KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES

​ 
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 Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.

​

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL PLANNING REF NO: 6/2023 (F) 
Chief Directorate: Finance 
Directorate: Budget Control and Planning 
SALARY : R766 584 per annum (Level 11), (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 experience in a financial management environment and a valid code EB driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of Public Finance Management best practices , Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) and policy analysis, Knowledge of Performance Budgeting best practice & guidelines and financial management systems, Knowledge of project management and Practice Notes, Knowledge of government processes and financial planning, 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 – Maintaining accounting controls, reconciling financial discrepancies, preparing financial reports, maintaining financial security, guiding staff, answering accounting procedure inquiries, Coaching and Developing people – Ensure that staff are trained in financial practices and procedures. Improve senior management financial knowledge, Quick thinking – Provide financial information for planning and decision making and recommending courses of action where tight deadlines apply, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide a financial planning, implementation, monitoring, control and reporting service with the following key responsibilities: Monitor and evaluate financial performance, determine framework and guidelines for financial reporting, Compile MTEF standards, Co-ordinate implementation of the PFMA and prescripts, Manage the effective and efficient utilization of human resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Orrie Tel No: 033 2608051 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ANTHROPOLOGY REF NO: 4/2023 (TGCM) 
Chief Directorate: Traditional Governance and Conflict Management 
Directorate: Traditional Governance and Anthropology 
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Anthropology/Sociology or a related qualification coupled with 3 years administrative experience in an Anthropology/Sociology environment and a valid code 8 (EB) Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound working knowledge of the PFMA, Knowledge of IsiZulu, Zulu culture and customs, the ability to understand and interpret relevant legislation, Understanding of Traditional Leadership and institutional matters , Ability to analyse policies and apply correctly , Comprehensive report writing and communication in vernacular skills, Presentation and financial management skills, Project management and control and research methodology skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide genealogical services in the recognition of traditional leadership with the following key responsibilities, Conduct research on genealogical processes for the recognition of Amakhosi and Amabambabukhosi, Conduct research on customs and traditional rituals of various clans, provide support during recognition and installation of Amakhosi and Amabambabukhosi i.r.o genealogical services, Provide advice and guidance to Amakhosi 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms KTB Ndlovu Tel No: 033 8975608 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUDGET PLANNING REF NO: 7/2023 (F) 
Chief Directorate: Finance 
Directorate: Budget Control and Planning 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
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’ administrative experience in a financial environment Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: -, Knowledge of Prescripts (PFMA, DoRA), Knowledge of policy analysis and project management, Planning, financial management and budget planning skills, Team development, decision making and problem solving skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to manage the implementation of a financial In-Year Monitoring and Reporting service with the following key responsibilities, Co-ordinate the compilation of the IYM and report on expenditure and revenue, Prepare framework and guidelines for financial reporting, Provide input for compilation of MTEF standards, Co-ordinate Budget Statement and Adjustment Estimates input, Monitor the implementation of the PFMA and other prescripts, Co-ordinate input required for the development of financial policies 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Orrie Tel No: 033 2608051 
 
 
 
 
 
BUDGET ANALYST REF NO: 8/2023 (F) (X2 POSTS) 
Chief Directorate: Finance 
Directorate: Budget Control and Planning 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in a possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised SAQA in Financial Accounting / Financial Management coupled with 3 years’ experience in a Provincial or National Government finance and budgeting environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- , Knowledge of Provincial or National Government budgetary processes, PFMA as well as other relevant legislation, Knowledge of policy analysis and project management, Planning and team development skills, Decision making and problem solving skills, Financial management and analytical skills, Ability to draw, interpret and reconcile BAS and PERSAL reports, Presentation skills , Good communication skills (verbal & written) , Computer literacy in MS Office , A valid Driver’s Licence 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide budget control services with the following key responsibilities: Revise cash flow and complete in-year monitoring schedule each month, Provide a ministerial monthly variance schedule for the relevant programme , Analyse budget of a programme and identify potential savings, varmints and rollovers , Analyse and verify input for all exercises throughout the budget process , Support and advise programme managers and line function management on budget related issues, Develop and implement proper control measures for the effective and efficient utilization of the budget in the Department, Manage the training and development of staff under his/her control. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Orrie Tel No: 033 2608051 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR PLANNER REF NO: 9/2023 (HRMD) 
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management & Development 
Directorate: Organisational Development and Efficiency Services 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management or a related qualification coupled with 3 years supervisory experience in a HR environment and a valid code 8 (EB) Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - , Knowledge of Public Service Act / Regulations, Human Resource planning policies and strategies, Knowledge of Departmental Policies, Understanding of HRM practices in the Public Service, Knowledge and understanding of HR planning in the public service, Knowledge of Public Service reporting procedures and work environment, Knowledge of interpretation of legislation, policies and statistics, Knowledge of computer based Human Resource Management Information systems, Understanding of all relevant prescripts, practices and procedures, the ability to interpret and apply policies/legislation, Policy formulation and managerial skills, Problem solving and analytical thinking skills, Basic Financial Management and team building skills, Project management, presentation and facilitation skills, Motivation/leadership skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to implement and maintain human resource planning policies and related processes with the following key responsibilities, Evaluate effective human resource demand, supply in the face of financial constraints, Clarify and give advice and guidance on the Department’s HR Plan, Implement policies in line with the HR Plan, Implement HR Strategies (EE Plan, HR plan, HR policies etc, Ensure effective and efficient utilization of the resources within the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Cele Tel No: 33 260 8063 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK SUPERVISOR REF NO: 5/2023 (TGCM) 
Chief Directorate: Traditional Governance and Conflict Management 
Directorate: Traditional Governance and Anthropology 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification coupled with 3 years administrative experience and a valid code 8 (EB) Driver’s licence Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: -, Knowledge of provincial and departmental policies, Knowledge of administrative processes, Interpersonal and basic financial management skills, Decision making, problem solving and office management skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative support services to the Directorate with the following responsibilities, provide secretariat services to the sub-directorate, Ensure the provision of general clerical support services, Ensure the provision of supply chain clerical support and financial services, Ensure the provision of human resource functions, Render support in the establishment of traditional leadership structures and systems governing the institution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms KTB Ndlovu Tel No: 033 8975608 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: 10/2023 (HRMD) 
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management & Development 
Directorate: Labour Relations 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations Management or a related qualification coupled with 2 years’ experience in the labour relations environment or a Senior Certificate coupled with 5 years’ relevant experience in a labour relations environment and a valid code 8 driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of collective agreements and bargaining structures, Knowledge of departmental policies, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Negotiation, dispute resolution and facilitation skills, Innovation 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 provide labour relations services with the following responsibilities, Facilitation of Grievances, attend to disputes received and strike action, improve relations with the Department’s stakeholders on labour related matters, provide labour relations training, ensure implementation of labour related policies and national, sectoral and departmental collective agreements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Zondi Tel No: 033 2608033 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DDG: LOCAL GOVERNMENT BRANCH REF NO: 11/2022 (LG) 
Branch: Local Government 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent or a higher qualification in Administration coupled with 3-5 years’ experience in administration or rendering a support service to senior management. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge of office management , Basic knowledge of financial administration , Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/ prescripts and procedures , Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations , Good language and good telephone etiquette skills , Sound organization and interpersonal skills, Good communication skills (written and verbal) , Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds , Computer literacy in MS Office , A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to render a secretarial support service to the DDG with the following key responsibilities: Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the DDG, Render administrative support services , Provide support to the DDG regarding meetings, Support the DDG with the administration of the DDG’s budget , Study the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Khathide Tel No: at 033 3556482