DIRECTOR: LAND AND ASSET MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOI 79/2026)

This senior management position within the Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government, is responsible for directing the Land and Asset Management unit in the Human Settlements Branch. Reporting to the Chief Director: Human Settlements Planning, the Director provides strategic leadership, advice, and guidance across a broad portfolio that includes title deed administration, property transfers, rental housing management, leasing, and the disposal of departmental land and properties. The role is central to the province’s human settlement delivery agenda, ensuring that immovable assets are properly managed, legally compliant, and aligned with national and provincial housing legislation. The successful candidate will operate at a senior level, shaping policy implementation and driving operational excellence in a complex public-sector environment.

Candidates must hold a relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA, together with at least five years’ experience at middle or senior management level. The role demands a wide-ranging and proven knowledge base, including public service procedures and systems, engineering, legal and operational compliance, property management, and the practical application of the National and Provincial Housing Act, the Western Cape Housing Development Act, the National Housing Code, and related housing policies. Familiarity with Construction Industries Development Board and National Home Builders Registration Council guidelines, the National Building Regulations, building legislation, contracts, and contract administration is essential. In addition, the post requires a thorough understanding of project design and project management in the built environment, strategic policy frameworks, human settlement implementation, local government delivery issues, and the political, economic, and social dynamics affecting the Western Cape. Proven knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, financial management processes, budgeting, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, procurement and tendering, policy development, governance, and constitutional arrangements in the South African public sector is also required. Strong skills in numeracy, literacy, computer use, language, project management, economic and financial analysis, legal administration, and strategic planning are expected, alongside leadership competencies in strategic capability, programme management, change management, people management, and financial management.

The core duties are extensive. The Director will promote the issuing of title deeds, manage the transfer of properties to housing debtors, and oversee the department’s rental housing portfolio. This includes managing conveyancing, the title deed vault, pre-emptive rights processes, and title deed restoration. In respect of leasing, the Director is responsible for sourcing tenants, negotiating lease terms, implementing maintenance budgets, and maximising rental collection. The role also involves managing and facilitating the disposal of properties and land, implementing the disposal plan that devolves properties to municipalities in terms of section 15 of the Housing Act, and finalising outstanding Land Availability Agreements. The Director must manage immovable assets, update the property register, verify the department’s housing immovable assets, and sanitise the National Debtor System with respect to immoveable assets.

Strategic management is a key component, requiring the Director to define and continually review the directorate’s purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities; drive strategic and business planning; evaluate performance against measurable standards; and report regularly to the Chief Director. The post also demands ensuring compliance with legislation and prescripts, maintaining proper records, fostering innovation, and performing all duties assigned to the post. People management responsibilities include participating in recruitment, motivating and training staff, guiding employees to achieve service excellence, and actively managing performance. This is an all-inclusive salary package at senior management level, and the vacancy listing provides the closing date and application instructions. The position offers a challenging opportunity for a seasoned leader with deep expertise in land and asset management within the public sector.