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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:-• Sound knowledge of relevant legislations ( MFRA, MPRA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act ) • Knowledge of legal compliance • Knowledge of project management, policy analysis and strategic planning • Knowledge of infrastructure development and programme management • Knowledge of financial management and supply chain management • Knowledge of the structure and functioning of government as well as Infrastructure development environment in South Africa • Knowledge of operation and maintenance planning and implementation • Engineering and professional judgment • Strategic capability and leadership skills • Planning and organizing as well as time management skills • Decision making and problem solving skills • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Team leadership and change management skills • Management of finances and financial skills • Project management skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid code 8 drivers licence.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to facilitate and monitor Infrastructure development within municipalities with the following key responsibilities: - • Manage and facilitate municipal infrastructure development • Manage and facilitate sustainable service delivery • Ensure the management of infrastructure finance • Co-ordinate water, sanitation and energy services planning • Manage the resources of the Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES:Ms B Mgutshini TELEPHONE: 033 897 5656
 

 
 
BUSINESS UNIT: MONITORING EVALUATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIRECTORATE: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SERVICE DELIVERY
POST TITLE: DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SERVICE DELIVERY
SALARY: R 948 174 PER ANNUM (All inclusive SMS management service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 1/2018 (MESP)
 
REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Bachelor's Degree or NQF level 7 in Strategic Planning/ Public Administration/ Strategic Management coupled with 5 years' experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in strategic planning and service delivery environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:-• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations • Knowledge of Public Service Regulations • Knowledge of project Management • Knowledge of strategic planning and Batho Pele principles • Knowledge of transformation of the public service • Awareness and understanding of cultural climate within the public service • Good project management, strategic planning and management skills • Leadership, decision making and problem solving skills • Skills in the design of service standards • Organising ability and financial management skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written)• Computer literacy in MS Office • A valid code 8 drivers licence.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to manage the departmental strategic planning and Batho Pele programmes with the following key responsibilities:-• Manage the departmental strategic planning process • Manage the compilation of business units operational and business plans • Manage the departmental Batho Pele programme • Provide specialised advice and guidance on strategic planning and Batho Pele programmes to the Department • Manage the resources of the Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES:Ms A Sekhesa TELEPHONE: 033 3952753
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
DIRECTORATE: CDWP & RAPID RESPONSE
POST TITLE: DIRECTOR: CDWP & RAPID RESPONSE
SALARY: R 948 174 PER ANNUM (All inclusive SMS management service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 1/2018 (CDWPP)
 
REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Bachelor's Degree or NQF level 7 in Social Sciences, Community Development or related field coupled with 5 years' experience • at middle/ senior managerial level in local government and or related public service environment
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:The successful candidate must have:-  • Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations and policies • Knowledge of community development • Knowledge of financial management • Knowledge of community development work and programme management • Integrated approach to service delivery • Team development and decision making skills • Leadership and presentation skills • Planning, research and organising skills • Networking, communication and controlling skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS Office • A valid code 8 drivers licence.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to facilitate the establishment, implementation and management of the CDW programme with the following key responsibilities:- •Develop and implement Provincial CDW Programme • Monitor and evaluate impact of CDW interventions • Promote synergistic functional relationship of the CDWP • Facilitate access to government services • Manage the implementation of the response mechanism to service delivery protests • Manage resources of the component
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
POST TITLE: DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
SALARY: R 948 174 PER ANNUM (All inclusive SMS management service package)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 2/2018 (CDWPP)
 
REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Bachelor's Degree or NQF level 7 in Social Sciences, Community Development or related field coupled with 5 years' experience at middle/ senior managerial level in local government and or related public service environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:- • Knowledge of relevant legislations and other relevant prescripts • In depth understanding of public participation programmes • Knowledge of budgeting and financial management • Practical demonstration of knowledge in the local government • Planning and organising skills • Project management skills • Problem solving and decision making skills • • Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving projects skills • Diversity management, facilitation and presentation skills • Developing others and applied strategic thinking skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS Office • A valid driver's license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to promote public participation in municipalities with the following key responsibilities:-  • Manage the establishment and functionality of ward committees • Manage the roll-out of public participation framework • Monitor and evaluate efficacy of public participation • Strengthening municipal and council administration to enhance public participation • Provide support to departmental outreach programme (izimbizo) • Provide input into policy and legislation • Manage the roll out of line function capacity building programmes to municipalities • Management of human and financial resources.
 
