KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

APPLICATIONS : must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo 

CLOSING DATE : 31 July 2026 

NOTE : Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialled as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointment/s. Note: Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING AND STAKEHOLDER FACILITATION REF NO: CD-HSP: 07/2026 

SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive) 

CENTRE : Durban 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of appropriate bachelor’s Degree at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at senior management level or executive level in planning and development environment or construction/ building environment. Ability to interact at all levels including Executive, Strategic and Operational levels. Must have minimum entry requirement certificate to SMS (i.e. Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence is required. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessments (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 tool. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of SA, Knowledge of Housing Act and Housing Code of 2009, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of PFMA, Knowledge of National Development Plan chapter 8, Knowledge of Building Norms and Standards, Knowledge of NHBRC, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016 as amended, Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Legislations, Knowledge of Legal Interpretation, Knowledge of BBE Acts, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and guideline, In-deep knowledge of Procurement policies, In-deep knowledge of Procurement Acts, The basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS as well as the Departmental Reporting Framework Guide, Knowledge of White Paper on Human Settlements, Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, People management and empowerment skills, Project and Programme management skills, Change management skills, Knowledge management skills, Financial Management skills, Computer literacy skills, Time management skills, Analytical skills, Language skills, Time management skills, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Conflict management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiating skills, Decision making skills, Chairing meetings, Driving skills, Service oriented, Ability to work under pressure, Flexibility to work extra hours, Team oriented, Quick thinker, Honest, Integrity, Punctuality. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Oversee the development , reviewal and facilitate the implementation of human settlements policies, undertake research and knowledge management Oversee the provision of stakeholder engagement and capacity development in the province; Oversee the provision and facilitate integral spatial planning for sustainable human settlements in order to achieve liveable and sustainable spaces; Manage the implementation of sector transformation and expanded public works programmes; Manage effective utilization of resources of the Chief Directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (031) 392 6434 / 031 336 5347. 

OTHER POSTS

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-B (X8 POSTS) 

SALARY : R1 317 108 – R2 484 204 per annum, (OSD) 

CENTRE : Amajuba District Ref No: CCPM: AD 07/ 2026 (X1 Post) 

eThekwini District Ref No: CCPM: ETH 07/2026 (X2 Posts) 

iLembe District Ref No: CCPM: IL 07/2026 (X1 Post) 

uGu District Ref No: CCPM: UD 07/2026 (X1 Post) 

uMkhanyakude District Ref No: CCPM: UMK 07/2026 (X1 Post) 

uMzinyathi District Ref No: CCPM: UMZ 07/2026 (X1 Post) 

Zululand District Ref No: CCPM: ZD 07/2026 (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS : National higher diploma (Built Environment field) B Tech in Built environment field. Honours degree in any Built Environment field. with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Programme and project Management, Knowledge of Project management skills, principles and methodologies; Knowledge of Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Knowledge of Project design and analysis knowledge, Knowledge of Project operational communication, Knowledge of Process knowledge and skills Maintenance skills and knowledge, Knowledge of Legal and operational compliance, Knowledge of Research and development, creating high performance culture, Technical Consulting, Professional Judgment PFMA, Knowledge of MFMA, Knowledge of National Housing Code, Knowledge of Breaking New Ground, Knowledge of Land Administrative Act, Knowledge of Sectional Act, Knowledge of Law of Contracts, Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act, Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts, Working knowledge of the Public Services. Decision making skills, Team leadership skills, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing skills, Conflict management, Problem solving and people management, Change management skills, Innovation skills, Strategic planning skills, Project management skills, Time management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Decision making skills, Motivation skills, Listening skills, Influencing skills, Innovative, Independent, Time frame driven, Confidentiality, Proactive, Honesty, Integrity, Reliability, Patience, Commitment, Professionalism, Culturally sensitive, Perseverance, Punctual. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Project design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain project operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provisioning of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles list of reasons for variances & interventions and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; People management: Direct the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitor performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 

ENQUIRIES : related to the post can be directed to: Mr TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5223 / 031 336 5245. 

