CHIEF DIRECTOR: IMMOVABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV online. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centers (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” OR Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for: Head Office Posts: Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement to Director: Human Resource Management Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag x9142 Pietermaritzburg 3200, for attention Mrs. ZJ Hlongwane. Alternatively, applications can be delivered to 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg Ethekwini Region Posts: Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement to The Regional Director, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag X54336, Durban 4000 for attention Ms NT Phewa or alternatively hand delivered to 455A Jan Smuts Highway, Mayville, Durban. North Coast Region Posts: Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement to The Regional Director, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Private Bag X42, Ulundi, 3838 for attention Mr S Zulu, Alternatively, Applications can be delivered to King Dinuzulu Highway, LA Administrative Building, Ulundi.
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive), to be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services [SMS]
Requirements
- A NQF Level 7 qualification in Immovable Asset Management / Built Environment / Commerce / Business Administration plus 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level in relevant field.
- Proficiency in relevant word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages.
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence and an appropriate and applicable SMS Pre-entry (Nyukela) Certificate to be submitted prior to appointment.
Duties
- Manage and Facilitate Acquisition and Disposal.
- Manage and Facilitate Provincial Information, Property Development and valuations.
- Manage and develop strategies and ensure the formulation and development of policies and procedures relevant to Immovable Asset management.
- Manage the resources within the Chief Directorate.
Enquiries
Dr V Govender (Head of Department) Tel No: (033) 355 5533
Notes
Applications must be submitted individually on the prescribed new approved Z83 form, the form is available from the website www.kznworks.gov.za or can be obtainable from any Public Service department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Faxed or electronic copies will not be considered. Candidates are urged to view the guidelines available to all prospective candidates applying for vacant position on the departmental website before completing applications for posts. Candidates are also advised not to send their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection thereof. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessment for equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be disqualified. Please note that the Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Recommended candidate’s personal information will be subject to vetting prior to an offer of appointment being made. Candidates are expected to be available on the date set for the interviews or they may be disqualified. Should you not have been contacted by this office within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly consider your application being unsuccessful. Please note that further communication shall be restricted to those candidates who will have been shortlisted. The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement. Please note that reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates are advised to include references from the current employment to facilitate this. The filling of this post will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity targets. Please note that requests for higher salaries will not be entertained for the advertised posts, however it may only be considered for posts falling within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) subject to the existing provisions. Candidates applying for advertised posts in the Department, will be deemed to have granted consent to their personal information being used to determine suitability in terms of the POPIA Act, 4 of 2013. Please note that employment verifications shall be undertaken for all experience which has been recognized for shortlisting purposes, experience in the public service will need to be supported with a signed job description and PERSAL service record history and experience from the private sector needs to be supported by a certificate of service confirming the name of company, position held, periods of employment and duties performed. Experience that cannot be verified will result in the applicant being disqualified. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive), to be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services [SMS]
CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A NQF Level 7 qualification in Immovable Asset Management / Built Environment / Commerce / Business Administration plus 5 years relevant
experience at a senior management level in relevant field. Proficiency in relevant word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages.
Possession of a valid driver’s licence and an appropriate and applicable SMS
Pre-entry (Nyukela) Certificate to be submitted prior to appointment.
DUTIES : Manage and Facilitate Acquisition and Disposal. Manage and Facilitate Provincial Information, Property Development and valuations. Manage and
develop strategies and ensure the formulation and development of policies and procedures relevant to Immovable Asset management. Manage the resources
within the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Dr V Govender (Head of Department) Tel No: (033) 355 5533
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



