KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

• Knowledge of the generic management processes • Knowledge of Public Service Acts and policies • Knowledge of the Constitution • Knowledge of communication policy • Knowledge of public relations and journalism • Knowledge of communication campaigns • Knowledge of event, project and performance management • Knowledge of advertising • Desktop publishing and graphic design skills • Decision making and problem solving skills • Financial management and leadership skills • Strategic communication and project management skills • Time management skills • Good listening skills • Presentation skills • Language proficiency (English/Zulu) skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to manage the public relations, marketing and advertising services of the department with the following key responsibilities:- • Manage the branding of the department to all relevant stakeholders • Provide for a communication media buying advertising service • Oversee the implementation of a public relations strategy for the department • Ensure the provision of a marketing and advertising strategy for the department • Provide a media liaison service to the department • Manage the staff and budget of the Sub Directorate.
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PUBLICATIONS, DTP AND WEB DESIGN
SALARY: R733 257 - R 863 748 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG - REFERENCE: 7/2019 (CC)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum
National Diploma or NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Communication/ Public Relations/ Journalism or related qualification coupled with 3 years junior management experience in communication/ public relations/ journalism working environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Advanced knowledge of communication and public relations • Knowledge of campaign planning and implementation • Knowledge of event management • Knowledge of the generic management processes • Knowledge of Public Service Acts and policies • Knowledge of the Constitution •Knowledge of communication policy • Knowledge of public relations and journalism • Knowledge of communication campaigns • Knowledge of event, project and performance  management • Knowledge of advertising • Desktop publishing and graphic design skills • Decision making and problem solving skills • Financial management and leadership skills • Strategic communication and project management skills • Time management skills • Good listening skills • Presentation skills • Language proficiency (English/Zulu) skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to provide a publications, translations and multimedia service with the following key responsibilities:- • Provide a translation service to the Department • Manage the content (writing and editing) of all communication material • Manage the administration of the websites • Provide employee communication • Manage the staff and budget of the Sub Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Ndlovu - TELEPHONE: (033) 897 5890
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
 
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRES
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FUNCTIONALITY
SALARY: R733 257 - R 863 748 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG - REFERENCE: 1/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum
National Diploma or NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Public Management/ Facilities Management/ Community Development or related qualification coupled with 3-5 years junior management experience in the management of public facilities, government service delivery initiatives and local government environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of community infrastructure • Knowledge of information management • Knowledge of legislation (PFMA, PSR and PSA) • Knowledge of stakeholder engagement • Knowledge of capacity building • Knowledge of coordination of intersectoral committees • Knowledge of CSC programmes and shared services • Knowledge of IGR framework • Knowledge of 5YLGA • Knowledge of strategy development • Knowledge of interpretation of relevant and related legislation • Knowledge of research and analysis of data • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and systems • Strategic capability and leadership skills • Decision making and problem solving and analysis skills • Team leadership and creativity skills • Customer focus and responsiveness skills • Planning, organising and presentation skills • Conflict management and negotiation skills • People management skills • Financial management skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to facilitate community service centres functionality and occupation by service providers with the following key responsibilities:- • Manage improved community access to government centres • Manage the development and implementation of government centres frameworks • Monitor and evaluate government centres performance • Develop capacity building programmes to promote functionality of government centres • Manage resources of the sub-directorate efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRES
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SALARY: R869 007 - 1 023 645 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG - REFERENCE: 2/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum National Diploma or NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in the Built environment/ Construction Project Management/ Project Management or related qualification coupled with 3-5 years junior management experience in managing projects in the built environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of business plan & project proposal writing • Knowledge of conceptualising of programme strategies • Knowledge of empowerment programmes in CSC • Knowledge of project management • Knowledge of legal and operational compliance • Knowledge of interpretation of relevant and related legislation • Knowledge of research and analysis of data • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and systems • Knowledge of technical consulting • Knowledge of PFMA, PSR and PSA • Strategic capability and leadership skills • Problem solving and analysis skills • Decision making and team leadership skills • Creativity and financial management skills • Customer focus and responsiveness skills • People management and presentation skills • Planning and organising skills • Conflict management and negotiation skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to facilitate community service centres infrastructure development with the following key responsibilities:- • Manage improved community access to government centres • Manage the construction of community service centres • Manage habitation and maintenance of community service centres • Monitor and evaluate on government centres performance • Manage resources of the sub-directorate efficiently and effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT PLANNING AND SECTOR SUPPORT
SALARY: R869 007 - 1 023 645 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG - REFERENCE: 3/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum
Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Agricultural Sciences/ Economics/ Development Studies, Tourism or Urban and Regional Planning/ Economic Planning or related qualification coupled with 3 - 5 years’ experience in the research within the specific sector environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: • Knowledge of project management and research methodology • Knowledge of management and capacity building • Knowledge of legislation (PFMA, MFMA, PSR and PSA) • Knowledge of financial management and project packaging • Knowledge of LED strategies and frameworks • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and systems • Knowledge of IDP, National and Provincial strategies relevant to LED • Knowledge of analysis of data • Knowledge of PPP • Knowledge of policy analysis and interpretation of relevant and related legislation • Awareness and understanding of local development programmes • Excellent research skills • Organisational skills including ability to prioritise work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Reasoning, problem solving and negotiation skills • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to provide sector specific support to municipalities and district development agencies to effectively drive LED in line with Provincial Policies with the following key  responsibilities:- • Research, package and present sector specific projects in line with the provincial development frameworks (PGDS and PSEDS) • Support municipalities in monitoring and evaluating the impact of LED projects implementation • Manage the implementation of the directorates projects in line with Provincial catalytic programmes (e.g. RASET, SEZ, Phakisa, Aerotropolis, etc.) • Develop policies,
strategies and frameworks on development partnerships aimed at municipalities • Manage the resources of the sub-directorate efficiently and effectively.

 
 
DIRECTORATE: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
SALARY: R733 257 - R 863 748 PER ANNUM (All inclusive
Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG REFERENCE: 4/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum National Diploma or NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Development Studies/ Business Management/ Public Administration or related qualification coupled with 3 years junior management experience in partnership development/corporate social investment environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of policy analysis and development • Knowledge of project management • Knowledge of public and private partnership • Knowledge of public and municipal legislation • Good planning and leadership skills • Team development and presentation skills • Decision making and problem solving skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to mobilize and manage development partnerships to support LED initiatives within the municipalities with the following key responsibilities: - • Facilitate mobilization of investments partners to support LED interventions in municipalities • Undertake market research to determine development linkages • Establish collaboration with private sector to provide a platform for socio and economic benefit of rural communities • Establish and maintain a District stakeholders forum to facilitate and strengthen development partnerships • Develop policies, strategies and frameworks on development partnerships aimed at municipalities • Manage resources of the sub-directorate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
POST TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LED INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SALARY: R733 257 - R 863 748 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG - REFERENCE: 5/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Development/ Project Management or related qualification coupled with 3-years junior management experience in the development environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: • Knowledge of Public Service Regulation and municipal legislation • Knowledge of the local economic development agenda and institutional development • Knowledge of policy analysis and development • Knowledge of project management • Knowledge of provincial growth and development strategy • Knowledge of rural development • Good planning and team development skills • Decision making and problem solving skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to develop and implement strategic intervention projects for rural communities with the following key responsibilities: - • Ensure the promotion of rural inclusion programmes • Facilitate the identification and implementation of rural development nodal intervention • Monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of rural development programs • Develop policies and strategies aimed at rural development • Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
POST TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
SALARY: R869 007 - 1 023 645 PER ANNUM (All inclusive Middle Management Service package)
CENTRE: ULUNDI - REFERENCE: 6/2019 (MLEDS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum
Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in the field of Management, Engineering or Development and Planning or related qualification coupled with 3-5 years junior management experience in the economic development field/programme and financial management environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: • Knowledge of local government • Knowledge of project consolidate objectives • Knowledge of project management • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes and systems • Knowledge of capacity building
• Knowledge of interpretation of relevant and related legislation • Planning and organising skills • Excellent report writing and presentation skills • Problem solving skills • Strategic and analytical skills • Good interpersonal skills • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to support and
manage the implementation of the Chief Directorate: Special Initiatives within one of the three regions of the Department, namely Coastal, Inland and Northern region with the following key responsibilities:- • Support municipalities with refinement and implementation at municipal plans of action and the monitoring thereof to end • Coordinate and support implementation of interventions at municipal level for the region in line with Provincial Programs and Objectives (e.g. Red Tape Reduction, RASET Operation Phakisa) • Monitor, evaluate and report progress in implementation of interventions and budget expenditure in projects funded by the Department • Provide regional reports towards input into a year report • Liaise with relevant regional programme stakeholders from sector departments • Contribute to the preparation of the Directorates input to the Chief Directorate monthly report and annual report • Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Mgutshini - TELEPHONE: (033) 897 5656
TELEPHONE: (033) 897 5656 Ms B Mgutshini
TELEPHONE: (033) 897 5656
 
