Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/101
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FACILITIES & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- LevelLevel 09
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–16
- Circular Post
- 27/101
- Department
- Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Aliwal North
- Reference information
- DPWI 16/07/2026
- Salary information
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Facilities Management / Property Management/Horticulture &
- Landscaping / Real Estate / Building / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying with 3 years’ experience in supervisory level or SL7/8 in Facilities Management.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs Public Service.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of GIAMA.
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related buildings regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of Facilities Management Policies, Procedures and Best Practices.
- Knowledge of Asset and Maintenance Management.
- Departmental service delivery principles.
- Departmental Strategic Planning.
- Departmental Annual Performance Plan.
- Policies and Procedures.
- Government Programmes.
- Provincial Growth and Development Plan for the Eastern Cape.
- Stakeholder and customer relationship management principles.
- Planning, coordination.
- Problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Facilities inspection and compliance monitoring.
- Report writing and data analysis.
- Stakeholder engagement and client relations.
- Communication.
- Client relationship management.
- Report writing and presentation.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Facilities Management Systems).
- Project Coordination.
Duties
- Coordinate provision of cleaning services: Coordinate the provision of cleaning services across district facilities.
- Facilitate development of specifications and procurement processes for cleaning services.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with service standards.
- Oversee contract administration, including verification of service delivery and certification of payments.
- Monitor cleanliness of government facilities to ensure adherence to departmental cleaning standards policies.
- Coordinate provision of gardening and beautification services: Coordinate provision of gardening and landscaping services for state facilities.
- Facilitate procurement and appointment of service providers in line with SCM processes.
- Monitor performance and quality of services delivered.
- Oversee contract implementation and compliance with environmental standards.
- Ensure alignment of services with departmental maintenance and beautification standards.
- Coordinate implementation of condition assessments: Coordinate implementation of condition assessments for state owned facilities.
- Analyse condition assessment reports to inform maintenance planning and prioritization.
- Facilitate development of maintenance plans and cost estimates based on condition assessment data.
- Provide reports to inform infrastructure and asset management decisions – making.
- Ensure proper recordkeeping of condition assessments and maintenance reports.
- Manage utilization inspection on state-owned buildings: Plan and conduct utilization inspections to assess use of allocated space.
- Monitor space utilisation and identify underutilized or non-compliant usage of facilities.
- Analyse inspection findings and compile reports to inform management decisions.
- Ensure compliance with GIAMA and space management standards.
- Monitor maintenance of utilisation and inspection records.
- Coordinate implementation of health and safety audits on state owned facilities: Coordinate implementation of occupational health and safety
Enquiries
contact Mr. M. Mavotsho at 083 753 9381/Mr. M. Tshwaku at 083 753 9381 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address
- should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Preference will be given to Youth, African Males.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/101 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FACILITIES & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT REF NO: DPWI 16/07/2026
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Aliwal North
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Facilities Management / Property Management/Horticulture &
Landscaping / Real Estate / Building / Construction Management / Quantity
Surveying with 3 years’ experience in supervisory level or SL7/8 in Facilities
Management. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs Public
Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of GIAMA. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. In-depth knowledge and understanding of
Occupational Health and Safety Act and related buildings regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of Facilities Management Policies, Procedures and Best Practices. Knowledge of Asset and Maintenance Management.
Departmental service delivery principles. Departmental Strategic Planning.
Departmental Annual Performance Plan. Policies and Procedures.
Government Programmes. Provincial Growth and Development Plan for the
Eastern Cape. Stakeholder and customer relationship management principles.
Planning, coordination. Problem-solving and analytical ability. Facilities inspection and compliance monitoring. Report writing and data analysis.
Stakeholder engagement and client relations. Communication. Client
relationship management. Report writing and presentation. Computer literacy
(MS Office, Facilities Management Systems). Project Coordination.
DUTIES : Coordinate provision of cleaning services: Coordinate the provision of cleaning services across district facilities. Facilitate development of specifications and
procurement processes for cleaning services. Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with service standards. Oversee contract
administration, including verification of service delivery and certification of payments. Monitor cleanliness of government facilities to ensure adherence to
departmental cleaning standards policies. Coordinate provision of gardening and beautification services: Coordinate provision of gardening and landscaping
services for state facilities. Facilitate procurement and appointment of service providers in line with SCM processes. Monitor performance and quality of
services delivered. Oversee contract implementation and compliance with environmental standards. Ensure alignment of services with departmental
maintenance and beautification standards. Coordinate implementation of condition assessments: Coordinate implementation of condition assessments
for state owned facilities. Analyse condition assessment reports to inform maintenance planning and prioritization. Facilitate development of
maintenance plans and cost estimates based on condition assessment data.
