Competences: Strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills. An understanding of the operational environment of the Department and its service delivery imperatives. Extensive knowledge of the Public Service regulatory frameworks, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strong ability to operationally ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Programme and project management skills. Proven record of monitoring and Evaluation. People management and empowerment skills. Possess experience in stakeholder management, negotiation and corporate governance. Client orientation and customer focus. Professional report-writing skills. Facilitation and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and the co-ordination. Strong analytical, innovative and lateral thinking abilities. Strong organisational and conflict management skills. To ensure proper management and transformation of Traditional Leadership institutions. 
  
KPA’s: Provide and drive strategic direction for the Chief Directorate and ensure the formulation and implementation of strategic policies which will enable the Chief Directorate/Administration to successfully fulfil its role in delivering services to the communities/clients. Facilitates the provision of administrative support to traditional leadership institutions such as management of processes of recognition and recognition of Traditional Leaders as well as recruitment or employment practises, management of establishment and disestablishment of Traditional leadership institutions, management and administration of Traditional Leadership matters such as, Conditions of Services, Code of Conduct, etc. Facilitate the promotion of optimal development and capacitation of Traditional Leaders. Facilitate and manage the provision of support and resources to Traditional Leaders institutions, Traditional Council Infrastructure, Asset, furniture, stationery, computer equipment etc. Facilitate and manage the administration of Traditional Leadership Claims and Disputes matters. Ensure that good relations are maintained between the Chief Directorates and stakeholders such as SALGA, Municipalities, Standing Committees, Treasury, OTP, Emerging contractors ,NGO’s consultants, Contralesa, Traditional Leaders, etc. Responsible for efficient management of the Chief Directorate, including the effective utilization and training of staff, the maintenance of discipline, the promotion of sound labour relations, budget and action plans and the proper use of state of state property. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal System Act, Traditional Leadership and Governance Frameworks Acts and other relevant legislation and mandates that are relevant to the department and also governing local government and traditional leadership institutions. 
 
Preference will be given to African Male/Female 
 
 

 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING 
Salary Range: R1127 334 – R1347 879 per annum (level: 14) 
Ref. Cogta (02/06/2018) BHISHO 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Land development- related field of study e.g. Town and Regional Planning, Land Survey or Valuation. A Master’s degree in Land development- related field of study e.g. Town and Regional Planning, Land Survey or Valuation will be an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years working experience at a Senior Management level position in the relevant professional field. Professional registration in the field of study and practice. Knowledge and experience in Project Management would be an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy. Experience in community development or local government will be an added advantage 
 
Competencies: Strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills. An understanding of the operational environment of the Department and its service delivery imperatives. Extensive knowledge of the Public Service regulatory frameworks, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strong ability to operationally ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Programme and project management skills. Proven record of monitoring and Evaluation. People management and empowerment skills. Possess experience in stakeholder management, negotiation and corporate governance. Client orientation and customer focus. Professional report-writing skills. Facilitation and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and the co-ordination. Strong analytical, innovative and lateral thinking abilities. Strong organisational and conflict management skills. 
 
KPA’s: To promote, facilitate and coordinate integrated planning in municipalities. Provide for spatial planning and land management. Develop policy and standards, provide support and monitor implementation of SPLUM and other pieces of legislation and capacitate planning institutions. Provide spatial planning information and environmental planning services. Provide integrated spatial planning support. Manage projects at Branch level. Provide programme management support. Provide service delivery coordination services. Coordinate the formulation and implementation of strategic objectives to enable the Chief Directorate to successfully fulfil its core functions in relation to spatial planning, Valuation and Survey Cadastral. Co- ordinate the development and implementation of policies and legislation relating to the Chief Directorate. Co-ordinate the prioritisation and implementation of municipal projects funded under the Chief Directorate. Provide leadership on transformation issues relating to employment and performance management within the component. Efficiently manage the Chief Directorate, including the effective utilisation and training of staff, promotion of sound labour relation and the appropriate utilisation of resources. 
 
Preference will be given to African Female 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING 
Salary Range: R948 174 – R 1116 918.00 per annum (level 13) 
Ref. Cogta (03/06/2018) BHISHO 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in City Town/Urban and Regional Planning, A Master’s degree in Development and Planning (MSc DP accredited by South African Council of Planners), Masters in Developmental Studies, Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan) will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy. Five (5) years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level. A valid Driver’s licence. Computer literacy. Experience in community development or local government will be an added advantage 
 
Competencies: Strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills. An understanding of the operational environment of the Department and its service delivery imperatives. Extensive knowledge of the Public Service regulatory frameworks, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strong ability to operationally ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Programme and project management skills. Proven record of monitoring and Evaluation. People management and empowerment skills. Possess experience in stakeholder management, negotiation and corporate governance. Client orientation and customer focus. Professional report-writing skills. Facilitation and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and the co-ordination. Strong analytical, innovative and lateral thinking abilities. Strong organisational and conflict management skills. The applicant must have proven experience in PowerPoint presentations, writing of reports, letters and memoranda in strategy development. Demonstrated ability and experience in managing cash flow and a development of a budget to implement a Key Performance Area. Proven project management experience and roll out plans. Planning and organising, change and people management and empowerment, strategic capability, conflict resolution, project and financial management. Experience in research, co-ordination and stakeholder relationship management. 
 
