KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES

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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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and an ethics assessment. 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 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. Applicants may also submit their Z83 and CV via the e-Recruitment System on . All shortlisted www.eservices.gov.zacandidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, 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 Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability. 
 

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: DISASTER MANAGEMENT REF NO: 26 /2026 (DM) 
Branch: Development And Planning 
Chief Directorate: Disaster Management 
SALARY : R1 494 900 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 NQF level 7 qualification in Public Management/ Environmental Management/ Social Sciences as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years Senior Management experience in a Disaster Management Environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Knowledge of Disaster Management Policies; Public Service Legislation; Local Government legislation; Project Management; Interpretation of relevant and related legislation; Climate and climate change; Financial management. The candidate must also have: - Project Management skills; Leadership; Team development/ management skills; Decision Making and Problem solving skills; Public Participation; Financial Management; Diplomacy; Good communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGO’s, Private Sector Organisations and foreign countries; Good computer skills in Ms Office. 
 
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage and oversee the Disaster Management system in the Province with the following key responsibilities: - Manage and support the implementation of the Disaster Management Act, Act No. 57 of 2002 and Fire Brigade Service Act; Facilitate and institutionalize integrated and uniform disaster management in the province; Provide a capacity building mechanism in respect of disaster management and fire and rescue services to municipalities; Monitor and evaluate Disaster Management and Fire Services; Manage the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies in disaster management, fire and rescue services; Manage the resources of the Disaster Management Centre. 
 
ENQUIRIES : MS B Mgutshini At Tel No: 033 897 5672

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: 27/2026 (HRA) 
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management And Development 
Directorate: Human Resource Administration 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (level 11) (All-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Services) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Labour Relations / Human Resource field coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a labour relations environment. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Labour Relations Act; Public Service Act and Regulations; Collective Agreements; Bargaining Structures and Departmental policies; Negotiations skills; Dispute resolution skills; Facilitation skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government organisations, Private sector and Organised Labour; Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : key responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage labour relation matters within the Department with the following responsibilities: - Management of grievances and dispute resolution mechanisms; Manage discipline processes; Facilitate collective bargaining; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub - Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : MR GN Dlamini At Tel No: 033 260 8038 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY REF NO: 28/2026 (AUX) 
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services 
Directorate: Auxiliary Services 
SALARY : R896 436 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 NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Security/Police management coupled with 3 years junor management experience in security management. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Minimum information Security Standards (MISS); NIA Directives; Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act: National Key Point Act; State Security Agency Directives; Promotion of Access to Information Act; Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS); National Strategic Intelligence Act; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Promotion of Access to Information Act; Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; Criminal Procedure Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Memorandum of understanding of VIP Services; Department Security Policy Act; Electronic Security Systems; Control room operation; Events Management; SSA Security Managers Course; Planning and organising; Investigation; Interpersonal relations; Negotiation skills; Research and data analysis; Report writing; Presentation skills; Leadership skills; Supervision; Diplomacy; Facilitation skills; Project planning/management; Good communication skills (verbal & written) internally: Departmental staff, management, HOD and MEC; Externally: State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Services (SAPS), Crime Intelligence, Provincial Department, national Departments, General Public; Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage effective and efficient security services within the Department with the following responsibilities: - Manage the provision of physical security support services (Personnel, Assets, Building); Develop and implement vetting and classified documents policies and procedures; Ensure Information security management; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub - Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : MS Z Mtshali At Tel No: 033 260 8028 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: EXPENDITURE REF NO: 29 /2026 (FM) 
Chief Directorate: Financial Management 
Directorate: Financial Accounting 
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 5) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate with demonstration of knowledge and skills in a financial field. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of: - Pastel Evolution; PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Supply Chain Management; Internal Control procedures; Traditional Financial Management Expenditure Management practice notes and Traditional Council expenditure procedures; numeric and mathematical accuracy; Accounting skills; Planning; Organizational skills; Good communication skills (written and verbal) with internal and external programme/responsibility managers, officials, banks, households and other Provincial departments; Good computer skills in MS Office.
 
DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to provide an integrated financial administrative support to Traditional Institutions with the following key responsibilities: - Receive monthly Traditional Council expenditure schedules and verify supporting financial documents; Process monthly Traditional Council payments; Reporting on monthly financial transactions; Financial Management Improvement and Capacity building (Projects). 
 
ENQUIRIES : MR SK Ngubane at Tel No: 033 260 8016