ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEASING & ACQUISITIONS REF NO: 2023/362

CENTRE: Durban Regional Office

KNOWLEDGE: Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Property Management Information Sources/Systems, Supply Chain Management Framework, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Procurement Directives and Procedures, Government Budget Procedures. SKILLS: Computer Literacy, Time Management, People Management, Negotiations Skills, Coaching and mentoring skills, Presentation skills, Planning and organizing skills, Diplomacy, Problem solving, Facilitation skills, Effective communication.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Trustworthy, Dependable, Innovative, Hardworking, Analytical Thinking, Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated and Creative.

DUTIES: Verify confirmation of funds from clients department. Lead the procurement process for all procurements at Head Office. Making findings regarding Offices and procured accommodation. Support the inspection and selection of suitable accommodation according to the requirement of client department. Support in negotiating terms and conditions of contracts and leases. Compile monthly reports regarding procured properties, Ensure lease agreements are within industry trends. Ensure lease optimal procurement practices are followed for all properties. Conduct components monthly report meetings. Compile budget and expenditure reports for the section.

ENQUIRIES: Mr PEM Shozi Tel: (031) 314 7205
DURBAN REGIONAL OFFICE APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Ka Seme and Samora Machel Streets Durban. For Attention: Ms NS Nxumalo

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023 at 16H00

NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department); applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled, failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding over-crowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next 3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.