Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/43 · Ref 3/1/1/1/2026/208
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- CentreGauteng (Pretoria)
- LevelLevel 09
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 6–7
- Circular Post
- 28/43
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/208
- Department
- Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)
- Directorate
- Facilities Management Services
- Centre
- Gauteng (Pretoria)
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD).
The listed centre is Gauteng (Pretoria).
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Management / Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Office Management and Technology / Project Management / Property Management and / or in Built environment (NQF Level 6) or related qualification.
- A valid driver's licence.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Public-Private Partnerships environment.
- Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Treasury regulations.
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).
- Asset Management Framework.
- Job related skills: Computer literacy.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Planning and organising.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem solving.
- Negotiations.
- Project management.
- Interpersonal relations.
Duties
- Monitor the execution of capital works planned maintenance project within DLRRD.
- Ensure intervention follow up of projects with Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for progress made.
- Ensure the Project Management System / Project Execution Plan / Procurement Instructions from Key Accounts Manager (Head Office) are requested monthly to prepare reports to the Director: Facilities Management Services.
- Attend walk abouts / briefing meetings / inspections and practical completion / handover meetings with Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and follow up on snags with the Project Manager.
- Attend the client forum meetings / allocation meetings / twice a year / technical meeting where the need arises and attending the handover meetings.
- Management and administer capital works planned maintenance projects within DLRRD.
- Identify and control capital works planned maintenance projects.
- Prioritise capital works / planned maintenance projects.
- Compile and verify needs assessment and submit verified needs assessment to Director: Facilities Management Services for certification.
- Compile inputs regarding User Asset Management Plan in terms of capital works and planned maintenance.
- Reporting on capital infrastructure projects currently in progress and finalised project.
- Render management of financial reporting and financial management services.
- Manage and compile the monthly financial statements, interim financial statements, and annual statements of capital works for submission to the Deputy Director: Facilities Management.
- Analyse the financial report and respond to enquiries by the Deputy Director: Accounting Management and Internal and external Auditors.
- Respond to all enquiries relating to capital works projects relating to financial statements.
- Manage capital works pace payment to Department Public Works and Infrastructure.
- Process payments of projects to Department Public Works and Infrastructure via sundry payment request to the Directorate: Financial Accounting.
- Liaise with the Budget Controller of the Directorate for confirmation of funds.
- Liaise with DPWI after payment has been done and ensuring that proof of payment is submitted to Department Public Works and Infrastructure.
- Provide technical assistance, support and advice for Public Private Partnership (PPP) Infrastructure projects.
- Support the execution of detailed financial analysis of PPP’s projects.
- Provide assistance with project inceptions register.
- Provide input in the assessment of value-for-money criterion.
- Participate in budget related meetings.
- Prepare budget inputs and expenditure reports for the unit.
- Provide support in the implementation of PPP infrastructure project.
- Assist in monitoring the project contract management schedules.
- Ensure cooperative governance of PPP concessions.
- Facilitate communication between the Department and PPP.
- Assist in implementation of partnership agreement.
- Assist in implementation of the PPP agreement from inception to termination.
- Assist in managing the work of the Private Party.
- Certification of invoices and supporting documents prior to payment.
- Keep changing request register.
- Ensure compliance with output specification and PPP agreement.
- Filling of the PPP documents.
Enquiries
Mr P Chuene Tel No: (012) 312 8644
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post208@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
- The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
- Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof.
- Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
- Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
- Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response.
- Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.
- By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
- Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
- All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
- Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness ref 3/1/1/1/2026/173 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Northern Cape (Kimberley) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn.
- The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 28/43 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/208
Directorate: Facilities Management Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Management / Supply Chain
Management / Business Management / Office Management and Technology /
Project Management / Property Management and / or in Built environment
(NQF Level 6) or related qualification. A valid driver's licence. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Public-Private Partnerships
environment. Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Treasury regulations. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA). Asset Management Framework. Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Analytical thinking. Problem solving. Negotiations. Project management. Interpersonal
relations.
DUTIES : Monitor the execution of capital works planned maintenance project within DLRRD. Ensure intervention follow up of projects with Department of Public
Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for progress made. Ensure the Project
Management System / Project Execution Plan / Procurement Instructions from
Key Accounts Manager (Head Office) are requested monthly to prepare reports to the Director: Facilities Management Services. Attend walk abouts / briefing
meetings / inspections and practical completion / handover meetings with
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and follow up on snags with the
Project Manager. Attend the client forum meetings / allocation meetings / twice a year / technical meeting where the need arises and attending the handover
meetings. Management and administer capital works planned maintenance projects within DLRRD. Identify and control capital works planned maintenance
projects. Prioritise capital works / planned maintenance projects. Compile and verify needs assessment and submit verified needs assessment to Director:
Facilities Management Services for certification. Compile inputs regarding
User Asset Management Plan in terms of capital works and planned maintenance. Reporting on capital infrastructure projects currently in progress
and finalised project. Render management of financial reporting and financial management services. Manage and compile the monthly financial statements,
interim financial statements, and annual statements of capital works for submission to the Deputy Director: Facilities Management. Analyse the
financial report and respond to enquiries by the Deputy Director: Accounting
Management and Internal and external Auditors. Respond to all enquiries relating to capital works projects relating to financial statements. Manage
capital works pace payment to Department Public Works and Infrastructure.
