speaking and presentation; computer literate. * **Personal Attributes:** Analytical thinking; innovative; creative; resourceful; self-reliant; energetic; hard-working; self-motivated; ability to work independently. * **Other:** Drivers’ license; prepared to travel; willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) or National Diploma in fields such as Policy Studies, Law, Real Estate, Commercial, or Management Sciences. They must have relevant junior management level or Assistant Director equivalent experience in real estate, property law, and policy/legislative development. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of policy formulation, strategic planning, project management, and a broad understanding of the South African property sector and relevant legislation. Key skills required include financial management, advanced communication, stakeholder management, research, and problem-solving. Desirable personal attributes include analytical thinking, innovation, self-reliance, self-motivation, the ability to work independently, a driver's license, and willingness to travel and adapt their work schedule. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-360 Source: govpage

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