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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
 Directorate Human Resource Management 
Tyamzashe Building | Civic Square | Bisho | 5605 
P/Bag X0035 | Civic Square | Bhisho | 5605 
Tel: +27 (0)40 609 5351/ 52 | Fax: +27 (0)40 609 5742 
 
Closing Date for this Erratum is 10 July 2020 
 
N.B. Persons who applied for the position below that was advertised in Circular 25 of 2019/20 must please note the following changes and need not re-apply. 
 
 
DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT AND PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT 
Salary Notch: R1 057 326.00 Per Annum (LEVEL 13) 
Ref. No. COGTA (04/01/2020 
Centre: Bhisho 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate, NQF level 7 in Strategic Planning/ Project Management qualification. Five (5) years’ experience in a middle management position. A valid code 08 driver’s license is compulsory. 
 
COMPETENCIES: Proven experience in project conception, planning, implementation and management. Proven experience in a middle management position. Proven stakeholder management experience including fundraising for project implementation. Proven stakeholder management experience including fundraising for project implementation. The applicant must have proven experience in report writing, developing concept documents and general correspondence. Demonstrate ability and experience in developing budget to implement the Key Performance Areas of the PMU. Proven presentation skills and ability to articulate government development programmes. Computer skills (with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Power - point) are all mandatory. 
 
 
KPA’s: Provide overall strategic direction to the Eastern Cape Programme Management Unit (PMU) office. Administer and programme manage the PMU’s PMSP (Provincial Municipal Support Programme) for implementation in municipalities. Coordinate and oversight the district based Programme Management Offices (PMOs) established in the 6 District Support Centres (DSC). Provide technical support on the development of district initiatives in support of the District Development Model. Provide infrastructure project planning, preparation and implementation support to municipalities. Provide access to infrastructure financing options by developing business cases in consultation with CoGTA, DBSA, other sector departments and PMU - PSC for submission to both public and private sector funders including National Treasury for funding. Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget and quality deliverables are achieved. Facilitate the process of conducting municipal capacity assessments in terms of Section 78 of the Municipal Systems Act of 2000. Facilitate the development and implementation of municipal integrated revenue management, enhancement and protection programmes. Develop, implement and maintain asset care programme within municipalities. Support the development and implementation of municipal plans targeting the development of local economies, small towns and townships. Facilitate access to mini grid for qualifying municipalities. Provide reports on the implementation of the programme to Municipal, Provincial and National Stakeholders in particular COGTA and DBSA.



TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za Applications can be forwarded through the following AddressDEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS Hand Delivery: Tyamzashe Building, at Foyer, Bhisho. Post to: The Head of Department to the attention of Ms N. Nyembezi: Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X0035, Tyamzashe Building, Phalo Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. 
Enquiries: Mr S. Meligana at (040) 940 7080/7079/7076/7077/7083. 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za/ or http://eclgta.ecprov.gov.za and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, including at least two contactable referees, and certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licenses (where applicable) and Identity Document (with an original certification stamp). The Z83 form must be signed by an original signature. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number for the post as advertised. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. All Senior Management Service appointments are subject to competency assessment, security vetting and technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a performance agreement and will disclose his/her financial interest. Failure to submit a comprehensive CV, academic qualifications and the signed Z83 form will result in the disqualification of the application from the process. All applications received after closing date will not be considered. No faxed/email applications will be accepted. Applications should be directed to: The Head of Department: