MPUMALANGA OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

​NOTE : The Office of the Premier is looking for a dynamic, innovative, experienced and suitable candidate to fill the post of Head of Department (Superintendent-General): Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. The Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity employer. It is our intention to promote representativity in respect of race, youth, gender and disability through the filling of this position and that the candidature of persons, whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. Applications should be submitted in a duly completed recent Z83 form issued by the Minister for Public Service and Administration, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) – the form is also available online (erecruitement.mpg.gov.za). Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications. The minimum entry requirement for this post, i.e. Senior Management Services (SMS) posts is a Pre-entry Certificate that is obtainable through a course named Certificate for entry into SMS submitted prior to appointment – and the full details can be sourced by following the link: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 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 appointment is subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualifications’ verification and signing of an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be required to disclose his/her financial interests. The post is based in Mbombela

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (SUPERINTENDENT-GENERAL): CO-OPERATIVE REF NO: HOD/COGHSTA/2026 
Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs 
SALARY : R2 352 642 per annum (Level 16), (all-inclusive package). In addition, a 10% Allowance is payable as Head of Department
CENTRE : Bombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA. 10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Core and Process Competencies include: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication. In addition, the incumbent will have to be sensitive to the political and strategic objectives of government. The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong thinking capability. Ability to lead and align teams of senior professionals and analysts. Strong research, sound networking and interpersonal skills. Sound people management capabilities. Good exposure to knowledge management ethos and practices. Proven record of honesty and integrity as a professional/ manager. Good exposure to project management practices and systems. Sensitivity to the political-administrative interface, and appreciation of the policy support role within a politically led executive decision-making process. 
 
DUTIES : As an Accounting Officer for the Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, the incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions: Ensuring the efficient and effective management of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs matters. Providing strategic leadership to the delivery of co-operative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs programmes in the province. Facilitate all tasks related to the development, stability and viability of local government as well as the housing sector in the province. Promote effective and mutually beneficial intergovernmental relations in the province. Promote integrated development planning by local government. Co-ordinate disaster management support and disaster-related relief. Managing the provision of internal audit services. Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Public Service Act and Regulations, collective agreements and other statutory obligations by the staff of the Department. Managing the financial, human and physical resources of the Department efficiently and in accordance with government policies. This is a contract post and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a five-years’ employment contract and a performance agreement with the Executive Authority. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and security clearance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Should be directed to the Deputy Director: Internal HRM & D,Ms. SS Monareng Tel No: (013) 766 2004.