Process payments of projects to Department Public Works and Infrastructure via sundry payment request to the Directorate: Financial Accounting. Liaise
with the Budget Controller of the Directorate for confirmation of funds. Liaise with DPWI after payment has been done and ensuring that proof of payment is
submitted to Department Public Works and Infrastructure. Provide technical assistance, support and advice for Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Infrastructure projects. Support the execution of detailed financial analysis of
PPP’s projects. Provide assistance with project inceptions register. Provide input in the assessment of value-for-money criterion. Participate in budget
related meetings. Prepare budget inputs and expenditure reports for the unit.
Provide support in the implementation of PPP infrastructure project. Assist in
monitoring the project contract management schedules. Ensure cooperative governance of PPP concessions. Facilitate communication between the
Department and PPP. Assist in implementation of partnership agreement.
Assist in implementation of the PPP agreement from inception to termination.
Assist in managing the work of the Private Party. Certification of invoices and supporting documents prior to payment. Keep changing request register.
Ensure compliance with output specification and PPP agreement. Filling of the
PPP documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Chuene Tel No: (012) 312 8644
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post208@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Directorate: Facilities Management Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Management / Supply Chain
Management / Business Management / Office Management and Technology /
Project Management / Property Management and / or in Built environment
(NQF Level 6) or related qualification. A valid driver's licence. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Public-Private Partnerships
environment. Job related knowledge: Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Treasury regulations. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA). Asset Management Framework. Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Communication (verbal and written). Planning and organising. Analytical thinking. Problem solving. Negotiations. Project management. Interpersonal
relations.
DUTIES : Monitor the execution of capital works planned maintenance project within DLRRD. Ensure intervention follow up of projects with Department of Public
Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for progress made. Ensure the Project
Management System / Project Execution Plan / Procurement Instructions from
Key Accounts Manager (Head Office) are requested monthly to prepare reports to the Director: Facilities Management Services. Attend walk abouts / briefing
meetings / inspections and practical completion / handover meetings with
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and follow up on snags with the
Project Manager. Attend the client forum meetings / allocation meetings / twice a year / technical meeting where the need arises and attending the handover
meetings. Management and administer capital works planned maintenance projects within DLRRD. Identify and control capital works planned maintenance
projects. Prioritise capital works / planned maintenance projects. Compile and verify needs assessment and submit verified needs assessment to Director:
Facilities Management Services for certification. Compile inputs regarding
User Asset Management Plan in terms of capital works and planned maintenance. Reporting on capital infrastructure projects currently in progress
and finalised project. Render management of financial reporting and financial management services. Manage and compile the monthly financial statements,
interim financial statements, and annual statements of capital works for submission to the Deputy Director: Facilities Management. Analyse the
financial report and respond to enquiries by the Deputy Director: Accounting
Management and Internal and external Auditors. Respond to all enquiries relating to capital works projects relating to financial statements. Manage
capital works pace payment to Department Public Works and Infrastructure.
Process payments of projects to Department Public Works and Infrastructure via sundry payment request to the Directorate: Financial Accounting. Liaise
with the Budget Controller of the Directorate for confirmation of funds. Liaise with DPWI after payment has been done and ensuring that proof of payment is
submitted to Department Public Works and Infrastructure. Provide technical assistance, support and advice for Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Infrastructure projects. Support the execution of detailed financial analysis of
PPP’s projects. Provide assistance with project inceptions register. Provide input in the assessment of value-for-money criterion. Participate in budget
related meetings. Prepare budget inputs and expenditure reports for the unit.
Provide support in the implementation of PPP infrastructure project. Assist in
monitoring the project contract management schedules. Ensure cooperative governance of PPP concessions. Facilitate communication between the
Department and PPP. Assist in implementation of partnership agreement.
Assist in implementation of the PPP agreement from inception to termination.
Assist in managing the work of the Private Party. Certification of invoices and supporting documents prior to payment. Keep changing request register.
Ensure compliance with output specification and PPP agreement. Filling of the
PPP documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Chuene Tel No: (012) 312 8644
APPLICATIONS : : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post208@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.