Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/259

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OFFICE SERVICES

Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

  • ProvinceLimpopo
  • LevelLevel 11
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 11 days remaining

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
13–14
Circular Post
32/259
Department
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Province
Limpopo
Closing date
25 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Head Office – Polokwane
Reference information
S.4/3/8/23
Salary information
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)

Requirements

  • Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 06 level in Public Administration/ Management/ Office Management and Technology as recognized by SAQA.
  • 5 years’ experience office services administration environment with a minimum of three (3) years at Junior management level.
  • A Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
  • Knowledge &
  • Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Problem solving and analysis.
  • Decision making.
  • Team leadership.
  • Creativity.
  • Financial management.
  • Customer focus and responsiveness.
  • Communication.
  • Computer skills.
  • People management.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Conflict management.

Duties

  • Manage the provision of office goods and services: Develop policies, strategy and processes relating to the provision of goods.
  • Facilitate budgeting for departmental office goods and services.
  • Develop norms and standards for provision of goods.
  • Conduct needs assessment in respect of required number, type of office and domestic furniture.
  • Provide specifications for goods to be procured.
  • Oversee the receiving of goods from the service provider.
  • Manage the distribution of goods according to the set norm.
  • Determine and facilitate maintenance and repair of broken office and domestic furniture.
  • Recommend and facilitate disposal of redundant or irreparable furniture.
  • Conduct periodic inspection with regard to all furniture taken on stock.
  • Manage the procurement of Uniform and Protective Clothing.
  • Manage and provide accommodation and related needs (flights, shuttles, etc.).
  • Manage telecommunication services: Develop and implement telecommunication policies, strategy, processes and procedures.
  • Facilitate budgeting of telecommunications services aligned to the needs of the department.
  • Manage the switchboard.
  • Manage and facilitate installations of landlines and extensions needed in accordance to the number of offices and personnel available.
  • Liaise with service providers with regard to service maintenance and activation of speed dials and Pin Codes.
  • Provide norms for provision of cell phones.
  • Evaluate application for cell phones and make recommendations.
  • Manage the procurement of cell phones.
  • Monitor compliance to allocated airtime as per norms and standards.
  • Manage the provision of monthly statements of account.
  • Provide the monetary value on the usage of telecommunication.
  • Manage the provision of labour saving devices: Develop and implement labour saving procurement policies, strategy, processes and procedures.
  • Facilitate budgeting for the procurement of departmental labour saving devices.
  • Manage the service level agreement with the service providers on labour saving devices.
  • Monitor the compliance of the agreement by the service provider.
  • Manage the maintenance of the devices as per the agreement.
  • Provide and monitor the monetary value on the usage of labour saving devices as per the service agreement.
  • Manage the payment for labour saving devices.
  • Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, & physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
  • Plan and organise resources for future requirements (human, finance, equipment’s etc.) Prepare the budget in line with strategic plans, operational plan and department objectives.
  • Implement the budget by monitoring, projecting & reporting expenditure.
  • Maximize spending in line with strategic objective.
  • Monitor performance and task completions.
  • Set targets.
  • Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
  • Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
  • Provide staff capacity and development.
  • Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
  • Manage discipline.
  • Provide job description to subordinates.
  • Manage division leave matters.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627,7262.

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
  • Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
  • Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
  • or hand deliver at 570
  • Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
  • or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
  • or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Notes and Z83 guidance

  • Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.
  • Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV.
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system.
  • All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.
  • The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.
  • 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.
  • 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. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons.
  • Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.
  • The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised.
  • The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000.
  • The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.
  • The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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Original Text
POST 32/259 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OFFICE SERVICES REF NO: S.4/3/8/23 Component: Corporate Support
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 06 level in Public Administration/ Management/ Office Management and Technology as
recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience office services administration environment with a minimum of three (3) years at Junior management level. A
Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis,
development and interpretation. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial
management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication.
Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of office goods and services: Develop policies, strategy and processes relating to the provision of goods. Facilitate budgeting for
departmental office goods and services. Develop norms and standards for provision of goods. Conduct needs assessment in respect of required number,
type of office and domestic furniture. Provide specifications for goods to be procured. Oversee the receiving of goods from the service provider. Manage
the distribution of goods according to the set norm. Determine and facilitate maintenance and repair of broken office and domestic furniture. Recommend
and facilitate disposal of redundant or irreparable furniture. Conduct periodic inspection with regard to all furniture taken on stock. Manage the procurement
of Uniform and Protective Clothing. Manage and provide accommodation and related needs (flights, shuttles, etc.). Manage telecommunication services:
Develop and implement telecommunication policies, strategy, processes and procedures. Facilitate budgeting of telecommunications services aligned to the
needs of the department. Manage the switchboard. Manage and facilitate installations of landlines and extensions needed in accordance to the number
of offices and personnel available. Liaise with service providers with regard to service maintenance and activation of speed dials and Pin Codes. Provide
norms for provision of cell phones. Evaluate application for cell phones and make recommendations. Manage the procurement of cell phones. Monitor
compliance to allocated airtime as per norms and standards. Manage the provision of monthly statements of account. Provide the monetary value on the
usage of telecommunication. Manage the provision of labour saving devices:
Develop and implement labour saving procurement policies, strategy, processes and procedures. Facilitate budgeting for the procurement of
departmental labour saving devices. Manage the service level agreement with the service providers on labour saving devices. Monitor the compliance of the
agreement by the service provider. Manage the maintenance of the devices as per the agreement. Provide and monitor the monetary value on the usage of
labour saving devices as per the service agreement. Manage the payment for labour saving devices. Manage and utilise resources (human, financial, &
physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Plan and organise resources for future requirements (human, finance, equipment’s etc.)
Prepare the budget in line with strategic plans, operational plan and department objectives. Implement the budget by monitoring, projecting &
reporting expenditure. Maximize spending in line with strategic objective.
Monitor performance and task completions. Set targets. Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal
of employees. Provide staff capacity and development. Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Manage discipline. Provide job description to subordinates. Manage division leave matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627,7262.

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