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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES
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 : To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand delivered to: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr LA Zulu
CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2023, (Applications received after this date will not be accepted)
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. 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. 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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise in terms of SMS post 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. This post is being re-advertised and replaced. All applicants who applied previously must re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.
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. 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. 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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise in terms of SMS post 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. This post is being re-advertised and replaced. All applicants who applied previously must re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: 18/2023 (MID)
Chief Directorate: Municipal Infrastructure
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14), (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 Civil/ Electrical Engineering coupled with 5 years’ experience at a senior management level within the infrastructure planning and development 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 (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 the infrastructure development environment in South Africa, Knowledge of operation and maintenance planning and implementation, Engineering and professional judgment skills, Strategic capability and leadership skills, Planning, organising as well as time management skills, Decision making and problem solving skills, Negotiation and conflict resolution skills, Team leadership and change management skills, Financial Management skills, Project 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 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 Tel No: (033) 8975672