 

 
 
 
DIRECTORATE: CDWP AND RAPID RESPONSE
POST TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RAPID RESPONSE (2 POSTS)
SALARY: R 356 289 PER ANNUM
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REF: 3/2018 (CDWPP)
 
REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 in the field of Public Administration, Municipal Governance/Administration or Social Sciences coupled with 3- 5 years' administrative experience as well as working knowledge and experience in local government environment and or community development. Relevant law enforcement experience would be an added advantage.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:  - • Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations and enabling prescripts • Knowledge of functioning of municipalities • Knowledge of intergovernmental • Ability to organise • Ability to articulate and implement the IGFA • Ability to nurture relationships with strategic partners within and outside of government sector • Good planning and management skills • Conflict resolution and decision making skills • Team development and problem solving skills • Presentation and facilitation skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS Office • A valid code 8 drivers licence.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to respond to service delivery problems timeously with the following key responsibilities:- • Respond to service delivery protests within the district • Inform the MEC of protest action • Liaise with relevant stakeholders (councillors, municipalities, community) • Identify reasons for the protest • Communicate and educate community on mechanisms to address queries • Draft report on protest and forward to supervisor • Facilitate local engagement prior and after the service delivery protests • Facilitate and ensure the maintenance of a rapid response unit at municipalities within the district • facilitates the stakeholder's engagements in order to arrive at common solutions • Facilitate the planning and coordination of appropriate interventions • Compile reports on each affected municipalities by obtaining relevant evidence • provide feedback to department • Detect any service delivery problems utilizing various system • Receive complaints on service delivery problems from the presidential hotline, premiers hotline and departmental nerve centre • Collate data • Process complaints by communicate with various stakeholders to establish challenges faced, and draw report of findings and forward to municipal specialists • Ensure rapid response to areas that are pressure points and threatened by service delivery protest within the district • Collect the memorandum of complaints/ petition on behalf of MEC• Acknowledge the content of the memorandum • Contact the complainants to establish facts • Request the concerned municipality to investigate and report on allegations.
 
ENQUIRIES:MS F MAKHANYA TELEPHONE: 033 355 6562
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS UNIT: CORPORATE SERVICES
DIRECTORATE: AUXILIARY SERVICES
POST TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
SALARY: R 356 289 PER ANNUM
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCE: 1/2018 (CS)
 
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 as well as Certificate in Occupational Health Safety Management training coupled with 3-5 years working experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:-• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, SABS and specifications • Sound knowledge of fire protection and construction regulations • Knowledge of Environmental; Labour Relations Act and Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID) • Knowledge of technical procedures; building construction; mechanical procedures; legislation of procedures and administrative procedures • Knowledge of project management • Basic financial management and management skills • Good planning  and organising ability skills • Team Development and leadership skills • Decision making, problem solving and use of training aids skills • Analytical and innovative skills • Good report writing skills • Good communication skills (verbal & written) • Computer literacy in MS office • A valid Drivers Licence.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to render occupational health and safety services to the department with the following key responsibilities: • Advise management on occupational health and safety matters • Establishment and maintenance of occupational health and safety structures • Undertake inspections and investigations • Identify and co-ordinate OHS training • Serve on safety management committees • Manage and monitor the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to occupational health and safety • Management of the division's resource.
 
ENQUIRIES:MRS Z MTSHALI TELEPHONE: (033) 395 2837
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
POST: PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
SALARY: R 356 289 PER ANNUM
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG
REFERENCES: 1/2018 (OHOD)
 
REQUIREMENTS:The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a relevant National Diploma or NQF level 6 in Administration coupled with 3 years' experience in administration environment.
 
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The successful candidate must have:- • Sound knowledge of office administration and management • Basic knowledge of financial administration • Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations • Advanced planning and organising skills • Language and good telephone etiquette skills • Sound organization and interpersonal skills • Excellent communication and coordination skills (written and verbal) • Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds • Advanced Computer skills • A valid driver's license.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to render administration support to the Head of Department with the following key responsibilities: -• Provide administrative support service to the Head of Department • Render administrative support services • Organise and coordinate the HOD's day to day affairs • Renders registry services to the HOD by assuring safety and security of all records in the Office of the HOD, handling correspondence and identifying policy and administrative issues in the correspondence • Administer verbal and written communication on behalf of the HOD • Conduct research and remain up to date with applicable prescripts /policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective support to the HOD • Provide general management of the office.
 
 
ENQUIRIES:MS B ALLY TELEPHONE: 033 3953118
 
NOTE:All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts 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 posts for the Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety and Assistant Director: Rapid Response are being re-advertised.
All applicants who applied previously need not to re-apply.
 
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 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 candidates.
 
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 Mr LA Nyilenda.
 
Closing date: 7 September 2018 (Applications received after this date will not be accepted).
 
NOTE: 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 candidates not receive any response from us within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering disabled people.