GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (GDHS)

 
NOTE : Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
 
 

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: REFS/013154 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Westrand Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus NQF Level 7/Degree in Public Administration. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in a Housing delivery environment; Housing Subsidy Administration and Customer Relations Management. The successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. Possession of a valid driver's licence. Competencies: Sound Management and leadership skills; Strategic Management skills; Customer Relations Management Skills; Conflict Management Skills and Cooperative Governance. 
 
DUTIES : Managing and overseeing the administration of housing Subsidy, Allocation and Beneficiary Administration daily; manage and oversees the approval process of Housing Subsidy, Allocation and Beneficiary Administration; manage and oversees the overriding process on the HSS on a regular basis and manage the processing of rejections of housing Subsidy Applications, Ensure strategic direction, leadership and management in the Service delivery Unit. Ensure cooperative governance in the business Unit. Manage the Performance Management System for reporting staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kunene Tel No: 072 315 9992 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: REFS/013155 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Ekurhuleni Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus NQF Level 7/Degree in Public Administration. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in a Housing delivery environment; Housing Subsidy Administration and Customer Relations Management. The successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. Possession of a valid driver's licence. Competencies: Sound Management and leadership skills; Strategic Management skills; Customer Relations Management Skills; Conflict Management Skills and Cooperative Governance. 
 
DUTIES : Managing and overseeing the administration of housing Subsidy, Allocation and Beneficiary Administration daily; manage and oversees the approval process of Housing Subsidy, Allocation and Beneficiary Administration; manage and oversees the overriding process on the HSS on a regular basis and manage the processing of rejections of housing Subsidy Applications, Ensure strategic direction, leadership and management in the Service delivery Unit. Ensure cooperative governance in the business Unit. Manage the Performance Management System for reporting staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kunene Tel No: 072 315 9992 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za

OTHER POSTS
 
 
CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (GRADE A) REF NO: REFS/013174 
SALARY : R912 048 - R1 042 830 per annum, (Salary will be in line with the OSD Framework) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus B Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification, 6 years post qualification professional experience required, possession of a valid drivers license, Compulsory registration with SACPLAN. Skills/ Competencies: Strategic management and direction, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial Management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication and listing skills, computer skills, delegation, and development of others, planning and organising and execution, ability to manage conflict, language proficiency, knowledge management, negation skills, change management. Technical Competencies: Programme and project management, T&R legal and Operational compliance, T&R systems and principles, T&R planning and processes and procedures, research and development, computer aided applications, creating a high-performance culture, technical consulting, professional judgement, accountability. 
 
DUTIES : Estimate the future needs of the housing, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal. Lead and direct projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning. Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional projects. Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and change housing and building codes. Monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines. Manage the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines. Formulate and interpret planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations. Manage site clearance standards as agreed with Project Managers. Planning and design of sustainable human settlement. Compilation of spatial development framework (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS). Ensure that availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposal to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound rick management practice and organizational requirements. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives. Manage the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organizational needs and requirements. Manage subordinate’s key performance areas. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kunene Tel No: 072 315 9992 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: REFS/013171 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus B Admin degree/NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration or equivalent. Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the Housing delivery environment and Customer Relations Management. 
 
DUTIES : To facilitate and coordinate the implementation of Demand Database/Needs Register and Customer Registration, Subsidy and Beneficiary Administration, Queries and Complaints Resolutions related to Housing, as well as giving support to projects implementation and other business Units pertaining to all Housing Programmes in the Department. Ensure effective and efficient Customer Service delivery, Community outreach Programmes, as well as Stakeholder liaison and participation within the Region. Adhere to Batho Pele principles. Report writing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa Tel No: 072 313 8052 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: REFS/013172 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Sedibeng Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus B Admin degree/NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration or equivalent. Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the Housing delivery environment and Customer Relations Management. 
 
DUTIES : To facilitate and coordinate the implementation of Demand Database/Needs Register and Customer Registration, Subsidy and Beneficiary Administration, Queries and Complaints Resolutions related to Housing, as well as giving support to projects implementation and other business Units pertaining to all Housing Programmes in the Department. Ensure effective and efficient Customer Service delivery, Community outreach Programmes, as well as Stakeholder liaison and participation within the Region. Adhere to Batho Pele principles. Report writing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Tshabalala Tel No: 063 691 4046 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT REF NO: REFS/013175 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration/Business Management or equivalent qualification, coupled with 4 - 5 years’ experience in office administration in the public – sector environment. An NQF Level 7 degree in Public Administration/Business Management will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of Government and Prescripts; Ability to work under pressure; production of quality minutes/reports; proven administrative, communication, technological, planning and organizational skills; Business letter writing, reports and presentation skills; good track record in managing/supervising of staff and problem-solving skill; record keeping principles/ procedure; ability to take decision and work independently; confidentiality; Driver’s License will also serve as an advantage. 
 
