Deputy Director: Soft Services and Maintenance of Roodeplaat and Vaaldam Gauteng

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The Deputy Director: Soft Services and Maintenance of Roodeplaat and Vaaldam is responsible for managing the effective delivery of soft services, including cleaning, hygiene, waste removal, and grounds maintenance, across the department's property portfolio. The role requires a strong background in property management, facilities management, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience and a valid driver's license. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with various laws and regulations, including occupational health and safety, environmental, and hygiene requirements.

**Job Title: Deputy Director: Soft Services and Maintenance of Roodeplaat and Vaaldam**

**Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development**

**Compensation Package:** R 932 292. 00 per annum (all-inclusive package), consisting of a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in accordance with applicable rules, including the state's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary).

**Enquiries:** For further information, please contact Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto on 076 521 4118.

**Requirements:**

To be considered for this position, candidates must possess an undergraduate qualification at NQF level 6 or 7, as recognized by SAQA, in Property Management/Facilities Management/Built Environment. A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, with 3 years at ASD level, is also required. Additionally, a valid driver's license is essential.

**Competencies:**

• In-depth knowledge of the Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations, Council for Built Environment Act of 2000, PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies, Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000, and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.

**Skills:**

• Strategic capability and leadership * Problem-solving and analysis * Decision-making * Team leadership * Creativity * Financial management

**Attributes:**

• People-centred * Professionalism * Self-management * Reliability * Honesty and integrity * Strong ethics

**Duties:**

As the Deputy Director: Soft Services and Maintenance, you will be responsible for the effective management of soft services within the departmental property portfolio. This includes conducting site visits and condition assessments to determine soft service requirements, ensuring that all facilities are maintained at habitable and hygienic standards, fit for occupation and for the purposes for which they are used.

You will also manage the delivery of cleaning and hygiene services in compliance with contractual specifications, service level agreements, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993), and applicable public health requirements. Additionally, you will oversee waste removal, grounds maintenance, and gardening services in compliance with the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998), the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act 59 of 2008), and applicable municipal by-laws.

Pest control and fumigation programmes will be implemented in accordance with approved schedules and applicable legislation, including the use of duly registered operators and approved products, and the safe handling of hazardous chemical substances. You will maintain and update project and facility information for all sites under your management.

You will also ensure that all equipment used by staff is in good functional, safe, and serviceable condition, that statutory inspections and certification requirements are met, and that equipment is operated by competent persons. Repairs will be managed so that defects are attended to timeously and within approved budgets, with priority given to defects that compromise health, safety, hygiene, or environmental compliance.

At a strategic and planning level, you will provide inputs into the development of soft services and maintenance policies, strategies, and plans, and manage the preparation of the unit's annual operational plan. You will oversee the implementation of risk management and mitigation plans, which include occupational health and safety, environmental, and hygiene risks, and monitor service providers' compliance with their statutory obligations.

You will also manage the preparation and presentation of management reports on soft services performance, on compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental, and hygiene requirements, and on the maintenance and repair of equipment. In respect of people management, you will conclude performance agreements with subordinates, aligned to approved job descriptions and the Department's Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.

You will manage subordinates and maintain discipline in accordance with the applicable labour relations prescripts. You will also manage your training and development in accordance with agreed developmental interventions, including training required for statutory compliance in health and safety, and develop and update your service delivery and work plans.

Finally, you will promote a safe working environment for staff and service providers' employees in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. Regarding the appointment of service providers, you will prepare specifications for procurement of outsourced services and manage contracts with appointed service providers within applicable policies and Treasury prescripts. You will manage the unit's funds in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and the Treasury Regulations, and limit under-expenditure and over-expenditure in accordance with the departmental budget allocations.