Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services

About the role

The Presidency is hiring a Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services in Corporate Support Services, based in Cape Town. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za For attention: Ms K Maubane Reference number to quote: DDCSS/PRES/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 (16:30 walk ins and 00:00 on email) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: DDCSS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

Responsibilities

• Corporate Support Services: Manage and coordinate corporate support operations, planning, service standards and reporting in Cape Town.
• Accommodation and Facilities: Oversee accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, catering and hospitality services, liaising with DPWI and service providers.
• Auxiliary and Transport Services: Oversee reception, messenger, frontline, switchboard, transport and driver services.
• Supply Chain and Asset Management: Coordinate procurement and ensure effective asset control and compliance in Cape Town Office.
• ICT and HRM Support
• Coordinate regional ICT and HRM support with the relevant Union Buildings directorates/units
• Coordinate logistical, catering, ICT, transport and facilities support for highlevel meetings and events in Cape Town
• Governance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, OHS, Internal Security requirements and audit actions, while managing operational risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal directorates, DPWI and service providers, monitoring service delivery and performance.
• People and Resource Management: Supervise designated Assistant Directors and manage staff performance and available resources.
• Matrix Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate services with Union Buildings directorates, resolve operational challenges and escalate matters requiring management intervention.

Requirements

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/or National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
• At least 3-4 years’ applicable middle managerial experience.
• Knowledge of facilities management, accommodation and household services, auxiliary services, transport, procurement and asset control.
• Good managerial, leadership, decision-making, planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Financial management, resource management and operational planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Service delivery.
• Client service.
• Ability to function independently without supervision.
• Loyalty/honest.
• Computer literate.
• Research.
• Presentable.
• Reporting.
• Accommodation & household management.
• Personnel management.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary services and manage matrix reporting arrangements.