Strategic Lead, Corporate Support Services – Cape Town

Presidency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Presidency in Cape Town invites applications for the role of Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services. The position oversees corporate support operations, facilities, transport, and asset management, coordinating with DPWI and service providers to ensure service standards and compliance.

Candidates should have a senior certificate, a relevant degree, and 3–4 years of middle managerial experience, with strong planning and leadership, budgeting, and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
• Minimum of 3-4 years' middle managerial experience.
• Knowledge of facilities management, accommodation and household services, auxiliary services, transport, procurement and asset control.
• Good managerial, leadership, planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Financial management, resource management and operational planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Planning and organising.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate support operations, planning, service standards and reporting in Cape Town.
• Oversee accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, catering and hospitality services, liaising with DPWI and service providers.
• Oversee reception, front-line, switchboard, transport and driver services.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure asset control and compliance in Cape Town Office.
• Coordinate regional ICT and HRM support and logistics for high level meetings in Cape Town.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, OHS, internal security and audit actions while managing risks.
• Liaise with internal directorates and service providers to monitor service delivery.
• Supervise designated Assistant Directors and manage staff and resources.
• Coordinate services with Union Buildings directorates and elevate matters requiring management intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities mgmt

Scheduling

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

Job description

The Presidency in Cape Town invites applications for the role of Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services. The position oversees corporate support operations, facilities, transport, and asset management, coordinating with DPWI and service providers to ensure service standards and compliance.

Candidates should have a senior certificate, a relevant degree, and 3–4 years of middle managerial experience, with strong planning and leadership, budgeting, and reporting skills.