Chief Director: Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Western Cape Government; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks a Chief Director for Facilities & Infrastructure Management with extensive senior management experience in health infrastructure planning, policy development and strategic delivery. The role requires a built environment qualification (NQF7) and SMS pre-entry certification, with a drive to lead cross‑government coordination and robust asset lifecycle oversight.

Applicants should possess strong leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, plus a

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: NQF level 7 within a Built related environment as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.
• Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is a requirement (or register for the course). The SMS course is available at NSG.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of infrastructure policies, norms, standards, planning frameworks, business cases and strategic plans.
• Build and steward strategic relationships with intergovernmental, institutional and external partnerships for coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery.
• Monitor project delivery, performance, commissioning and compliance with approved plans, standards and Service Delivery Agreements.
• Oversee planning, procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management of medical equipment and health tech.
• Lead development of the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process and business plans.
• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management services and related support functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Health infrastructure management

Policy development

Stakeholder relations

Ms Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

NQF level 7 Built environment

SMS pre-entry course

Job description

Chief Directorate: Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Chief Director: Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Remuneration package: R1 554 696 per annum

(A portion of the package may be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).

Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) within a Built related environment as recognized by SAQA with at least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is a requirement (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name “Certificate for entry into the SMS” and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated herewith are the responsibility of the applicant). Experience: Extensive experience in health infrastructure management with the focus on planning and maintenance. 8 to 10 years’ post qualifications experience within a Built related environment. Inherent requirements of the job:Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively in the province.

Duties (key result areas/outputs): Manage the development and implementation of infrastructure policies, norms, standards, planning frameworks, business cases and strategic plans. Build and steward strategic relationships with intergovernmental, institutional and external partnership to enable coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery, proactively resolve dependencies and delivery constraints, and ensure shared accountability for infrastructure outcomes. Monitor project delivery, performance, commissioning and compliance with approved plans, standards and Service Delivery Agreements. Oversee the planning, procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management, of medical equipment, moveable assets and health technology. Develop and implement relevant policies, standards and procurement requirements to ensure functionality, value for money and service continuity. Responsible to lead the development of the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process. Development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate including change management. Build and steward strategic relationships with intergovernmental, institutional and external partnership to enable coordinated infrastructure planning and delivery, proactively resolve dependencies and delivery constraints, and ensure shared accountability for infrastructure outcomes. Manage the corporate service of the Chief Directorate. This includes Financial, Supply Chain, and People Management. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for nutrition and food services, security services, laundry and linen services, cleaning and hygiene services, waste management, environmental health, occupational and equipment safety, estate management and other facilities management support services through the development, implement and monitoring of policies, norms, standards and service delivery framework. Drive sustainable, climate resilience, utilities management, energy efficiency, digital enablement and facilities modernisation initiatives to enhance operational resilience, service continuity and value for money.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of health infrastructure management. Knowledge and working experience with legislation, regulatory framework, policies and best practices. Strong leadership in terms of strategic planning, and project management. Knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (Ms Office).

Note: 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.

Enquiries: Ms N Nkosi [phone]

Closing date: 30 October 2026