Chief Director: Immovable Asset Management

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Overview This describes the role of Chief Director: Immovable Asset Management within the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development, based at their Head Office in Johannesburg. The position offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,554,696, which includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion (30%) structured according to applicable rules, including the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months of assuming duty. What you will do The Chief Director will be responsible for a wide range of duties related to the management of immovable assets for the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development. This includes: * Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Immovable Asset Strategy and Register, along with associated asset management systems. * Managing the preparation and annual review of the Custodian Asset Management Plan, ensuring its alignment with User Asset Management Plans and provincial planning/budget priorities. * Guiding user departments on GIAMA planning requirements and consolidating long-term asset needs into the provincial portfolio strategy. * Overseeing GIS services and spatial data provision, integration, and maintenance for planning and decision-making. * Supervising asset-register verification standards, reconciliation, audit evidence, and resolving property record discrepancies using field information. * Monitoring GIAMA implementation, custodial policies, and asset-management procedures to ensure compliance across the provincial immovable asset portfolio. * Developing lifecycle portfolio strategies and prioritized investment proposals aligned with financial frameworks and service-delivery. * Overseeing vesting and confirmation of custodianship, resolving ownership issues, and maintaining records. * Managing property valuations and market analysis for acquisition, disposal, and development decisions. * Setting portfolio performance measures, reporting on asset utilisation, value, lifecycle costs, and service-delivery outcomes, and recommending corrective actions. * Overseeing asset recognition, derecognition, valuation, and disclosure information in consultation with the CFO. * Reconciling the immovable asset register with Deeds and Surveyor-General records, financial information, and resolving audit findings. * Utilising condition-assessment information for prioritising lifecycle investment, renewal, and disposal in the custodial plan. * Overseeing electronic asset-register development, data quality, and controlled data exchange with relevant systems. * Managing the implementation of approved acquisition and disposal plans in line with needs, legislative requirements, policies, and delegations. * Overseeing the identification, assessment, and evaluation of properties for acquisition, disposal, or alternative utilisation, including ad hoc requests and feasibility studies. * Managing the donation, transfer, and land exchange of immovable assets. * Mitigating risks associated with obsolete immovable assets through ongoing assessment. * Undertaking investment analysis and feasibility assessments for property development and infrastructure initiatives. * Identifying and assessing property development opportunities to optimise asset utilisation and value. * Overseeing partnership and stakeholder engagements for property development, including intergovernmental and private sector collaborations. * Managing the implementation and monitoring of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and other alternative service delivery mechanisms. * Overseeing the development of policies, strategies, and plans for the Immovable Assets Management unit, ensuring alignment with Departmental priorities. * Managing the preparation of the annual operation plan and identifying/implementing risk mitigation plans. * Overseeing the preparation and presentation of management reports for the unit, and contributing to departmental reports (e.g., quarterly, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, APP). * Managing subordinates, including signing performance agreements, maintaining discipline, mentoring, coaching, professional development, talent retention, and training. * Developing and updating service delivery and work plans for subordinates. * Managing funds within the unit in compliance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and controlling spending. Requirements (from the original advert) * An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Real Estate/Property Management/ Property Development/Immovable Asset Management as recognized by SAQA. * A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in the real estate environment. * A valid driver’s license. * A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. * **Competencies:** * Knowledge of PFMA/ Treasury Regulations. * GIAMA planning, lifecycle investment analysis, property valuation, vesting and asset information governance. * Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. * Public Service Act of 1994 and Public Service Regulations, 2016, as amended. * Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. * Labour Relations Act of 1995/ Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. * Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997. * Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013. * Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System. * Gauteng Land Administration Act, 1996, as amended. * Project Management. * People Management. * Financial Management. * Conflict Management. * **Skills:** * Communication. * Report writing. * Analytical. * Negotiation. * Facilitation. * Presentation. * **Attributes:** * Self-Driven. * Responsible. * Team player. * Resilient. * Innovative. * Adaptable. Who should apply Candidates possessing an NQF level 7 undergraduate qualification in Real Estate, Property Management, Property Development, or Immovable Asset Management, as recognized by SAQA, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of senior managerial experience within the real estate sector and hold a valid driver's license. Essential for appointment is a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of public finance regulations, government immovable asset management legislation (GIAMA), supply chain policies, and various public service and labour acts. Furthermore, proficiency in project, people, financial, and conflict management is required. Desired skills include effective communication, report writing, analytical thinking, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation abilities. Successful candidates will exhibit attributes such as being self-driven, responsible, a team player, resilient, innovative, and adaptable. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-infrastructure-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056825 Source: govpage

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