Acquisition Manager: Property Acquisition, Ref No

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to perform the strategic and operational planning processes, execute the acquisition and disposal processes of immovable property and assist with the development and maintenance of acquisition programmes in line with the Directorates functions for the department. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in Property Management or similar environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
Experience working in Property Management; Project Management; Understanding of Conveyancing Principals; Town Planning knowledge.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Coordinate and conduct the strategic and operation planning processes for the department; Facilitate and perform all tasks required in the strategic planning process and in the development of the annual performance plan and simultaneously collaborate with the directorate finance in the development of the EPRE (Estimates of Provincial Expenditure and revenue); Develop the project plan; Perform all tasks required in the development of the operational plan; Gather and analyze all relevant information; Compile strategic documents and reports; Collaborate with the Directorate: Research and Strategic Information Management in the compilation of strategic documents and reports to inform the business planning cycle; Develop SDIPs (Service Delivery Improvement Plans); Design project plans to develop SDIPs for the Department; Perform all required tasks in the publication of the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report and citizen's report for the department; Collaborate with the sub-directorate communication in the printing, translation and proof-reading of the annual performance plan; Execute and implement acquisition of Immovable Property and Immovable Assets as per ad hoc approved requests for the Client Departments; Execute the follwoing: The donation of immovable assets; Land Exchanges; The transfer of immovable assets in terms of the function asset follows function; Implement and Execute the Disposal of redundant properties of the Department and Public Works as per the requirements of the WCLA; Implement and Execute the Demolition of Buildings/ Structures; Provide support to the management of the sub-directorate in terms of administrative activities that support the effective operations of the sub-directorate; Assist with the development and maintenance of acquisition programmes in line with the Directorates function.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures, and best practices; Public service procedures; Labour Relations Act; Strategic management processes; Global, regional, and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; National and provincial strategies and policies on infrastructure, Provincial Strategic Plan, Western Cape Infrastructure Framework. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Strategic thinking; Project management; Sound organizing; Planning; Time management; Initiative and creativity; Liaise with personnel at all levels; Presentation; Decision making; Ability to do the following: Engage in both independent research and as part of a team; To access research sources; Perform under pressure; Function as a team member.

**Remuneration**:
R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9).
Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations(13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fundcontributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicableprescripts or collective agreements.

**Notes**:
helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise,all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiriesperson as indicated in the advert.

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