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-B: PROPERTY MAINTANANCE AND REHABILITATION REF NO: CCPM: PMR 07/2026 (X1 POST) 

SALARY : R1 317 108 – R2 484 204 per annum, (OSD) 

CENTRE : Durban 

REQUIREMENTS : National higher diploma (Built Environment field) B Tech in Built environment field. Honours degree in any Built Environment field. with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Programme and project Management, Knowledge of Project management skills, principles and methodologies; Knowledge of Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Knowledge of Project design and analysis knowledge, Knowledge of Project operational communication, Knowledge of Process knowledge and skills Maintenance skills and knowledge, Knowledge of Legal and operational compliance, Knowledge of Research and development, creating high performance culture, Technical Consulting, Professional Judgment PFMA, Knowledge of MFMA, Knowledge of National Housing Code, Knowledge of Breaking New Ground, Knowledge of Land Administrative Act, Knowledge of Sectional Act, Knowledge of Law of Contracts, Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act, Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts, Working knowledge of the Public Services. Decision making skills, Team leadership skills, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing skills, Conflict management, Problem solving and people management, Change management skills, Innovation skills, Strategic planning skills, Project management skills, Time management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Decision making skills, Motivation skills, Listening skills, Influencing skills, Innovative, Independent, Time frame driven, Confidentiality, Proactive, Honesty, Integrity, Reliability, Patience, Commitment, Professionalism, Culturally sensitive, Perseverance, Punctual. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Project design and analysis effectiveness: - perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain project operational effectiveness: - Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provisioning of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Financial Management: -Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles list of reasons for variances & interventions and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; People management: Direct the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitor performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 

ENQUIRIES : related to the post can be directed to: Mr TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5223 / 031 336 5245. 

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-B: SOCIAL HOUSING AND CRU REF NO: CCPM: SHCRU 07/2026 (X1 POST) 

SALARY : R1 317 108 – R2 484 204 per annum, (OSD) 

CENTRE : Durban 

REQUIREMENTS : National higher diploma (Built Environment field) B Tech in Built environment field. Honours degree in any Built Environment field. with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Programme and project Management, Knowledge of Project management skills, principles and methodologies; Knowledge of Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Knowledge of Project design and analysis knowledge, Knowledge of Project operational communication, Knowledge of Process knowledge and skills Maintenance skills and knowledge, Knowledge of Legal and operational compliance, Knowledge of Research and development, creating high performance culture, Technical Consulting, Professional Judgment PFMA, Knowledge of MFMA, Knowledge of National Housing Code, Knowledge of Breaking New Ground, Knowledge of Land Administrative Act, Knowledge of Sectional Act, Knowledge of Law of Contracts, Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act, Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts, Working knowledge of the Public Services. Decision making skills, Team leadership skills, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing skills, Conflict management, Problem solving and people management, Change management skills, Innovation skills, Strategic planning skills, Project management skills, Time management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Decision making skills, Motivation skills, Listening skills, Influencing skills, Innovative, Independent, Time frame driven, Confidentiality, Proactive, Honesty, Integrity, Reliability, Patience, Commitment, Professionalism, Culturally sensitive, Perseverance, Punctual. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Project design and analysis effectiveness: - perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain project operational effectiveness: - Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provisioning of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Financial Management: -Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Governance: - Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles list of reasons for variances & interventions and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; People management: Direct the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitor performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5223 / 031 336 5245 

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-B: MIDDLE INCOME AND GAP MARKET REF NO: CCPM: MIGM 08/2026 (X1 POST) 

(3-year contract) 

SALARY : R1 317 108 – R2 484 204 per annum, (OSD) 

CENTRE : Durban 

REQUIREMENTS : National higher diploma (Built Environment field) B Tech in Built environment field. Honours degree in any Built Environment field. with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Programme and project Management, Knowledge of Project management skills, principles and methodologies; Knowledge of Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Knowledge of Project design and analysis knowledge, Knowledge of Project operational communication, Knowledge of Process knowledge and skills Maintenance skills and knowledge, Knowledge of Legal and operational compliance, Knowledge of Research and development, creating high performance culture, Technical Consulting, Professional Judgment PFMA, Knowledge of MFMA, Knowledge of National Housing Code, Knowledge of Breaking New Ground, Knowledge of Land Administrative Act, Knowledge of Sectional Act, Knowledge of Law of Contracts, Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act, Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts, Working knowledge of the Public Services. Decision making skills, Team leadership skills, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing skills, Conflict management, Problem solving and people management, Change management skills, Innovation skills, Strategic planning skills, Project management skills, Time management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Decision making skills, Motivation skills, Listening skills, Influencing skills, Innovative, Independent, Time frame driven, Confidentiality, Proactive, Honesty, Integrity, Reliability, Patience, Commitment, Professionalism, Culturally sensitive, Perseverance, Punctual. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Project design and analysis effectiveness: perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain project operational effectiveness: - Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provisioning of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Financial Management: - Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles list of reasons for variances & interventions and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; People management: Direct the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitor performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 

ENQUIRIES : enquiries related to the post can be directed to: Mr TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5223 / 031 336 5245.