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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
 
The North West Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs is an Affirmative Action Employer with the intention of promoting representatively (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts. 
 
APPLICATIONS : should be forwarded to the Director: Human Resource Management: Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs, Private Bag x 2145 Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Besemmer Street , Industrial Site, Mafikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex) for attention: Ms Manini Mashigo. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2020
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, Z83 (fully completed), obtainable from any Public Service office and should be accompanied by the following documents: certified copies of qualifications and identity document, a comprehensive CV with competencies, experience and with full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants’ with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualifications. Applications should be forwarded in time to the Department, since applications received after the closing date indicated below will, as a rule, not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interviews on a date and time and at a place as determined by the Department. Appointment of successful candidate (s) will be strictly subject to the Personnel Suitability Checks results/outcome. Please note: It is a responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The applicants should state the applicable reference number with the relevant post. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised posts must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated on enquiries. Completed NB: The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: ANTHROPOLOGICAL SERVICES AND RESEARCH REF NO: COGTA 01/19-20 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum. (Level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade: 12. Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 7) in Socio-Cultural Anthropology /customary law or any other relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 05 years’ experience at Middle Management/Deputy Director level. A Valid driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Extensive post qualification experience. Proven managerial experience. Sound knowledge of customary law. High level oral proficiency in Setswana. People management skills. Planning and organising. Problem solving. Good interpersonal skills. Computer Literacy. Conflict management. Strategic management and leadership skills. In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation. 
 
DUTIES : Recording and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge base of traditional communities, structures and identity. Rending specialist services during commission of inquiry and litigation. Conducting investigation disputes and claims related to traditional leadership and others. Coordinating the activities on the preservation of culture. Coordinate the development and management of policies related to traditional affairs. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S.A Ruthoane Tel No: (018) 388 4494 
 
 


OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE SUPPORT REF NO: COGTA 02/19-20 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade 12, Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Management/ Public Administration/Communication/Law/Development studies/Political science/or any other relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience at Middle Management/Assistant Director level. A Valid driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: RSA constitution. Municipal Structure Act. Sound knowledge of Municipal Finance Management Act. All regulations related to the above mentioned legislation. Public participation environment and related Government Gazette. Public speaking. Group facilitation. Conflict resolution. Planning techniques and tools. Monitoring techniques. Report writing. Computer Literacy. Practical knowledge of end-user software such as Word, Presentation and Spreadsheets. 
 
DUTIES : Support municipalities to maintain functional Local Labour Forums. Monitor and support municipalities to maintain functional Council and Council Committees. Monitor and support Municipalities to comply with legislation, by-laws and policies including regular reviews of such legislative mechanisms. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of local government anti-corruption strategy. Conduct assessment of the efficiency of municipal governance processes and systems. Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct, maladministration and/or corruption by the councils and their administrations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Moipolai Tel No: (018) 388 3615 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS REF NO: 03/19-20 
Directorate: Traditional Affairs 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade: 12. Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Management/ Public Administration/ Human Resource Management/ any other relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience. A Valid driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation. People management skills. Communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer skills. Problem solving. Coordinate and implement activities of the Local Houses of Traditional Leaders. Manage the provision of Secretariat support to the House of Traditional Leaders. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and implement activities of Committees of Provincial House of Traditional Affairs. Coordinate and implement the activities of the Local Houses of Traditional Leaders. Manage the administrative and Protocol services to the House of Traditional Leaders. Management of both human and financial resources within the sub-component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr O.K Baikgaki Tel No: (018) 388 4490 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT REF NO: COGTA 04/19-20 
Directorate: Municipal Administration 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade: 12 or equivalent. Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Management/ Public Administration/Human Resource Management/ any other relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in the Municipal or Local Government environment at Senior Admin Officer Level or equivalent. A Valid driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Sound knowledge of RSA constitution. Labour Relations Act. Organisational Development practices. Chapter 7 of Municipal Systems Act. Chapter 02 of Municipal Structures Act. National Capacity Building Framework. Public speaking. Group facilitation. Conflict resolution. Planning techniques and tools. Monitoring techniques. Report writing. Computer literacy. Practical knowledge of end-user software such as Word, Presentations and Spreadsheets. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and support municipalities to develop/review organizational structures. Monitor and support municipalities to self-assess functional or Local Labour Forums. Monitor and support municipalities to quality assure the appointment of Senior Managers. Monitor municipalities’ i.r.o compliance with implementation of disciplinary procedure. Give support to Municipal Demarcation Board i.r.o review of powers and functions and review of municipal boundaries. Utilize the Back-to-Basics approach and district development model in supporting municipalities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Moipolai Tel No: (018) 388 3615 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL PLANNING REF NO: COGTA 05/19-20 
Directorate: Municipal Finance 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum. (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric /Grade: 12. Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Accounting/Financial Management/Local Government Finance. Minimum 3 - 5 relevant experience at Senior Admin Officer Level or in Municipal Finance Governance environment. Knowledge of Local Government Legislation. A Valid driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of relevant legislation and prescripts application in the Public Service, such as Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996. Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation and prescripts applicable in the Local Government environment such as Municipal Finance Management Act. Municipal Property Rates Act. Municipal Structures Act. Municipal System Act. Public office Bearer Act and any other relevant legislations and prescripts. Leadership skills. Communication skills. Presentation skills. Investigation skills. Analytical skills. Negotiation skills. Auditing skills and Report Writing Skills. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and support municipalities to comply with applicable legislation (MFMA/MSA). Monitor and support municipalities with the implementation of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers directly accountable to MMS. Monitor and support municipalities with the implementation of Upper Limits of salaries, allowances and benefits of Municipal Councils in terms of the Public Office-Bearers Act (POBA). Monitor and report on municipal budget expenditure trends. Coordinate the annual submission of inputs in regard to section 47 report by MEC to the Legislative (Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000). Monitor and support municipalities with revenue management enhancement initiatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr KA Dikgole Tel No: (018) 388 2181 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IDP REF NO: COGTA 06/19-20 
Directorate: Development and Planning 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Mmabatho) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade: 12. Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Development Planning/ Development studies or any other relevant equivalent qualification. 3–5 years relevant experience Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Constitution Act 108 of 1996; Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000. Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013. Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, Inter governmental Relations Act 13 of 2005. Regulation of pieces of legislations at least mentioned above. National Development Plan (2030); Sustainable Development Goals (2030). Provincial Spatial Development Framework, Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF). Municipal and Government planning processes, structures and timeframes. People Management, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing skills, Good interpersonal skills, Policy Analysis and communication skills. Computer Literacy and Report Writing. 
 
DUTIES : Support and monitor development of Integrated Development Plans in municipalities as per the IDP cycle. Support and monitor development and alignment of IDP process plans with District IDP Frameworks. Support, monitor and report on the functionality of District IDP structures. Facilitate and coordinate alignment of District and Local Municipality IDPs. Monitor implementation plans for all IDP priorities per municipality. Perform supervisory functions to the supervisee. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Mmutle Tel No: (018) 388 3599