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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
SALARY: R1 162 200 PER ANNUM- LEVEL 13 (All-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Service)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG I REFERENCE: 146/2023 (DM)
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of an undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Disaster Management/Development studies/Environmental/Public Administration 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: - • Knowledge of interpretation of relevant legislation • Knowledge of understanding of municipal functions and environment • Awareness and understanding of cultural climate within the KwaZulu Natal Province • Knowledge of policy interpretation and drafting • Planning and project management skills • Team development, 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to research and develop disaster management policy frameworks and plans for the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and support the development of policy frameworks and plans at all spheres of government with the following key responsibilities: - • Oversee the planning and coordination of research and project manage all matters pertaining to disaster management in the province • Provide strategic support on the coordination, development and implementation of provincial disaster management policies in the province • Oversee the development of a provincial disaster management planning and disaster risk reduction that incorporates climate change impact in the province • Provide strategic support in the coordination, development and implementation of integrated education, training, public awareness and volunteer strategies in the province • Management of the units resources.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Ngema TELEPHONE: 033 897 3962/3
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
SALARY: R1 162 200 PER ANNUM- LEVEL 13 (All-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Service)
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG I REFERENCE: 146/2023 (DM)
REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of an undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Disaster Management/Development studies/Environmental/Public Administration 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: - • Knowledge of interpretation of relevant legislation • Knowledge of understanding of municipal functions and environment • Awareness and understanding of cultural climate within the KwaZulu Natal Province • Knowledge of policy interpretation and drafting • Planning and project management skills • Team development, 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be required to research and develop disaster management policy frameworks and plans for the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and support the development of policy frameworks and plans at all spheres of government with the following key responsibilities: - • Oversee the planning and coordination of research and project manage all matters pertaining to disaster management in the province • Provide strategic support on the coordination, development and implementation of provincial disaster management policies in the province • Oversee the development of a provincial disaster management planning and disaster risk reduction that incorporates climate change impact in the province • Provide strategic support in the coordination, development and implementation of integrated education, training, public awareness and volunteer strategies in the province • Management of the units resources.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Ngema TELEPHONE: 033 897 3962/3
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
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 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.
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 the attention of Mr LA Zulu.
Closing date: 29 December 2023 (Applications who applied previously must re-apply if they wish their applications to be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address kznjobs@kzncogta.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.