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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS 
 
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability. 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 14th Floor North Tower, Natalia 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr LA Nyilenda 
 
CLOSING DATE : 27 November 2020 (Applications received after this date will not be accepted). 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with originally certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence and ID. Applicants who possess a qualification which was obtained from a non-South African University must produce SAQA evaluations when submitting their applications. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the NIA on the following checks (Security Clearance, Qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise in terms of SMS posts that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department.
Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend the 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 above-mentioned post is being re-advertised. All applicants who applied previously need to re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPECIALIST REF NO: 5/2020 (MSDS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Service Delivery Support 
Directorate: Local Government Champions 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Service) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of an undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in the field of Public Administration/ Municipal Governance/ Administration/ Social Sciences or a related qualification coupled with 5 years at a middle /senior management level in the local government environment. Furthermore the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of relevant local government legislation and enabling prescripts, Knowledge of functioning of municipalities, Knowledge of intergovernmental and internal relations, Knowledge of Project Management principles, Ability to articulate and implement the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act (IGFA), Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and all other relevant local government legislation, Ability to nurture relationships with strategic partners (especially municipalities) within and outside of the government sector, Good planning and management skills, Strategic analysis and conflict resolution skills, Decision making and team development skills, Problem solving and project management skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 drivers licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to manage and coordinate municipal support and COGTA programmes within the Districts with the following key responsibilities:- Implement predetermined municipal support programme objectives, Manage departmental projects regarding municipalities facing service delivery problems (Back to Basics), Provide and facilitate hands on specialist support to municipalities on local government issues and municipal support programmes (Municipal administration, governance and finance), Facilitate the planning and coordination of appropriate interventions, Refer high profile queries/ complaints regarding service delivery problems to HOD/ MEC, Compile reports on service delivery issues within the districts, Convene meetings and provide support to municipalities on municipal support service programmes, Oversee municipal performance and service delivery improvement programmes within municipalities, Manage the implementation of the MEC’s activity plan, campaign plans and ministerial visits to municipalities to launch campaigns, Provide support with the development of MEC’s project plans, Monitor the implementation of the municipal support programmes and campaign plans within municipalities, Ensure the compilation of reports on affected municipalities by obtaining relevant evidence, Provide feedback to all stakeholders, Liaise with relevant stakeholders with regard to municipal support programme launches/ campaigns, Provide support in facilitating the visits by MEC’s to municipalities within the district, Support the MEC’s during the visits by briefing them on the status of the municipal support programmes and challenges faced by municipalities, Manage administrative support functions pertaining to municipal support programmes, Provide reports timeously on status of service delivery issues, Develop and implement policies, frameworks, guidelines and toolkits, Analyse and interpret legislation and existing frameworks in respect of service delivery imperatives, Development of effective municipal performance and service delivery policies, strategies, guidelines and toolkits, Develop best practices in respect of policy matters, Ensure implementation of policies and strategies, Provide advice and guidance to management and municipalities regarding the interpretation and implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines and toolkits, Monitor and evaluate compliance with implemented policies, Report on any discrepancies with regard to compliance with all relevant stakeholders, Manage the resources of the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Ally at 033 3556554