EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Professional registration with a relevant institution as well as experience within the human settlements sector would be added advantages. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative, and excellence-oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy and to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. The knowledge of the relationship between the various tiers of government and civil society as well as the structures and industry requirements for the promotion and facilitation of adequate human settlements development is critical. 
 
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations. 
 
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Human Settlements and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategic leadership, planning and management of departmental operations • Facilitating the development of spatially economically viable and socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements • Accelerating delivery in support of improving the quality of living standards and basic services • Ensure the development and implementation of integrated multi-year housing plan. Facilitate the integration of human settlements needs in the social needs departments and other key role player’s plans • Aligning departmental planning to the national and provincial priorities, including but not limited to the. National Development Plan and Provincial Strategic Framework • Ensuring integrated intra- and interdepartmental planning, collaboration and delivery of programmes and services pertaining to Human Settlements • Ensuring the creation of an enabling environment for effective service delivery through the mobilisation and utilisation of internal and external resources • Implementing good governance systems and compliance monitoring frameworks including the effective and efficient management of finances, risk assurance management services, customer and stakeholder participation in planning, service delivery and decision making • Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders • Efficiently managing corporate services in the department. 

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Enquiries: Mr Lauwrence van Zuydam (040 609 6460) 
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. 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 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 successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 
 
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification. 
 
Closing Date: 08 August 2019 @15H00 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
All Applications must be forwarded through the following Address: 
 
THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER. 
Hand Delivery: Room 1031, First Floor, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho. 
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. Enquiries: Mr. L. Van Zuydam / Ms. S. Nkonki @ (040) 609 6460 /6403. 
 
Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. 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 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 successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 

Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.