Deputy Director: Property Sector Analysis REF NO: 2026/360

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**Overview** This role is for a Deputy Director: Property Sector Analysis (REF NO: 2026/360) within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1 101 468, structured in accordance with Middle Management service rules. The Deputy Director will be responsible for leading the analysis, development, and review of property policies and legislation, contributing to the transformation of the property sector in South Africa. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * 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 for the property industry. * Undertaking research on relevant Property sector related topics approved by the Department. * Consulting with all relevant stakeholders. * Developing policy position papers to inform the Public Works function. * Researching and liaising with state and non-state parties through various fora to glean and collate relevant information for policy and legislation making. * Ensuring the 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 within 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 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 the Public Works function. * 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 its 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)** * **Education:** 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. * Drivers’ license. * Prepared to travel. * Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for candidates who possess a minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06 or National Diploma) in Policy Studies, Law, Real Estate, Commercial, or Management Sciences. Applicants should have relevant experience at a Junior Management level/Assistant Director equivalent in real estate, property law, policy, and legislative development. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge in policy formulation and analysis, strategic planning, project management, and various legislative and regulatory frameworks pertaining to the public property sector in South Africa. Essential skills include budgeting, stakeholder management, advanced communication (verbal and written), report writing, research methodologies, negotiation, problem-solving, and computer literacy. The ideal candidate will also exhibit personal attributes such as analytical thinking, innovation, creativity, self-reliance, high energy, self-motivation, the ability to work independently, possession of a driver’s license, and willingness to travel and adapt their work schedule as professional requirements dictate. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-property-sector-analysis-ref-no-2026-360-department-of-public-works-dpw Source: myjobmag

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