Assistant Director : Facilities Management

Department of Higher Education and Training; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Higher Education and Training seeks an Assistant Director for Facilities Management in Johannesburg. This role involves overseeing construction, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant diploma or degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of public service regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction and maintenance of buildings and premises.
• Ensure compliance to SHERQ and OHS Act.
• Develop and implement fleet management policies and procedures.
• Manage all infrastructural projects in liaison with the Principal Agent.
• Compile and submit comprehensive reports.

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Three National Diploma / Degree in Building Management / Safety Management / Construction Management / Property Management / Civil Engineering

Post graduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

Job title : Assistant Director : Facilities Management

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. A recognised three (3) years National Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6) in Building Management / Safety Management / Construction Management / Property Management / Civil Engineering or relevant qualification.
• A post graduate qualification in the relevant field / s will be an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in the Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Immovable Asset Management Act, ISO accreditation, CET Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, telephone management system, fire control system and facilities management system.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the construction and maintenance of buildings and premises. Ensure compliance to SHERQ and OHS Act. Develop and implement fleet management policies and procedure. Maintain the physical security function including key control, personnel, document and surveillance security.
• Ensure proper handling of College records, documents and archiving. Manage all infrastructural projects in liaison with the Principal Agent. Assist in identifying, collating, recommending and tracking college infrastructural projects. Assess ad-hoc projects proposals and motivate relevant project work.
• Ensure that work is correctly scoped. Coordinate and develop the strategic infrastructural and / or maintenance plan of the college. Where directed manage the required tasks borne of the College Infrastructural Efficiency Grant CIEG) of the project, and ensure that work is aligned to the DHET’s requirements thereof.
• Ensure projects are managed through their phases, from project initiation, to delivery to close-out. Work / Liaise with relevant stakeholders to manage projects. Maintain a risk register for all projects undertaken. Maintain sound relationships between internal and external stakeholders. Compile and submit comprehensive reports and ensure adherence to reporting standards.
• Ensure there is complete close out report before the rest of the project costs are paid out. Management of all human, financial and other resources of the unit