KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES

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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za  
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NB Mabaso-Macaringwe
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 November 2024. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. 
 

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NOTE : To Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from State Security on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend the candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability.
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS BRANCH) REF NO: 40/2024 (TAB) 
Branch: Traditional Affairs 
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum, (all-inclusive Senior Management Service package) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a relevant Post Graduate NQF level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with 8 years of experience at senior management services level as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and regulations; Knowledge of culture and customs in traditional communities; Understanding of policy interpretation and analysis; Knowledge of interpretation, research and development of legislation; Knowledge of project management; Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and systems; Good strategic planning and organisational skills; Conflict resolution skills; Time management and team development skills; Decision making and problem solving skills; Management of finances and financial skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written); Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to oversee the establishment and functionality of Traditional Leadership Institutions with the following responsibilities: Manage the provision of good governance and conflict resolution; Manage the provision of support to Traditional Leadership Institutions; Provide strategic direction and management to the Traditional Affairs Branch and manage the effective utilisation of resources for the branch. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. H.B. Krishnan Tel No: (033) 260 8047 or Ms. N.B. Mabaso-Macaringwe Tel No: (033) 260 8000

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REF NO: 42/2023 (MSDS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Service Delivery Support 
Directorate: Intergovernmental Relations 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor Degree/Diploma qualification as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Political Sciences/Developmental Studies/Social Sciences or a related qualification coupled with 3 years junior management experience in the intergovernmental relations/ local government environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of relevant legislation; Knowledge of all relevant enabling prescripts; Knowledge of intergovernmental and international relations; Knowledge of functioning of municipalities; Ability to articulate and implement the IGFA; Ability to nurture relationships with strategic partners within and outside of the government sector; Good planning and management as well as strategic analysis skills; Good presentation and facilitation skills; Conflict resolution and problem solving skills; Team development and decision making skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy in MS Office and a valid code 8 driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to coordinate and promote intergovernmental relations with the following key responsibilities: Promote and facilitate an effective and efficient intergovernmental relations; Monitor and report on IGR matters; Provide a secretariat function at Intergovernmental Forums; Provide international and local twinning arrangements by identifying towns and cities in the world and SA that correspond with KZN cities/towns; Develop implement policies, frameworks, guidelines and toolkits Management of resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Heeralal Tel No: (033) 355 6113 
 
 
 
 
 
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: 41/2024 (MP) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning 
Directorate: Spatial Planning 
SALARY : R721 476 – R1 084 368 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Urban/ Town/ City and Regional Planning or a relevant qualification coupled with 3 years’ post qualification professional experience in a Town and Regional Planning environment and a valid code 8 driver’s licence. Registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner is compulsory. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of programme and project management; Knowledge of Town & Regional Planning principles and methodologies; Knowledge of research and development; Knowledge of computer-aided applications; Knowledge of creating a high performance culture; Knowledge of technical consulting and professional judgement; Decision-making and team leadership skills; Analytical and creativity skills; Self-management and financial management skills; Customer focus and responsiveness skills; Delegation and development of others skills; Planning, organising and execution skills; Ability to manage conflict; Problem-solving and analysis and insight skills; People management and change management skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) and Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex Town and Regional Planning and facilitate municipal planning development programmes and projects with the following key responsibilities:- Perform planning functions and activities in accordance with Town and Regional Planning principles in land development; Contribute towards Strategic Spatial Planning at provincial level (inclusive of co-ordination of planning activities between the 3 spheres of government and other stakeholders); Statutory planning and land use management (including providing support, capacity building and monitoring to Local Government); Office administration and Budget Planning; Research and development: keep up with new technologies and procedures and Manage the effective utilization of resources and Human Capital Development management, where required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : MR Mthobisi Khumalo Tel No: (033) 897 5602/5618

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