KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES

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NOTE : (Applications received after this date will not be accepted). The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability. 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. The post of Water Engineer 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.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRADITIONAL GOVERNANCE REF NO: 3/2023 (TGCM) 
Chief Directorate: Traditional Governance and Conflict Management 
Directorate: Traditional Governance and Anthropology 
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (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 Public Administration/ Social Sciences/ Arts or a related qualification coupled with 3 years’ junior management experience within the traditional affairs / cultural or related academic environment and a valid code EB Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Understanding and Interpretation of relevant legislation, Understanding of Traditional Leadership and institutional matters, Sound working knowledge of the PFMA, Ability to analyse policies and apply correctly, Comprehensive report writing skills, Presentation and financial management skills, Research and database management skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to ensure institutional governance compliance with the following key responsibilities: Establish and maintain strategies of Traditional Institutions, Manage the establishment and recognition of Traditional Institutions, Managing Traditional Institutional governance compliance, Manage the code of conduct of Traditional Institutions, Manage the resources of the Sub-Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms KTB Ndlovu Tel No: 033 8975608 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEER: WATER REF NO: 172023 (MID) 
Chief Directorate: Municipal Infrastructure 
Directorate: Infrastructure Development 
SALARY : R750 693 - R1 140 018 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of an undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering coupled with 3 years post qualification engineering experience and a valid code 8 driving license. Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer is a prerequisite. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - A sound knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, Knowledge of legislation (MPRA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act), Knowledge of engineering design and analysis, Knowledge of research and development, Knowledge of computer-aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, Knowledge of technical report writing, Ability to create a high performance culture, Good professional judgement, Decision making and team leadership skills, Conflict management, problem solving and analysis skills, Planning, organising and presentation skills, Innovation, analytical and creativity skills, Self-management and financial management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness skills, People and change management skills, Programme and project management skills, Information management and reporting skills, Good communication skills (verbal &written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering and facilitate municipal infrastructure development programmes and projects with the following key responsibilities: - Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges, Improve efficiency and enhance safety, Conduct research and development, Perform office administration and budget planning, Manage the effective utilization of resources.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Jama Tel No: 033 8975672