Property Manager jobs in Gauteng

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Pay Range ZAR 637 560.00 - 745 836.00
• Pretoria, South Africa

The Australian High Commission in Pretoria invites applicants to apply for a locally engaged Security and Property Manager for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

About the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

About the position

The Security and Property Manager in consultation with the SAO is responsible for the effective management of the High Commission and Staff Residential property portfolio ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines and legislative requirements. The position will undertake complex work, under limited direction, and with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. The role takes initiative and exercises judgement in applying security-related practices and procedures. This position requires a good communicator who can develop and maintain relationships with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders and possesses self-awareness and commitment to personal development, in addition to well-developed communication, negotiation, representation, liaison and leadership skills.

Depending on your position, you may be required to undergo additional security and background checks and undertake specific Child Protection e-learning.

Additional Information
This position requires a local police check to be completed. There is no guarantee that the successful candidate for the position will be successful in obtaining a police check. The inability to obtain a police check prevents the applicant from being employed.

Work Authorisation Requirements
Applicants are required to hold South African citizenship, permanent residency, or the requisite work permit for South Africa.

Contact Information
All enquiries about the position and application process should be directed to hr.pretoria@dfat.gov.au
Note all closing dates and times reflect Pretoria, South Africa local time. This vacancy will close on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 11:30pm (South Africa Standard Time).