Job Description

Applications are invited for the Administrative Officer position at Bloemfontein Head Office.

This opportunity falls under the Physical Resource Planning and Property Management Directorate, Property Management Sub Directorate, and is suited to a candidate who can support immovable asset administration, property planning, lease administration, and utilities management.

The successful candidate will assist with updating immovable asset information, acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings, lease administration, utilities monitoring, and planning support for future resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and updating information for immovable assets in line with NEIMS survey forms and the Provincial Asset Register managed by Public Works.
• Assist with the acquisition of immovable assets such as land and buildings for facilities in consultation with Public Works.
• Assist with the disposal of immovable assets such as land and buildings for facilities in consultation with Public Works.
• Consult with districts and schools to obtain their needs and inputs regarding acquisitions and disposals.
• Undertake deeds searches to validate ownership of land before building plans are finalised.
• Update the register of sites allocated to Education for future infrastructure development.
• Assist in interpreting lease needs and identifying suitable buildings for leases.
• Interact with districts and schools on proposed buildings for leases.
• Administer Section 14 lease contracts.
• Administer the payment of municipal accounts through the finance section.
• Identify excessive use of water and electricity.
• Make inputs to the preparation of guidelines on the use of utilities by schools.
• Assist with training districts on guidelines for the use of utilities.
• Make recommendations or propose interventions to improve the use of utilities by facilities.
• Undertake planning for future human resource needs.

Requirements

• Applicable 3-year Diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 in:
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Built Environment
• Valid driver’s licence.

Advantageous

• NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Computer literacy.
• Relevant experience.

Skills

• Property and asset administration support
• Planning and organising
• Communication
• Administrative support
• Utilities monitoring
• Lease administration
• Record updating
• Coordination with districts and schools
• Basic computer literacy

Additional Information

• Reference number: PS03/2026/08
• Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management Directorate
• Sub Directorate: Property Management
• Salary level: Level 07
• Centre: Bloemfontein Head Office
• Enquiries: Mr Moeti Tel No: (051) 404 9292