EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

​Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected 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. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. 
 
 

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DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) REF NO: OTP 01/12/2021 
Re-Advertisement: those who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF 7 Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Communications and Public Relations as recognized by SAQA with minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level in intergovernmental relations, stakeholder relations, public relations, communication or public administration. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and prescripts that governs the Public Sector, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act, Municipal Structures Act, Division of Revenue Act, and White Paper on Local Government. Skills in Applied Strategic Thinking, Administration, Problem solving, Communication, Client-orientation, Project Management and Coordination/Facilitation of intergovernmental relations, planning cycles of all spheres of government and political dynamics & awareness. A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) is compulsory. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the development, implementation and review of provincial intergovernmental relations strategy, policies and programmes. Manage the revision and reviewal of Provincial Intergovernmental Relations Strategy, Policies and Programmes. Coordinate the roll out of the Provincial IGR strategy to local level. E.g Districts, Metros and local municipalities. Coordinate the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) on a quarterly basis in compliance with the IGR Framework Act of 2005. Facilitate the development and the submission of reports as per the agenda of the Presidential Coordination Council and Forum of the South African Director Generals (FOSAD) and prepare the required documentation for the PCC and FOSAD. Coordinate the establishment of Inter-Governmental Relations Structures in the province. Monitor and evaluate the functionality of IGR structures in the province, identify and escalate unresolved issues to the agenda of the PCF (MUNIMEC, DIMAFO and Local IGR Forums). Provide support to intergovernmental service delivery initiatives: Facilitate the submission of service delivery reports to enable oversight. Coordinate the meetings with stakeholders such as sector departments, state entities and municipalities to evaluate progress on service delivery initiatives and interventions. Facilitate the participation of all relevant stakeholders in service delivery initiatives. Provide coordination support to national and provincial calendar programmes and other initiatives. Manage the provision of support to IGR structures: Develop and implement training initiatives to IGR practitioners for specific IGR structures (sector departments and municipalities at all levels). Manage the participation and contribution by national, provincial departments and state entities in local IDPs through effective ward-based planning Integrated Service Delivery Model (ISDM). Coordinate the organisation of the EXCO Outreach Programme in line with the revised Provincial IGR Strategy, to evaluate and provide oversight to service delivery initiatives. Manage the participation by national, provincial government departments and State Entities (ESKOM) in local IGR structures and report defaults thereof. Coordinate the provincial IGR Forum to facilitate integrated planning between national and provincial departments and all local municipalities. Manage area of responsibility: Review Intergovernmental Relations performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness. Report on Intergovernmental Relations information as required by internal and external stakeholders. Supervise and co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Intergovernmental Relations. Develop and implement service delivery improvement programmes. Ensure that performance agreements and development plans are developed and implemented for all staff in the Intergovernmental Relations within set timeframes. Ensure that staff performance is managed on a daily basis and that Performance Assessments of all employees in area of responsibility are done timeously and within agreed timeframes. Ensure that vacancies are filled timeously and that the Recruitment, Selection and Placement of staff is according to laid down policy and procedure. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance, and supply-chain management protocols and prescripts in area of responsibility: Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mafu Tel No: 082 562 2347