KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with copies of qualifications (including senior certificate), driver’s licence (where applicable), ID and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. 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 State Security on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, 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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
PROJECT OFFICER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT REF NO: 26/2022 (MI) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Infrastructure 
Directorate: Infrastructure Development 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management coupled with 1 year experience in built environment related project management. A valid code 8 driver’s license. Computer literacy in MS Office. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of the DORA, relevant legislation and policies (municipal grant and infrastructure development ), Knowledge of budget and cash flow management, Knowledge of project life cycle, programme and project management, Financial management and infrastructure contract administration skills, Information management and reporting and project business planning skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Knowledge of the interpretation and review of municipal project business plans. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to assist the Project Manager in respect of infrastructure development programmes and project management with the following key responsibilities: Support Project Manager in the implementation and coordination of municipal infrastructure development programmes, Assist the Project Manager in project management including contract administration, Assist the Project Manager in Project Management and Information Systems management (MIGMIS) of infrastructure development programmes, Assist in district capacity building programmes, Provide administrative support to project management component, Support Project Manager in data analysis, data management and data cleansing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms CH Jama at Tel No: 033-3556112 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROJECT OFFICER (CSC) REF NO: 23/2022 (MLEDS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Local Economic Development Support 
Directorate: Community Service Centres 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Project Management/ Public Management/ Built Environment or related qualification coupled with 1 years’ experience in project management/ community development/ infrastructure environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of business planning, Knowledge of monitoring & evaluation systems, Knowledge of CSC programmes and electronic filing, Knowledge of project management, Knowledge of interpretation of relevant and related legislation, Knowledge of research and analysis of data, Knowledge of PFMA, PSR and PSA, Analytical & innovative thinking skills, Research & facilitation skills, Strategy development, report writing and presentation skills, People management skills, Relationship management and decision making skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide technical support on community service centres infrastructure development with the following key responsibilities: Facilitate improved community access to government centres, Facilitate the rehabilitation and maintenance of community service centres, Facilitate the operation of community service centres, Monitor and evaluate performance of Programme implementation, Manage the project administration system, Apprise Project Managers on programme progress. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Badul at Tel No: 033 355 6480 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services 
Directorate: Auxiliary Services 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Ulundi Ref No: 20/2022 (CS) 
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 21/2022 (CS) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent coupled with 3 years experience in a registry environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of the governmental filing environment, Knowledge of information management, Knowledge of records management practices, Knowledge and understanding of filing systems, Good numerical skills, Ability to work under pressure, Accuracy in checking and capturing information, Managing performance skills, Supervisory/ managing people skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Good computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide effective record keeping for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs with the following key responsibilities: To provide proper management, maintenance and application of the approved filing system, To regulate the receipt and flow of documentation within and outside the Department, Ensure custody and care of all records within the registry, Managing the disposal of records, Provide advice and guidance to the staff and measure the performance of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mtshali at Tel No: 033 2608028 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRANSPORT OFFICER (DEPARTMENT FLEET) REF NO: 22/2022 (CS) 
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services 
Directorate: Auxiliary Services 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Durban
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent coupled with 3 years’ experience in a transport environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: Knowledge of fleet management principles and guidelines, Knowledge of administration procedures applied within government departments, Knowledge of appropriate legislation governing the use of official transport, Interpretation of legislation, policies and statistics, Understanding of all prescripts, practices and procedures, Ability to interpret and apply policies/legislation, Problem solving and analytical thinking, Fleet management skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Good computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to control the utilisation and functioning of official vehicles with the following key responsibilities: -Control the administrative procedure regarding vehicle fleet management, Administer the review and distribution of policies relating to fleet management, Control the licensing and administration of fuel cards, Ensure the collection of departmental fleet services vehicles for the pool, Administer departmental fleet vehicle asset register, Control the effective utilisation of the resources within the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mtshali at Tel No: 033 2608028 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 24/2022 (MLEDS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Local Economic Development Support 
Directorate: Extended Public Works Programme 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent coupled with 3 years’ experience in an administration environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of local government legislation and policies, Excellent communication skills, Understanding of policies, Minute taking and report writing skills, Good organisational skills, office management and document tracking skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will primarily be required to render project monitoring, administrative support and research functions to the Special Initiatives unit on all special projects as they come on board with the following key responsibilities:- Facilitate the development of EPWP policy frameworks by the municipalities, Facilitate the registration of projects in the EPWP database, Assist the Deputy Director implement the monitoring and reporting framework and prepare consolidated progress reports on a monthly basis, Render administrative functions and support to the unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Moloi Tel No: 033 8975604 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: LED PROJECT SUPPORT REF NO: 25/2022 (MLDS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Local Economic Development Support 
Directorate: Project Implementation and Institutional Support 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent or a higher qualification in Administration coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in administration or rendering a support service to the Director. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of office management, Basic knowledge Of financial administration, Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures, Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations, Language and good telephone etiquette skills, Sound organization and interpersonal skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to render a secretarial support to the Director with the following key responsibilities: Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the Director, Render administrative support services, Provide support to the Director regarding meetings, Support the Director with the administration of the Chief Director’s budget, Study the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NNF Buthelezi at Tel No: 033 897 5891 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: 27/2022 (MI) (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Infrastructure 
Directorate: Infrastructure Development 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Accounting/Financial Management/Internal Auditing/Economics or a Finance related qualification coupled with 1 year experience in public sector financial/ programme and contract management environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of relevant prescripts, legislation and policies, Knowledge of budget and cash flow management – entry level, Knowledge of municipal grant and infrastructure policies, programme and project management, Presentation, Analytical and financial management skills, Teamwork and problem solving skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), A valid code 8 driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to support the co-ordination and management of infrastructure grants and programme information with the following key responsibilities: Collate municipal and departmental project cash flows, Maintain financial reporting information, Verify claims for expenditure, Monitor expenditure against cash flow, Provide administrative support to funding component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms CH Jama at Tel No: 033-3556112 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HR OFFICER: SUPERVISOR REF NO: 28/2022 (HRMD) 
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development 
Directorate: Human Resource Administration 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in a possession of Grade 12 certificate coupled with 3 years’ experience in the Human Resource management environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of the Public Service prescripts, Legislation, policies and collective agreements relating to HRM, Knowledge of HR systems and their relation to other systems within the Department as well as PERSAL, Interpersonal Relations, policy Interpretation and presentation skills, Problem solving and decision making skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Good computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required ensure the provision of conditions of service for employees within the Department with the following key responsibilities: - Ensure appointments and transfers are processed timeously, Administer the exits process, Ensure leave matters are attended to, Co-ordinate long service awards and IOD’s, Supervise human resources/staff 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Rautenbach at Tel No: 033-260 8003