Director: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management

 

🏫 Director: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management – Limpopo Department of Education

📍 Location: Polokwane (Head Office), Limpopo

💰 Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive package)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Infrastructure & Property Management / Executive Management / Public Sector

📑 Reference: LDOE 21/09/2026

📅 Apply before: 25 September 2026

🏢 About the Employer – Limpopo Department of Education

The Limpopo Department of Education is responsible for providing high-quality basic education across the province by building, upgrading, and managing sustainable educational infrastructure. The department is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving fair representation across designated groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Director: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management provides strategic direction and overall executive oversight for school infrastructure planning, immovable asset management, land acquisition, lease administration, and property records across Limpopo's public education sector.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management in alignment with the department's infrastructure mandate.

• Develop, review, and implement infrastructure strategies, User Asset Management Plans (UAMP), policies, procedures, and norms for school infrastructure.

• Oversee the analysis of school infrastructure needs, evaluating enrolment trends, population demographics, spatial planning, and backlog assessments.

• Prepare, update, and quality-assure project lists, project briefs, accommodation schedules, and business cases for infrastructure delivery.

• Oversee immovable asset management, including land administration, land acquisition, disposal, vesting processes, and Immovable Asset Register maintenance.

• Direct and monitor the administration of office/school accommodation, leases, municipal service accounts, Section 14 agreements, and utilities.

• Ensure infrastructure planning complies with GIAMA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the South African Schools Act, National Building Regulations, and OHS legislation.

• Maintain accurate infrastructure and property records across relevant systems, including NEIMS, EFMS, and departmental databases.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders, including the Department of Public Works, Provincial Treasury, National DBE, municipalities, and external implementing agents.

✅ Job Requirements

• An NQF Level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Town & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, Property Management, Public Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle or senior managerial level in infrastructure planning, property management, or asset administration.

• Pre-Entry Requirement: Successful completion of the NSG Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme (Certificate for Entry into the SMS) prior to appointment.

• A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

• Knowledge Base: GIAMA, IDMS, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, OHS Act, National Building Regulations, South African Schools Act, NEIMS, and EFMS systems.

• Skills: Strategic planning, infrastructure project management, financial management, policy formulation, spatial analysis, stakeholder negotiation, and data analysis.

📌 Special Note on SMS Requirements & Recruitment Rules

Applicants must complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme offered by the National School of Government (www.thensg.gov.za). Shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments (a practical technical exercise and an integrity assessment) followed by psychometric testing.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

The Limpopo Department of Education values:

• Transparency, ethical leadership, and fiscal accountability

• Dedication to creating safe, modern, and accessible learning environments

• Innovation in property management, infrastructure delivery, and spatial equity

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will be disqualified. Please ensure your Z83 is fully completed, initialed, signed, and references Reference Number LDOE 21/09/2026.

Only the Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be submitted at this stage. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.

Submit your application via any of the options below:

• Online Portal: Submit via the Limpopo e-Recruitment system at erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

• Hand Delivery: Hand in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane, at the Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry).

• By Post: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X 9489, Polokwane, 0700.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact:

• Mr. Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675

• Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345

• Ms. Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059

• Ms. Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664
  

🌍 Why Join the Limpopo Department of Education?

As Director of Physical Resource Planning & Property Management, you will play a central role in driving infrastructure transformation, eliminating backlog gaps, and managing state property assets to build better schools for Limpopo learners.