KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

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 for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise 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 following posts of are being re-advertised and replaced: Assistant Director: Physical Security, Assistant Director: Forensic Audits. All applicants who applied previously must re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: DISASTER MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS REF NO: 3/2021 (DM)
Chief Directorate: Disaster Management
Directorate: Disaster Management Operations
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 Disaster Management/Fire Technology/ Emergency Management or a related qualification coupled with 5 years’ experience at a middle management/ senior management level in the disaster management environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG).Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation & policies, Knowledge in terms of interpretation of relevant and related legislation, Knowledge of service delivery policy, Knowledge of structure & functioning of Government, Awareness and understanding of cultural climate within the Public Service, Awareness & understanding of service delivery environment, Knowledge of project management, Team development and problem solving skills, Decision making and public participation skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to facilitate disaster management interventions at provincial and municipal levels with the following key responsibilities: Facilitate disaster management awareness, preparedness and capacity building, Facilitate volunteerism in all spheres of government, Facilitate disaster management emergency responses, Establish and maintain communication links between all spheres of government, Manage the resources of the unit.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ngema at Tel No: 033 8973962

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE REF NO: 3/2021 (MG)
Chief Directorate: Municipal Administration and Governance
Directorate: Municipal Governance
SALARY : R869 007 per annum, (all inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Law (LLB) or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ junior management experience in local government, public service or a legal environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of relevant legislation, Knowledge of the legal framework in Local Government, Awareness and understanding of the municipal environment, Knowledge of research and development of legislation, Knowledge of conflict resolution, policy analysis and project management, Planning and time management skills, Conflict resolution and team development skills Decision making and problem solving skills. Financial management skills. Good communication skills (verbal & written) Computer literacy in MS office A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to support and monitor efficient municipal governance and compliance, with the following key responsibilities: Assess and monitor the executive authority of municipalities, Assess the municipal council institutional framework and administer the legislative processes associated therewith, Facilitate the regulating and processing of municipal electoral matters, Support, monitor and guide municipalities with their legislative authority, Drafting of legal documents.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Ngwenya at Tel No: 033 3556311
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RAPID RESPONSE REF NO: 1/2021 (CDWPP)
Chief Directorate: Community Development Workers and Public Participation Programme
Directorate: CDWP and Rapid Response
SALARY : R733 257 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/ Municipal Governance/ Law Enforcement/ Social Sciences/ Community Development or International/ Intergovernmental Relations coupled with 3 years’ junior management experience in local government. Related stakeholder coordination experience will be an added advantage. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of relevant legislation, Knowledge of all relevant enabling prescripts, Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and functioning of municipalities, Ability to articulate and implement the IGFA, Ability to nurture relationships with strategic partners within and outside of the government sector, Planning and management skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Conflict resolution and problem solving skills, Team development and decision making skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to ensure that service delivery problems are responded to timeously with the following key responsibilities: Ensure local engagement prior to and after service delivery protests, Ensure that service delivery protests are responded to timeously, Manage the rapid response service to areas that are pressure points and threatened by service delivery protests within the district, Oversee the identification of service delivery problems utilizing various systems, Develop and implement policies, frameworks, guidelines and toolkits, Management of resources.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. F Makhanya at Tel No: 033 3556562
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OD & JE REF NO: 1/2021 (OD & ES)
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management & Development
Directorate: Organisational Development & Organisational Efficiency Services
SALARY : R733 257 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Work Study/Management Services/ Human Resource Management or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ junior management experience in a human resource environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations as well as the PFMA, Knowledge of Work-study and Job Evaluation, Interpretation and analytical skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation, budgeting and financial management skills, Project management and managerial skills (Planning, Organising. Leading and Control), Business process re-engineering skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal), Computer literacy in MS Office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to manage the provision of organisational design, efficiency and job evaluation services with the following key responsibilities: Ensure the provision of organisational development, business process re-engineering and change management services, Manage the provision of Job Evaluation services, Manage and facilitate the design of job descriptions, Provide advice and guidance in order to achieve organisational goals and effective service delivery, Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr DM Cele at Tel No: 033 2608063
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING SERVICES REF NO: 1/2021 (FA)
Chief Directorate: Finance
