Deputy Director: Property Sector Analysis

About the role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring a Deputy Director: Property Sector Analysis, based in Head Office (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R1,101,468 a year. How to apply: Applications for the position of Deputy Director: Property Policy & Legislative Analysis Property Sector Regulation must be emailed to: Recruitment26- 80@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/360 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient analysis of relevant sources for purposes of the development of property policies and legislation, Consider and report on the policy gaps between the existing white papers and Government’s current policy priorities and developmental objectives with respect to the Property industry, Undertake research on relevant Property sector related topics approved by the Department, Consult with all relevant stakeholders, Develop policy position papers that will form an integral part of the Public Works function, Research and liaise with state and non-state parties through various fora to glean and collate relevant information to inform the policy and legislation making process, and Ensure provision of property policy and legislation support to DPWI and PMTE line functions as applicable.
• Manage the development and review of policy and legislative frameworks, in the Sub-Directorate: Property Sector Regulation.
• Undertake research on relevant property industry related topics approved by the Department.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive property industry analysis.
• Ensure that all policies, guidelines and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Monitor policy implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and directives.
• Facilitate policy integration with the PMTE and Provincial Departments responsible for Public Works function.
• Support the promotion of transformation agenda of the property sector by collaborating with the Property Sector Charter Council.
• Manage the Sub-Directorate, develop and manage the operational plan of the Sub-Directorate and report on progress as required, provide all required administrative reports, manage the budget allocated to the Sub-Directorate.
• Provide support for the overall success of the Policy, Research & Regulation Branch of the Department.

Requirements

• At least three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/National Diploma in Policy Studies/Law/Real Estate/Commercial/Management Sciences.
• Relevant years of work experience in real estate, property law, policy and legislative development at a Junior Management level/Assistant Director equivalent level.
• Knowledge:
• Research, Policy formulation and analysis
• Strategic planning, programme and project management
• Legislation managed and administered by DPWI, National Policy Development Framework, Socio Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS), Policy & Legislative Formulation and Development Processes: Public Property Sector Regulatory Framework, Public procurement Regulatory Framework, Project Management and Law of Property, PFMA, PSA, Structure and functioning of the Department and linkages with government clusters, Broad understanding of the property sector in South Africa.
• Skills: Budgeting and Financial Management.
• Stakeholder liaison and management, Advanced communication (verbal and written), advanced report writing, research methodologies, language proficiency, negotiation, mediation and conflict management, problem solving skills, decision making skills, advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, programme and project management, public speaking and presentation, computer literate.
• Personal Attributes:
• Analytical thinking
• Innovative
• Creative
• Resourceful
• Self-reliant
• Energetic
• Hard-working
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Drivers’ license, prepared to travel, willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements