Job Description

CORPORATE SERVICES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R2,122,751 TO R2,572,710 PER ANNUM REF NO: CS 161/25 FICUS BUILDING, PAROW
Requirements:

• A relevant Engineering B degree (Built Environment)
• Extensive managerial experience within Local Government/ Municipal environment.

Key performance areas:

• Conceptualise, develop, drive and direct implementation of a City-wide Facilities Management strategy
• Provide strategic direction, drive and leadership in the management of the facilities and maintenance portfolio consisting of Centralised Facilities Management and Maintenance, Transversal Facilities Management and Maintenance Services and support functions
• Drive the development and implementation of a risk mitigation strategy
• Lead and direct the implementation of the appropriate project management and contract management methodologies in the department
• Analyse trends and operating requirements to establish/determine funding/expenditure
• Manage the departments finances by monitoring and implementing corrective measures
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with executive directors, senior officials and other key officials in the City of Cape Town Municipality
• Establish performance measures and adherence to these measures for the department
• Promote best practices across the local government sector
• Create and support a vision and culture where staff feel empowered to seek and share knowledge.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
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Closing date: 20 October 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Skills Required