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R733 257 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial management or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ junior management and administrative experience in a financial management environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) – best practices, Knowledge of government processes and policy analysis, Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Knowledge of project management and instruction notes, Knowledge of the financial management system (BAS) and performance budgeting best practice & guidelines, Planning skills, Team development, decision making and problem solving skills, Report writing & general (Academic) writing skills, Financial management and budgeting systems skills, Analytical and management skills, Functional ability and coaching and developing people 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 the financial systems and accounting services of the Department with the following key responsibilities: Compile annual/interim financial statements, Manage financial accounting system (BAS) and accounting services of the Department, Develop financial policies and guidelines, manage the resources of the Sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Cele Tel No: at 033 260 8017
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CREDITORS MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2/2021 (FA)
Chief Directorate: Finance
Directorate: Financial Accounting
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial management or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ supervisory experience in a financial management environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Sound knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, SCM and other prescripts, Sound knowledge of procurement and payment systems, policies and procedures, Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations and the Labour Relations Act, Functional knowledge of BAS, Good planning, decision making and problem solving skills, Ability to develop the unit into a team, Numeracy skills, computer literacy (MS Office), report writing and financial management 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 creditor management services with the following key responsibilities: Manage the receiving and recording of valid invoices, Manage the payment of suppliers within 30 days, Manage financial reconciliations and reporting, Manage the resources of the unit.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Cele Tel No: at 033 260 8017
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRADITIONAL HOUSE (X6 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Traditional Resource Administration
Directorate: Traditional Institutional Support
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRES : Umgungundlovu Ref No: 4/2021 (TRA)
Harry Gwala Ref No: 5/2021 (TRA)
Umzinyathi Ref No: 6/2021 (TRA)
Uthukela Ref No: 7/2021 (TRA)
Zululand Ref No: 8/2021 (TRA)
Uthungulu Ref No: 9/2021 (TRA)
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration or a related qualification coupled with 3 years supervisory experience in an administrative and/ or a traditional affairs environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Knowledge of the KZN Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, Knowledge of Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, Knowledge of Administration, HR Prescripts and SCM processes, Minute taking and numeracy and mathematical skills, Problem solving skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative support services for the Traditional Institutions with the following key responsibilities:- Ensure the provision of secretariat support and maintenance services to Local Houses and Traditional Councils, Facilitate capacity building needs for Local Houses and Traditional Councils, Advise municipalities on customary law, customs, traditional leadership and traditional communities within that District Municipality, Provide financial management support to Traditional Councils and to the Local House, Ensure the provision of corporate support services, Co-ordinate inter alia development initiatives within the District, Exercise control of staff.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mtshali at Tel No: 033 897 5601
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL SECURITY REF NO: 4/2021 (CS)
Directorate: Corporate Services
Directorate: Auxiliary Services
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Security field or a related qualification coupled with 3-5 years security management/supervisory experience. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Knowledge of security acts and policies, Knowledge of financial management systems and security functions as well as security management, Knowledge of policy analysis and project management, Strategic thinking, research and security skills, Financial management and decision making skills, Problem solving and interpersonal skills, Analytical and strategic management skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to render effective and proficient security investigation services with the following key responsibilities: Ensure that the Department and its property are safe and secure, Conduct investigations pertaining to security services in the Department, Assist with the management of service providers of security services at departmental buildings and events/functions, Formulate policies, procedures and guidelines, Provide advice and technical support on security matters.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Mnyandu at Tel No: 033 - 897 3860
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FORENSIC AUDITS REF NO: 4/2021(MAG)
Chief Directorate: Municipal Administration & Governance
Directorate: Municipal Investigations
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Auditing/ Policing/ Forensic Auditing or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ experience in an investigation environment. Furthermore, the candidate must be cleared in terms of National Security Clearance. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Procedure Act, Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Public Service Act, law of evidence, the Municipal Finance Management Act and Local Government legislation, Knowledge of application of legislation and policy planning, Project management, decision making and problem solving skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Ablity to manage and lead a team, Computer literacy in MS office, A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to conduct forensic investigation services on behalf of the Department with the following key responsibilities: Undertake investigations at municipalities to establish irregularities, fraud, corruption and quantity losses to determine culpability, Apply proactive measures to combat theft, fraud and corruption, Ensure the development and implementation of fraud prevention plans, policies and procedures for municipalities, Conduct desktop investigations on cases of alleged corruption reported through the anti-corruption hotline regarding municipalities, Manage the resources under your control.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Govender at Tel No: 033 355 6292