Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/251 · Ref LDOE 21/09/2026
DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL RESOURCE PLANNING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Limpopo Department of Education
- CentreHead Office, Polokwane
- ProvinceLimpopo
Closing date: 11 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 32/251
- Reference number
- LDOE 21/09/2026
- Department
- Limpopo Department of Education
- Province
- Limpopo
- Centre
- Head Office, Polokwane
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum
- Closing date
- 25 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Limpopo Department of Education.
The listed centre is Head Office, Polokwane.
Applications close on 25 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
- Pre – entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment.
- Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities.
- Core &
- Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Programme and Project Management;
- Financial Management;
- Change Management;
- Knowledge Management;
- Service Delivery Innovation;
- Problem Solving and Analysis;
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus;
- Communication;
- Public Service Knowledge;
- Negotiation;
- Policy Formulation;
- Analytical Thinking;
- Planning and Organizing;
- Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Stakeholder Management;
- Risk Management and Functional Computer Literacy.
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and applicable public sector governance prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Infrastructure Delivery Management System, National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, South African Schools Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts.
- Knowledge of education infrastructure planning, norms and standards for school infrastructure, spatial planning, enrolment trends, demographic analysis, infrastructure backlog assessment and prioritization methodologies.
- Knowledge of immovable asset management, land administration, acquisition and disposal processes, vesting, leases, accommodation management, municipal services and property records management.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, annual performance planning, User Asset Management Plans, infrastructure programme planning, monitoring and reporting systems, including NEIMS, EFMS and related information systems.
- Knowledge of project and programme management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, compliance monitoring, audit requirements and public sector reporting standards.
- Strategic leadership, planning and decision-making skills.
- Analytical, research, problem-solving and interpretation skills.
- Programme, project and contract management skills.
- Financial management, budgeting, resource allocation and expenditure monitoring skills.
- Policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Stakeholder management, negotiation, consultation and conflict management skills.
- Report writing, presentation, communication and briefing skills.
- Information management, data analysis and records management skills.
- Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office applications and infrastructure/property management information systems.
- People management, performance management, coaching and change management skills.
Duties
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management in support of the Department’s infrastructure delivery mandate.
- Manage and coordinate the development, review and implementation of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, plans, procedures, norms and standards relating to physical resource planning and property management.
- Manage inputs into the Provincial Infrastructure Plan, Departmental Service Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan, User Asset Management Plan and related infrastructure planning instruments.
- Oversee the analysis of school infrastructure needs, including enrolment trends, population projections, facility utilization, spatial planning, backlog identification and prioritization of infrastructure interventions.
- Manage the preparation, updating and quality assurance of project lists, accommodation schedules, project briefs, business cases and related planning documentation for infrastructure delivery.
- Oversee the management of immovable assets, including land administration, land acquisition, disposal processes, vesting, verification, immovable asset register information and related property records.
- Oversee and monitor the administration of office and school accommodation, leases, Section 14 agreements, municipal accounts, utilities and other property-related arrangements.
- Ensure alignment of infrastructure planning and property management with applicable legislation, including the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, South African Schools Act, National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts.
- Manage and monitor post-project and post-occupancy evaluations, condition assessments and utilization reviews to inform future infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Infrastructure Delivery, districts, schools, implementing agents, municipalities, Provincial Treasury, Department of Public Works, National Treasury, DBE and other relevant structures.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate infrastructure and property information on relevant systems, including NEIMS, EFMS, Immovable Asset Register and other departmental information systems.
Enquiries
- Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675
- Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345
- Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059
- Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 OTHER POST
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant Center Capricorn North The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X 9711 Polokwane 0700 Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X 03cChueniespoort 0745, Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District Private Bag X 70 Lebowakgomo 0737 Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District The District Director Private Bag X 601 Mahwelereng 0626 805 Rufus Seakamela Street Mahwelereng 0626 Mopani East Education District Private Bag X 578 Giyani 0826 Old arliament Building. Giyani. Mopani West The District Director Mopani West Education District Private Bag X 4032 Tzaneen 0850 27 Peace Street Prosperitas Building Tzaneen 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director Sekhukhune East Education District Private Bag X 9041Burgersfort 115083 Aloe Street Stand No 2314 Ext 4 Aloeridge West. Burgersfort 1150. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District The District Director Private Bag X 70 Lebowakgomo 0737 Old Parliament Complex Lebowakgomo Vhembe East The Acting District Director Vhembe East Education District Private Bag X 2250 Sibasa 0970 Makaweli Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director Vhembe West Education District Private Bag X 2250 Sibasa 0970 Block D Old Parliament Building Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director Waterberg Education District Private Bag X 1040 Modimolle 051084 Limpopo Street NTK Building Modimolle 0510 Head Office The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X 9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry) Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.
- Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, Only Z83 and CV submitted on application, all other documents/proofs are submitted by shortlisted candidates) If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
- Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted.
- The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details.
- The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
- 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 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 MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 32/251 : DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL RESOURCE PLANNING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REF NO: LDOE 21/09/2026
Directorate: Physical Resources Management (Infrastructure)
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Pre – entry (Nyukela)
Certificate upon appointment. Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities. Core & Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project
Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge
Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis;
Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Public Service
Knowledge; Negotiation; Policy Formulation; Analytical Thinking; Planning and
Organizing; Monitoring and Evaluation; Stakeholder Management; Risk
Management and Functional Computer Literacy. Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service
Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations and applicable public sector governance prescripts. Knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Infrastructure Delivery
Management System, National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, South African Schools Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts. Knowledge of education infrastructure
planning, norms and standards for school infrastructure, spatial planning, enrolment trends, demographic analysis, infrastructure backlog assessment
and prioritization methodologies. Knowledge of immovable asset management, land administration, acquisition and disposal processes, vesting,
leases, accommodation management, municipal services and property records management. Knowledge of strategic planning, annual performance planning,
User Asset Management Plans, infrastructure programme planning, monitoring and reporting systems, including NEIMS, EFMS and related information
systems. Knowledge of project and programme management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, compliance monitoring, audit requirements
and public sector reporting standards. Strategic leadership, planning and decision-making skills. Analytical, research, problem-solving and interpretation
skills. Programme, project and contract management skills. Financial management, budgeting, resource allocation and expenditure monitoring skills.
Policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Stakeholder management, negotiation, consultation and conflict management skills. Report writing, presentation, communication and briefing skills.
Information management, data analysis and records management skills.
Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office applications and infrastructure/property management information systems. People
management, performance management, coaching and change management skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management in support of the
Department’s infrastructure delivery mandate. Manage and coordinate the development, review and implementation of infrastructure strategies, policies,
systems, plans, procedures, norms and standards relating to physical resource planning and property management. Manage inputs into the Provincial
Infrastructure Plan, Departmental Service Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual
Performance Plan, User Asset Management Plan and related infrastructure planning instruments. Oversee the analysis of school infrastructure needs,
including enrolment trends, population projections, facility utilization, spatial planning, backlog identification and prioritization of infrastructure interventions.
Manage the preparation, updating and quality assurance of project lists, accommodation schedules, project briefs, business cases and related planning
documentation for infrastructure delivery. Oversee the management of immovable assets, including land administration, land acquisition, disposal
processes, vesting, verification, immovable asset register information and related property records. Oversee and monitor the administration of office and
school accommodation, leases, Section 14 agreements, municipal accounts, utilities and other property-related arrangements. Ensure alignment of
infrastructure planning and property management with applicable legislation, including the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Public Finance
Management Act, Treasury Regulations, South African Schools Act, National
Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts. Manage and
monitor post-project and post-occupancy evaluations, condition assessments and utilization reviews to inform future infrastructure planning and investment
decisions. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including
Infrastructure Delivery, districts, schools, implementing agents, municipalities,
Provincial Treasury, Department of Public Works, National Treasury, DBE and other relevant structures. Oversee the maintenance of accurate infrastructure
and property information on relevant systems, including NEIMS, EFMS,
Immovable Asset Register and other departmental information systems.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664
OTHER POST
Directorate: Physical Resources Management (Infrastructure)
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Pre – entry (Nyukela)
Certificate upon appointment. Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities. Core & Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and
Leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project
Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge
Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis;
Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Public Service
Knowledge; Negotiation; Policy Formulation; Analytical Thinking; Planning and
Organizing; Monitoring and Evaluation; Stakeholder Management; Risk
Management and Functional Computer Literacy. Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service
Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations and applicable public sector governance prescripts. Knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Infrastructure Delivery
Management System, National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, South African Schools Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts. Knowledge of education infrastructure
planning, norms and standards for school infrastructure, spatial planning, enrolment trends, demographic analysis, infrastructure backlog assessment
and prioritization methodologies. Knowledge of immovable asset management, land administration, acquisition and disposal processes, vesting,
leases, accommodation management, municipal services and property records management. Knowledge of strategic planning, annual performance planning,
User Asset Management Plans, infrastructure programme planning, monitoring and reporting systems, including NEIMS, EFMS and related information
systems. Knowledge of project and programme management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, compliance monitoring, audit requirements
and public sector reporting standards. Strategic leadership, planning and decision-making skills. Analytical, research, problem-solving and interpretation
skills. Programme, project and contract management skills. Financial management, budgeting, resource allocation and expenditure monitoring skills.
Policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Stakeholder management, negotiation, consultation and conflict management skills. Report writing, presentation, communication and briefing skills.
Information management, data analysis and records management skills.
Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office applications and infrastructure/property management information systems. People
management, performance management, coaching and change management skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management in support of the
Department’s infrastructure delivery mandate. Manage and coordinate the development, review and implementation of infrastructure strategies, policies,
systems, plans, procedures, norms and standards relating to physical resource planning and property management. Manage inputs into the Provincial
Infrastructure Plan, Departmental Service Plan, Strategic Plan, Annual
Performance Plan, User Asset Management Plan and related infrastructure planning instruments. Oversee the analysis of school infrastructure needs,
including enrolment trends, population projections, facility utilization, spatial planning, backlog identification and prioritization of infrastructure interventions.
Manage the preparation, updating and quality assurance of project lists, accommodation schedules, project briefs, business cases and related planning
documentation for infrastructure delivery. Oversee the management of immovable assets, including land administration, land acquisition, disposal
processes, vesting, verification, immovable asset register information and related property records. Oversee and monitor the administration of office and
school accommodation, leases, Section 14 agreements, municipal accounts, utilities and other property-related arrangements. Ensure alignment of
infrastructure planning and property management with applicable legislation, including the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Public Finance
Management Act, Treasury Regulations, South African Schools Act, National
Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental legislation and relevant provincial land administration prescripts. Manage and
monitor post-project and post-occupancy evaluations, condition assessments and utilization reviews to inform future infrastructure planning and investment
decisions. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including
Infrastructure Delivery, districts, schools, implementing agents, municipalities,
Provincial Treasury, Department of Public Works, National Treasury, DBE and other relevant structures. Oversee the maintenance of accurate infrastructure
and property information on relevant systems, including NEIMS, EFMS,
Immovable Asset Register and other departmental information systems.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664
OTHER POST