Provide reports to inform infrastructure and asset management decisions – making. Ensure proper recordkeeping of condition assessments and
maintenance reports. Manage utilization inspection on state-owned buildings:
Plan and conduct utilization inspections to assess use of allocated space.
Monitor space utilisation and identify underutilized or non-compliant usage of facilities. Analyse inspection findings and compile reports to inform
management decisions. Ensure compliance with GIAMA and space management standards. Monitor maintenance of utilisation and inspection
records. Coordinate implementation of health and safety audits on state owned facilities: Coordinate implementation of occupational health and safety
requirements across facilities. Monitor compliance with relevant OHS
legislation and building regulations. Facilitate execution of health and safety inspections and audits. Analyse risks identified and recommended appropriate
corrective interventions. Promote safe working environments in line with statutory and departmental requirements. Supervise the allocated resources:
Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of
motivation and control with minimum guidance from Manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance
and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work
Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the subdirectorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely
Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
ENQUIRIES : contact Mr. M. Mavotsho at 083 753 9381/Mr. M. Tshwaku at 083 753 9381 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Youth, African Males.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Aliwal North
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Facilities Management / Property Management/Horticulture &
Landscaping / Real Estate / Building / Construction Management / Quantity
Surveying with 3 years’ experience in supervisory level or SL7/8 in Facilities
Management. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs Public
Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of GIAMA. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. In-depth knowledge and understanding of
Occupational Health and Safety Act and related buildings regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of Facilities Management Policies, Procedures and Best Practices. Knowledge of Asset and Maintenance Management.
Departmental service delivery principles. Departmental Strategic Planning.
Departmental Annual Performance Plan. Policies and Procedures.
Government Programmes. Provincial Growth and Development Plan for the
Eastern Cape. Stakeholder and customer relationship management principles.
Planning, coordination. Problem-solving and analytical ability. Facilities inspection and compliance monitoring. Report writing and data analysis.
Stakeholder engagement and client relations. Communication. Client
relationship management. Report writing and presentation. Computer literacy
(MS Office, Facilities Management Systems). Project Coordination.
DUTIES : Coordinate provision of cleaning services: Coordinate the provision of cleaning services across district facilities. Facilitate development of specifications and
procurement processes for cleaning services. Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with service standards. Oversee contract
administration, including verification of service delivery and certification of payments. Monitor cleanliness of government facilities to ensure adherence to
departmental cleaning standards policies. Coordinate provision of gardening and beautification services: Coordinate provision of gardening and landscaping
services for state facilities. Facilitate procurement and appointment of service providers in line with SCM processes. Monitor performance and quality of
services delivered. Oversee contract implementation and compliance with environmental standards. Ensure alignment of services with departmental
maintenance and beautification standards. Coordinate implementation of condition assessments: Coordinate implementation of condition assessments
for state owned facilities. Analyse condition assessment reports to inform maintenance planning and prioritization. Facilitate development of
maintenance plans and cost estimates based on condition assessment data.
Provide reports to inform infrastructure and asset management decisions – making. Ensure proper recordkeeping of condition assessments and
maintenance reports. Manage utilization inspection on state-owned buildings:
Plan and conduct utilization inspections to assess use of allocated space.
Monitor space utilisation and identify underutilized or non-compliant usage of facilities. Analyse inspection findings and compile reports to inform
management decisions. Ensure compliance with GIAMA and space management standards. Monitor maintenance of utilisation and inspection
records. Coordinate implementation of health and safety audits on state owned facilities: Coordinate implementation of occupational health and safety
requirements across facilities. Monitor compliance with relevant OHS
legislation and building regulations. Facilitate execution of health and safety inspections and audits. Analyse risks identified and recommended appropriate
corrective interventions. Promote safe working environments in line with statutory and departmental requirements. Supervise the allocated resources:
Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of
motivation and control with minimum guidance from Manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance
and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
Ensure timeously development of job description and implementation of Work
Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all employees in the subdirectorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely
Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
ENQUIRIES : contact Mr. M. Mavotsho at 083 753 9381/Mr. M. Tshwaku at 083 753 9381 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Youth, African Males.