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
 
DIRECTORATE: LEGAL SERVICES
POST TITLE: SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (OSD)
SALARY: R 473,820.00 – R 1,140,828 PER ANNUM (MR6)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 2/2019 (LS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum Bachelor’s Degree or NQF 7 level as recognised by SAQA in LLB or related qualification coupled with 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience in the criminal and civil courts, law of evidence, legislative drafting and knowledge of labour law.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of English Language and legal terminology • Wide knowledge of legal subjects and fields, for example the law of contracts and delict • Knowledge of resolution 1 of 2003 • Knowledge of Internet research ability • Knowledge of legislative drafting • Analytical ability to grasp context of problem skills • The ability to observe human behaviour to discern between truthfulness and lies skills • Drafting, training and presentation skills • Interpretation of
statutes skills • Management skills • Good communication skills (verbal, written & negotiating) • Computer literacy in MS office with the ability to conduct research • A valid code 8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to render legal support services to the Department with emphasis on Traditional Affairs matters, with the following key responsibilities:- • Render legal advisory services • Render legal drafting services • Render dispute resolution services • Render legal administrative services.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T Tubane - TELEPHONE: (033) 395 2035
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
 
DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE
POST TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE (2 POSTS)
SALARY: R376 596 – R454 920 PER ANNUM
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 4/2019 (MG)
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in a legal field or related qualification or related qualification coupled with 3 years working knowledge and supervisory experience in local government, public service or legal environment after qualification. A qualification or proven experience in legislative drafting is compulsory.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of relevant legislation • Knowledge of research and development of legislation • Knowledge of conflict resolution • Knowledge of policy analysis • Knowledge of project management • Planning and organising skills • Conflict resolution skills • Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills • Management of finances skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code
8 driver’s license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to undertake processes in support of efficient municipal governance and compliance with the following key responsibilities:- • Undertake the assessment of the executive authority of municipalities • Undertake the assessment of the municipal council institutional framework and administer the legislative processes associated therewith • Process applications for by-elections in terms of timeframes • Provide support to  municipalities with their legislative authority • Provide advice and legal guidance on municipal legislative framework • Undertake the drafting of legal documents • Management of resources.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Duma – TELEPHONE: 033 355 6311

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NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Services Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with originally certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license 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 to 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 us within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
The following posts are being re-advertised: Deputy Director: Functionality, Deputy Director: Project Management, Deputy Director: Project Planning and Sector Support, Deputy Director: Development Partnership, Deputy Director: Led Institutional Development, Project Manager: Project Implementation, Senior Legal Administration Officer and Assistant Director: Municipal Governance. All applicants who applied previously need to re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered.
 
 
APPLICATIONS TO BE POSTED TO: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or HAND DELIVERED TO: 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms N Ngcobo.

Closing date: 06 December 2019 (Applications received after this date will not be accepted).
 
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering disabled people.

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