ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (REFERENCE NUMBER: CMSB – 024/56) AND AGRO PROCESSING & TEXTILES- (REFERENCE NUMBER: IC&G – 097)

DIRECTOR: ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (REFERENCE NO: CMSB – 024/56)

Overview: To provide professional and strategic direction regarding Facilities/
Accommodation Management, Vetting and Security services to the dtic, its staff
and clients in such a way that employee morale is maintained and enhanced.
Managing the PPP agreement on the dtic

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum, (level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE :

Sunnyside, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in a Facility
Management, Engineering or related field. 5 years of experience in
middle/senior management in a Facility Management environment.

 

Key Requirements: Knowledge of and experience in OHSA, Disaster Management
Act, National Environmental Management Act, PPP Concepts, Project Management (registered), quantity surveying, risk management (insurance and transfer) and space planning. Sound knowledge of, inter alia, the PFMA, Public Service Act, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 18000/45001 series. Knowledge of legislative frameworks and best practice protocols governing.

 

Facilities Management/infrastructure maintenance and soft services, Security,
PPPs, and Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., PFMA, OHS Act, PSIRA, MPSS, MISS). Proven experience in contract and stakeholder management. Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and expenditure control for large-scale facilities. Project management skills related to infrastructure, security, and OHS implementation. Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

 

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities. Results-driven with a deeply felt commitment to customer service delivery and innovation. Due to the nature of the work (oversight over the dtic security and vetting units), the appointment of the ideal candidate will be subject to successful security clearance and the candidate must have no criminal record.

DUTIES :

Facilities & Accommodation Management: Develop and implement policies
and strategies for effective facilities management. Oversee office space
allocation, asset management, building maintenance, and utilities. Manage
lease agreements and ensure compliance with legislative requirements,
including Public-Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks. Drive cost efficiency in
operations while ensuring a conducive working environment.

 

Security Management: Develop, implement, and monitor security strategy, policies and procedures in line with Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS). Ensure effective access
control, surveillance systems, and physical security measures. Conduct
security risk assessments, manage emergency response protocols, and
coordinate security operations with law enforcement agencies.

 

Vetting Services: Ensure a robust personnel vetting and background screening
process in collaboration with the State Security Agency (SSA) (this name may
be changing). Oversee risk profiling, security clearance applications.

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS): Establish and maintain a compliant OHS
framework in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Conduct regular
risk assessments, develop, implement, and monitor safety strategy, oversee
fire safety protocols, and ensure effective emergency preparedness, including
evacuation drills and first aid readiness. Promote a safe and healthy workplace
through awareness programs and compliance monitoring.

 

Strategic & Financial Management: Oversee the budget planning, expenditure control, and resource allocation for the Directorate. Provide strategic input into policy development and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Lead and
manage a team of professionals to drive efficiency and service excellence.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms K Xaluva, Tel No: 012 394 1563 / L Mdashe, 012 394 3103/ L Mabokela
012 394 1809

DIRECTOR: AGRO PROCESSING & TEXTILES- (REFERENCE NO: IC&G – 097)

Overview: Manage the development and implementation of policies, strategies
and programmes for the Agro-Processing 1 (Aquaculture, Rooibos, Sugar,
Poultry Citrus, Cannabis, Honey bush products and Red Meat)

SALARY :

R1 266 714.per annum, (level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE :

Sunnyside, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Agricultural Economics
/ Commerce / Development Studies or any other related field. 5 years’ relevant
experience at a middle/senior managerial level in an Agriculture or AgroProcessing environment in both public or private sector.

Key Requirements: Experience in policy development, strategy formulation and implementation for agro-processing subsectors. Knowledge of industrial policy, trade policy, agricultural marketing legislation, and broader government economic policies. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret sector performance data.

 

Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including ability to liaise with all spheres of government, industry associations, organised labour and international bodies. Proven experience in managing people, budgets and assets at a directorate level. Competence in project management, planning, organising and monitoring programme implementation. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, advocacy and negotiation skills. Computer literacy (MS Office packages).

DUTIES :

Development of Agro processing sector strategy: Build an understanding of the
agro-processing institutional support system and actively align and build the
capacity of key stakeholders across the various spheres of government in order
for the agro-processing system to work more effectively. Support the mature
agro-processing subsectors to higher growth paths through critical interventions along the value chain.

 

Identify and facilitate investments by the private sector and the state in critical market-enabling agri-infrastructure that unlocks opportunities for agglomeration and rural development. Facilitate the development of high opportunity/ high growth niche sectors that have significant export potential. Facilitate strategic mega-investments that are transformative to the sector, create jobs and unlock value chain potential.

 

Develop high-potential food processing suppliers on scale through facilitating
upgrading programmes in partnership with the retailers and large agri-business
players. Manage the development and implementation of Agro-Processing 1
sub-sectors programme and strategies. Manage and direct the Industrial Policy
Action Plan processes, including the development of the key Action Programmes and their implementation. Manage the development and maintenance of databases of key companies in the Agro-processing sector.

 

Engage in continual policy advocacy and coordination in the Agro-Processing
industry that has potential growth. Manage the development of the National
Food Control Agency legislative framework. Research and analysis. Manage
the quarterly analysis of the performance of the Agro-Processing Industry.
Provide guidance in research related to the Agro-Processing programme,
which underpins the policies and strategies of the programme.

 

Manage analysis to formulate or review the Agro-Processing policies, procedures and strategies in line with Industrial Policy.

Stakeholder management: Create platforms for continuous engagement with key stakeholders. Manage the stakeholders, including other Government departments to develop a supporting policy environment. Liaising, consulting and networking with appropriate and relevant stakeholders for developing joint programs aimed at improving the competitiveness of the Agro-Processing industry.

Represent the department in all forums and focus groups, addressing the sector challenges. Initiate and provide inputs in meetings with industry associations and export councils to ensure alignment with the work of the unit.

 

Directorate Management: Manage staff /personnel. Manage financial resources and assets of the unit. Manage the strategic planning of the unit. Monitoring and
Evaluation. Manage the review of policies and methodologies and benchmark
against international best practice. Provide support with the implementation of
programmes. Develop and monitor corrective action to facilitate the
implementation of the interventions

ENQUIRIES :

Ms K Xaluva, Tel No: 012 394 1563 / L Mdashe, 012 394 3103/ L Mabokela
012 394 1809

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