DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC MAINTENANCE HUBS is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Johannesburg) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes 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 after assumption of duty.
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource at 076 521 4118.
Salary
R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes 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 after assumption of duty.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Built Environment (Engineering/ Construction Project Management / Architecture/ Quantity Surveying / Town and Regional Planning) as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior managerial level in the built environment.
- Must be registered with the relevant Council as a Professional.
- A valid driver’s license.
- A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- Competencies: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act of 1997.
- Intergovernmental Framework Act of 2005.
- National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations.
- Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
- Council for Built Environment Act of 2000.
- PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Skills: Interpersonal Relations.
- Conflict management.
- Communication.
- Networking.
- Negotiation.
- Computer literacy.
- Presentation.
- Analytical.
- Report writing.
- Facilitation.
- Attributes: Proactive and resourceful, Cost conscious, Quality oriented, Responsive, People oriented, Innovative, Credible, Problem-solving ability, Strategic, Decisive, Credible and Motivating.
Duties
- Manage the roll out of the maintenance management system and full capacitation of the Academic Maintenance Hubs.
- Monitor the updating the maintenance management system in terms of approved plans.
- Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 electrical equipment and plant services.
- Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 mechanical and plant services.
- Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 building maintenance services.
- Manage the operation of boilers.
- Manage the provision of electrical, technical and building inspectorate services.
- Monitor implementation of technical repairs.
- Oversee the provision of suppliers and spares.
- Manage the customisation of specifications.
- Manage the monitoring of performance of suppliers and contractors.
- Intervene if performance of suppliers and contractors are below standard.
- Recommend payments of suppliers and contractor on completed work.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the work in progress.
- Provide inputs to specifications for new repairs.
- Oversee effective implementation of new installations.
- Validate that users are trained on the use of new equipment.
- Validate that maintenance management system has been updated.
- Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHS] in the District and Facility Maintenance Hubs.
- Oversee planning for the required resources to comply with OHS requirements.
- Manage implementation of OHS activities and prepare regular progress reports in line with the legislative requirements.
- Manage compliance of technical personnel in terms of all aspects pertaining to a safe environment.
- Participate in the OHS committees and provide technical guidance to OHS committee members.
- Mange compliance with SANS i.e.
- SANS 0142 Electrical compliance;
- HVAC;
- Building regulations.
- Manage compliance with Health care core standards.
- Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the unit with the priorities of DID.
- Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan.
- Manage the implementation of risk and mitigation plans.
- Develop Academic Maintenance Hub strategies and plans.
- Prepare and present management reports for Academic Maintenance Hub performance.
- Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
- Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
- Manage subordinates and maintain discipline.
- Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions.
- Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates.
- Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations.
- Limit under spending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations.
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090
Notes
In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that
may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes 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 after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Built Environment (Engineering/ Construction Project Management / Architecture/ Quantity
Surveying / Town and Regional Planning) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior managerial level in the built
environment. Must be registered with the relevant Council as a Professional. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate submitted prior to
appointment. Competencies: Knowledge of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations
Act of 1997. Intergovernmental Framework Act of 2005. National Building
Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Construction Industry Development
Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Council for Built Environment Act of 2000.
PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Skills: Interpersonal Relations. Conflict management. Communication. Networking. Negotiation. Computer literacy.
Presentation. Analytical. Report writing. Facilitation. Attributes: Proactive and resourceful, Cost conscious, Quality oriented, Responsive, People oriented,
Innovative, Credible, Problem-solving ability, Strategic, Decisive, Credible and
Motivating.
DUTIES : Manage the roll out of the maintenance management system and full capacitation of the Academic Maintenance Hubs. Monitor the updating the
maintenance management system in terms of approved plans. Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 electrical equipment and plant services. Manage
the provision of Category 1 and 2 mechanical and plant services. Manage the provision of Category 1 and 2 building maintenance services. Manage the
operation of boilers. Manage the provision of electrical, technical and building inspectorate services. Monitor implementation of technical repairs. Oversee
the provision of suppliers and spares. Manage the customisation of specifications. Manage the monitoring of performance of suppliers and
contractors. Intervene if performance of suppliers and contractors are below standard. Recommend payments of suppliers and contractor on completed
work. Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the work in progress. Provide inputs to specifications for new repairs. Oversee effective implementation of
new installations. Validate that users are trained on the use of new equipment.
Validate that maintenance management system has been updated. Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHS] in the District and
Facility Maintenance Hubs. Oversee planning for the required resources to comply with OHS requirements. Manage implementation of OHS activities and
prepare regular progress reports in line with the legislative requirements.
Manage compliance of technical personnel in terms of all aspects pertaining to a safe environment. Participate in the OHS committees and provide technical
guidance to OHS committee members. Mange compliance with SANS i.e.
SANS 0142 Electrical compliance; HVAC; Building regulations. Manage compliance with Health care core standards. Align the strategic priorities and
the work plans of the unit with the priorities of DID. Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan. Manage the implementation of risk and mitigation
plans. Develop Academic Maintenance Hub strategies and plans. Prepare and present management reports for Academic Maintenance Hub performance.
Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports,
Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job
Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions.
Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates.
Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the
unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 942 4090
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.