DUTIES : To provide secretarial services including acting as advisor to the HOD and relevant committee chairpersons in respect of and at any point in the conduct of committee administration. Compile the agenda of meetings chaired by both the Head of Department & MEC. Record minutes/decisions & communicate/disseminate to relevant role-players, follow-up on progress made, prepare briefing notes as well as other documentation. Provide executive implementation and administrative support to the office of the HOD and the department. Ensuring compliance with regard to committee meeting documentation and procedure, all legal requirements and changes in legislation and government protocol. Planning of executive meetings like the Senior Management Team, Executive Management Team, weekly programme management meetings, amongst others, as per the directive from the HOD. Attend to all committee meetings and provide advice on cooperate government issues. Ensure follow-ups on the implementation of decisions taken at SMT & EMT meetings and update action list. To ensure that the necessary information architecture is designed and applied to manage information in the secretarial function and ensure the highest level of information integrity. Ensure compliance with regard to committee documentation and procedure such as using Board Works and Microsoft Teams. Attend to ad hoc committees and provide advice on corporate governance issues. Strategic management including assisting in the translating policy into operational standards and procedures. To maintain an effective information reporting process amongst the Department Committee. To manage the relations between the Departments, Provincial and National Spheres of Government i.e., MINMEC, Premier and Co-ordinating Forums, Technical MMC/MEC meetings. Facilitate sound relations between the department and relevant stakeholders (i.e., Legislature, Agencies, SCOPA, Housing Portfolio committees and etc). To prepare documentation and reports for submission to all intergovernmental structures and committees. Monitor the implementation of resolutions emanating from Intergovernmental meetings. Provide reports on the implementation of the National and Provincial key performance indicators as outlined in the provincial growth and development strategy. Coordinate analysis and consolidate all reports from different branches in the Department. Management of general support services. Supervision of staff and coordination of performance agreements/assessments. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office. Management of the sub-business unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Khosi Kunene Tel No: 072 315 992 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TENDERING AND SOURCING REF NO: REFS/013176 
(12 Months Contract) 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus 3-year relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ Finance and Three (3) years Management experience. Four (4) years functional experience in Finance Management within the public service environment. The incumbent must have in-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management processes. Candidate should portray the following competencies: good communication skills, people management, policy analysis and development, risk and compliance management, stakeholder management and communication, good interpersonal relations and should be prepared to work under pressure. Knowledge and understanding of leadership, delegation and empowerment, report writing. In depth knowledge of Supply Chain Framework, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Departmental policies and procedures, General management, Strategic management and PFMA. Skills: Leadership, Negotiating, Facilitation, computer software packages is essential: MS Package (i.e. Advanced literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Verbal and written communication. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure that all approved tenders are advertised in line with the relevant compliance requirements. Coordinate the compilation of the terms of references in line with the PPPFA requirements. Compilation of the tender documents. Administer the briefing sessions and closing of tenders. Coordinate the process for the evaluation of tenders. Provide SCM advise where required. Prepare bid evaluation reports for Bid Adjudication Committee. Serve as the secretariat to the Bid Adjudication Committee. Compile the annual Procurement Plan. Prepare monthly management reports on tenders. Liaise with probity auditors throughout the entire tendering process. Keep records and reports of all the tenders. Ensure compliance to regulations on matters related to tenders. Attend to preliminary probity audit reviews during specifications, evaluations and adjudication stages. Publication of tender awards. Sourcing for contractors and professional resource teams. Managing the Request for Proposals (RFPs) from the panel of service providers. Coordinating of Bid Committee meetings. Preparation of reports for management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala Tel No: 063 691 4046 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TENDERING AND SOURCING REF NO: REFS/013177 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus 3-year relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing/ Logistics/ Finance. Three (3) years of relevant experience in Tender Management coupled with at least 2 years at Supervisory level. The incumbent must have in-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management processes. Candidate should portray the following competencies: good communication skills, people management, policy analysis and development, risk and compliance management, stakeholder management and communication, good interpersonal relations and should be prepared to work under pressure. Knowledge and understanding delegation and empowerment, report writing. Candidates must have the knowledge of the following: Public Service Regulation, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, and Treasury Prescripts related to supply chain i.e. Circulars, Practice Notes and computer software packages is essential: MS Package (i.e. Advanced literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook. 
 
DUTIES : Support the process of drafting of the terms of references. Packaging and verification of the tender documents to ensure that all the necessary documents are included in the tender document. Preparation of the actual tender advertisements. Placing of adverts in the appropriate platforms (e.g e-tender portal, government bulletin, newspapers, etc). Keeping records of the briefing minutes and register for all tenders. Managing the process of recording of all bids received. Execution of the compliance of bids received. Play the role of the secretariat for various bid committees. Administering of closing of request for Proposals (RFPs). Execution of the evaluation of RFPs. Preparation of the RFP reports to Bid Adjudication Committees and other delegated authority. Provide administrative support to all bid committees. Safekeeping of information and documents for audit purposes. Issuing of correspondences to various bidders (e.g bidding notes) during the tendering process. Updating of the procurement plan with awards made. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala Tel No: 063 691 4046 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE DELIVERY REF NO: REFS/013173 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum 
CENTRE : Johannesburg Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus National Diploma/NQF Level 6 in Public Administration or equivalent. Minimum of 2 - 4 years’ experience in the housing Delivery environment. Ability to communicate. Report writing skills. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Understanding of Service Standards Knowledge of applicable subsidy housing programmes. Understanding of project management cycle. Knowledge of Intergovernmental Relations principles. Ability to use applicable computer software Programmes. Knowledge of principles of Service delivery and innovation.
 
DUTIES : To manage and monitor registration of beneficiaries on National Housing Needs Register (NHNR). To ensure that all captured potential beneficiaries are registered and updated on NHNR. To generate potential beneficiary list from the NHNR. Provide the municipality with pre-screened list of potential beneficiaries. Liaise with PRT’s and relevant stakeholders. To do quality checks on all registrations made. Respond to queries emanating from registration processes. Prepare periodic management reports. Staff Development and Management. Perform Level 2 overrides. Ensure effective flow of information and documents management in the unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa Tel No: 072 313 8052 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.