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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (GDHS) 
 
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at www.gautengonline.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 February 2020 
 
 
NOTE : 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 www.gautengonline.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a Z83, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as certified 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). 
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL COORDINATION REF NO: REFS/004946 
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum (All – inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 8/Master’s degree in any Built Environment field or equivalent qualification. Minimum of 6 (six) years’ experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager. At least 4 years certified managerial experience. Registration with SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage. The following skills and Knowledge: Human Settlements Legislation and a Large scale programme and project management, Project management skills, principles and methodologies. Knowledge of the Construction Industry norms & standards, knowledge of Provincial Growth & Development Strategy (PGDS). Knowledge of the National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP) and National Development Plan: Vision 2030. Land use management. Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided applications, Legal and operational compliance, Project design and analysis knowledge, Project operational communication, Process knowledge and Maintenance skills. The candidate must have the following competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Managerial functions. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure that housing products comply with statutory and regulatory frameworks. Ensure provision of professional and technical advisory services to the department. Ensure provision of subsidy programmes within the regions Manage the implementation of community empowerment programmes; Ensure coordination of human settlements programmes and subsidy applications within the regions; Ensure project implementation, technical and professional services; and Ensure provision of corporate management and financial services to the region. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Ncunyana – Zukiswa.Ncunyana@gauteng.gov.za



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OTHER POSTS
 
 
OFFICE MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE HOD REF NO: REFS/004941 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (All-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus National Diploma/Degree in Office Management and or Administration and any other relevant qualification coupled with minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in office administration in the public-sector environment. Competencies: PFMA, public Service regularizations and Resolutions, decision making, analytical, financial management, planning and organising, people management, problem solving, conflict management, verbal and written communication, report writing, and computer literacy. Willingness to work long and irregular hours will be advantageous. Key Responsibility Areas: Diary Management, Office Management, Management of HoD’s Budget, Management of Correspondence, Manage HoD’s Logistics. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative and office support to the HOD. Oversee Logistical and administrative arrangement for meeting and other engagements that the HOD is involved in. Facilitate research and co-ordinate projects. Manage the consolidation of operational plans and reviews in accordance with Departmental Strategic Plan. Compile the year planner for the office. Set up and maintain systems in the Office of the HOD that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office. Ensure, oversee and advise on the effective flow of information and document to and from the office of the HOD and advice the HOD accordingly. Quality-assure and edit all documentation both for internal and external consumption. Draft and oversee responses drafted on enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Remain up-to-date with regards to the applicable. Prescripts/policies and procedures to ensure effective support to the HOD Initiate, manage and complete designated special projects in the office of the HOD. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the staff in the office of the HOD. Manage the human resource related aspects to the staff in the office of the HOD, which includes training and developmental programmes. Liaise and communicate on a regular basis with the office of the MEC, internal and external stakeholders in ensuring understanding and expectations with regards to documents to be submitted to the HOD. Determine and collate information with regards to the budget needs of the office of the HOD. Keep records of expenditure commitments, monitor expenditure and alert the HOD with regards to possible over and under expenditure. Ensure effective communication takes place between the office of the HOD and other units within the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Ncunyana – Zukiswa.Ncunyana@gauteng.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE HOD REF NO: REFS/004944 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus Secretarial Diploma/ Public Administration Diploma/NQF Level 5 or equivalent qualification 3 - 5 years’ experience in rendering support services to a Senior Manager. Competencies- language skills and strong interpersonal skills; good telephone etiquette; high level computer skills, organizing and writing skills, detail orientated, time management, communication and conflict handling skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a professional secretariat support function; general office administration, which includes but not limited to: receive telephone calls and exercise discretion; handle queries; perform advanced typing; liaise with key customers and stakeholders; ensure effective flow of information and documents to and from the unit. Diary management: arrange and schedule meetings; confirm appointments; preparation of agendas and record keeping of meetings; book venues and handle logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops. Report writing; manage the overall procurement processes for the unit; coordinate and administer payment of service providers; manage monthly expenditures on goods procured and handling of petty cash; manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit and ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies; develop and manage a register of all incoming and outgoing documents in line with the business objectives of the Department and, conduct follow-ups with reports. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications such as excel, power point, word, Outlook. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Ncunyana – Zukiswa.Ncunyana@gauteng.gov.za