Director: Facilities Management

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring a Director: Facilities Management. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/05 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/05 Closing date: 09 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the provisioning of property management services:
• Manage the provisioning of property maintenance services
• Manage the development and implementation of a Facilities Management Maintenance Plan or Improvement Programme for the GPW
• Oversee the contract management portfolio and ensure the implementation of clear guidelines and specifications for execution
• Manage the review of stakeholder’s Service Level Agreements to improve internal and external relationships with stakeholders’/service providers.
• Manage office allocation, maintenance, refurbishment and renovation in GPW.
• Coordinate the management of lease agreements between the GPW and the Landlords.
• Manage the rendering of office services: Manage the process of planning the allocation of accommodation utilisation and monitor the compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Manage the interpretation of the property portfolio and influence the internal environment through appropriate accommodation management and utilisation.
• Oversee waste disposal, cleaning, parking and fleet management services: Manage the development and implementation of transport management guidelines.
• Ensure the periodical inspection of facilities are accurate, advice and recommend on preventative maintenance measures needed.
• Manage the provisioning of overall cleaning services.
• Ensure safety and compliance of accommodation regulations are in line with the risk management framework.
• Manage waste disposal and keep a record of the allocation of parking space in the Department.
• Ensure the proper utilisation and maintenance of departmental vehicles.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and implementation of the departmental strategies, processes and procedures pertaining to facility management: Manage and monitor the development of Facilities Management Strategy.
• Manage the development and implementation of relevant processes, procedures and systems to comply with legislative requirements in the resource optimisation environment.
• Manage the Directorate:
• Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation
• Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure delivery on set targets for the Directorate
• Formulate and identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments
• Conduct financial planning and account for the allocated budget
• Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the Directorate

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Build environment/Property Management/Facilities Management or related field.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in Facilities Management environment.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Extensive knowledge of M&E, risk, planning, compliance and management methodologies and practices.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Extended working hours may be required.
• Willingness to travel.
• A Valid Driver’s licence.