GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (GDHS) VACANCIES

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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). It should be accompanied by a Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: UPGRADING INFORMAL SETTLEMENT PROGRAMME REF NO: REFS/014784 (X2 POSTS)
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all – inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus a National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree qualification at NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planner / Project Management. Five (5) years’ experience at Junior Management Level in Infrastructure Project Management field. Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : Monitor relevant town planning and human settlements legislation and ensure that all projects comply with the regulations. Assist in the development of long and short-term plans for land use, relocation and management of informal settlements. Conduct research and benchmarks on the UISP policies. Develop UISP implementation guidelines, processes, and procedures. Manage the coordination of training and workshops on UISP processes and procedures. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance of the UISP Norms and Standards. Manage and conduct Environment/situational Analysis in relation with informal Settlements in the province. Coordinate the mapping of the Informal Settlements. Analyse of the spatial data in relation with Informal Settlement. Manage and establish the Informal Settlements database. Manage the development of the implementation plan. Manage and coordinate workshops with relevant stakeholder on the approved UISP implementation plan. Ensure incorporation of the Informal Settlement plan in the Integrated Development Plan. Administer the Informal Settlements upgrading partnership grant and make recommendations regarding the allocation of funds for UISP upgrading and relocation projects. Monitor and measure impact of UISP. Manage and ensure continuous the reporting of the informal settlement plans for each settlement. Manage the establishment of the UISP forum and Lead in community engagement and participation with regards to the upgrading of the settlements. Oversee the administration of the UISP forum. Collaborate with municipalities on the implementation of the UISP. Forge and maintain good relations with key stakeholder in implementation of the UISP. Management of the staff.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms O Seletela at 079 804 3939
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RAPID LAND RELEASE PROGRAMMES REF NO: REFS/014795 (X2 POSTS)
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all – inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus a National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration/Management / Project Management or relevant and equivalent three year qualification. Five (5) years’ experience at Junior Management Level in Infrastructure Project Management field. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : Conduct research and benchmarks on the Rapid Land Release policies. Manage and ensure analysis of the Rapid Land Release relevant legislation. Develop provincial Rapid Land Release policies aligned to the national strategies. Develop Rapid Land Release implementation guidelines, processes and procedures. Manage the coordination of training and workshops on Rapid Land Release processes and procedures. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance of the Rapid Land Release Norms and Standards. Develop/review the beneficiary allocation criteria for rapid land release programme Conduct needs analysis of the Rapid land release programme to inform the human settlements planning. Coordinate collation of qualifying beneficiaries from relevant business unit. Participate in the plenary activities involving serviced lands. Manage and establish the rapid land release programme database. Manage the development of the rapid land release programme strategy. Manage the development of the implementation plan. Manage and coordinate workshops with relevant stakeholder on the approved rapid land release programme implementation plan. Monitor and measure impact of rapid land release programme. Manage and ensure continuous reporting of the Rapid Land Release programme. Updated and maintained rapid land release programme database. Management of the staff.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa at 072 313 8052
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INVESTIGATIONS REF NO: REFS/014796
SALARY : R382 245 per annum
CENTRE : Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an NQF (Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Public Management and/or related field of study (B-Tech will be an added advantage). 3 - 5 years' functional experience in fraud and corruption investigation. Possession of a valid driver’s license: Code C1. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of investigation methodologies. Project Management, Report writing and Computer skills. Experience in performing complex investigations and forensic investigation analysis of financial documents. Proficiency in forensic techniques, including ability to develop and execute investigative work plans. Ability to analyse and recognise evidence in financial records and supporting source documents. Ability to reconstruct complex financial and or business transactions. Knowledge and understanding of criminal law processes and procedures, law of evidence, court procedures. Experience with working with law enforcement agencies like SAPS, NPA and SIU. Knowledge and understanding of Housing Legislation and Policy PFMA; and Protected Disclosure Act; and the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act; Treasury Regulations and all other relevant prescripts. Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or a Certified Fraud Examiner will be an added advantage.
 
DUTIES : Assist to conducts diverse, complex, and sensitive investigations into issues of fraud and corruption within the organization. Assist to initiate investigation projects within the organization and provide plans and strategies on how to conduct investigations. Assist to provide reports and presentations of investigative results which enable and support fraud risk management decision-making. Assist to provide intricate liaison with law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal matters. Assist to provide primary leadership, to include case review and case assignment, for all requests for investigative services.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa at 072 313 8052
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za