KPA’s: Provide and direct input into provincial wide planning and development in line with provincial spatial development framework. Preparation of development planning policies, legislation and alignment with provincial spatial development frameworks. Undertake strategic interactions with sector department, local and national government authorities. Provide strategic leadership to the Directorate. Effective management of the Directorate. Manage performance within the Directorate. Align the staffing needs of the Directorate with the Departmental Employment Equity Plan. Manage the Directorate’s budget in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and Treasury Regulations. Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Departmental Strategic Plan. Communicate, report and integrate the outputs of the Directorate, internally to the Department and externally with all stakeholders and Labour Relations. Responsible for efficient management of human resources, assets and financial resources of the directorate with staff compliment of minimum of ten people. 
 
Preference will be given to Coloured Male 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 
Salary Range: R948 174 – R 1116 918.00 per annum (level 13) 
Ref. Cogta (04/06/2018): BHISHO 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Public Management or Management/ Development Studies. A Masters degree in Management or Public Administration or Social science or Developmental studies/Policy studies will be an added advantage. Five years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level. Computer Literacy. A valid Code EB driver’s licence. Experience in community development or local government will be an added advantage 
 
Competences:Strong and dynamic strategic leadership and communication skills. An understanding of the operational environment of the Department and its service delivery imperatives. Extensive knowledge of the Public Service regulatory frameworks, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strong ability to operationally ensure compliance with legislation and policy development. Programme and project management skills. Proven record of monitoring and Evaluation. People management and empowerment skills. Possess experience in stakeholder management, negotiation and corporate governance. Client orientation and customer focus. Professional report-writing skills. Facilitation and co-ordination skills. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and the co-ordination. Strong analytical, innovative and lateral thinking abilities. Strong organisational and conflict management skills. 
 
KPA’s: Develop regulatory frameworks to set minimum standards for community participation and engagement. Support municipalities in the establishment of functional structures to foster community participation and develop mechanisms to monitor functionality of such structures. Coordinate ward level activities and programmes to connect elected leaders with constituencies. Develop and implement citizen empowerment programmes. Partner with relevant stakeholders to implement a communications strategy aimed at improved communication from government to citizens. Improve communication between government and citizens (engaging with individuals or organizations which are having a high level of influence on public opinion). Identifying and rewarding innovation/good practices of citizen’s engagement. Number of municipalities supported with community participation and citizen empowerment partnerships. Number of municipalities supported to have functional public participation units. Number of municipalities supported to have functional ward committees. Number of CDWP cases resolved. Percent of elections and bi-elections supported. Coordination of Community Development Workers in order to improve communication between government and citizens through resolving community problems and identification of good practices. Coordination and Implementation of Operation Masiphathisane. Provide efficient and effective coordination of community development workers programme at District level. Provide strategic guidance to CDW operations. Develop, coordinate and monitor systems for the implementation of CDW programmes. Liaise, consult and network with stakeholders on the CDW programmes and systems. Develop mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of CDWs. Facilitate CDW provincial task team for coordination amongst the role players. Promote networks and enhance the activities of Local and District Municipalities to improve service delivery. Network with relevant structures of civil society and business towards community development. Efficiently manage the directorate, including effective utilisation and training of staff, maintenance of discipline, promotion of sound labour relations and the proper use of state properties. Responsible for planning and budgeting within the directorate. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Public Service Act of 1994 and Public Service Regulations, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act and other related legislations. Coordination and Implementation of Operation Masiphathisane. 
 
Preference will be given to African Female 
 
 

 
CLOSING DATE: 13 July 2018. 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit 
www.ecprov.gov.za or www.eccogta.gov.za 
 
Applications can be forwarded through one of the following options: 
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 
Hand Delivery: Tyamzashe Building, at Foyer or Post to: The Head of Department to the attention of: Ms Z. Ndumela Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X0035, Bhisho, 5605. 
Enquiries: Ms N Mditshwa at (040) 609 5351/5352/5258/5239. 
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and previously disadvantaged people are encouraged to apply.