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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS VACANCIES
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & 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. People with disability are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Completed applications should be forwarded to the Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X2145, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Bessemer Street, Industrial Site, Mafikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex) for attention: Ms Ethelia Masibi Tel No: (018) 388 3933 or Ms Katlego Sebaetse Tel No: (018) 388 3935, email: nwcogtarecruit@nwpg.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025, Time (16H00)
NOTE : Directions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, new Z83 (properly completed), obtainable from any Public Service office. A comprehensive CV with competencies, experience, and with full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications; however, shortlisted candidates must submit other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview and must be certified. OSD posts will be remunerated in accordance with relevant directives. Please note: It is the responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only when shortlisted. 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. Please note if you have not heard from us within three (03) months after the closing, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No candidate shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Successful SMS Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and the selected interviewed candidates will undertake a two day competency assessments at a venue and date determined by the Department. The competency assessment test generic managerial competencies using mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. All shortlisted candidates, 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. Appointment of the successful candidate(s) will be strictly subject to the Personnel Suitability Checks results/outcome before appointment. 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 post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated on enquiries. NB: Directions on how to fill in the New Z83 Form Candidate should note the following information on the new Z83 application form: All fields of the Z83 are compulsory, and the applicant’s signature is mandatory. The Z83 must be completed in full and signed for an applicant to be considered. The form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applies for by completing all relevant fields. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered, it requires an applicant to specify if any conditions may prevent re-employment in the public service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment. The Z83 form must be completed in full and signed in order for an applicant to be considered. Part A, B, C and D applicants may leave questions blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they do not apply to them or the position they are applying for. The initials on the second page, where the signature is situated, are not mandatory. NB: The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
NOTE : Directions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, new Z83 (properly completed), obtainable from any Public Service office. A comprehensive CV with competencies, experience, and with full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications; however, shortlisted candidates must submit other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview and must be certified. OSD posts will be remunerated in accordance with relevant directives. Please note: It is the responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only when shortlisted. 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. Please note if you have not heard from us within three (03) months after the closing, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No candidate shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Successful SMS Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and the selected interviewed candidates will undertake a two day competency assessments at a venue and date determined by the Department. The competency assessment test generic managerial competencies using mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. All shortlisted candidates, 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. Appointment of the successful candidate(s) will be strictly subject to the Personnel Suitability Checks results/outcome before appointment. 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 post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated on enquiries. NB: Directions on how to fill in the New Z83 Form Candidate should note the following information on the new Z83 application form: All fields of the Z83 are compulsory, and the applicant’s signature is mandatory. The Z83 must be completed in full and signed for an applicant to be considered. The form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applies for by completing all relevant fields. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered, it requires an applicant to specify if any conditions may prevent re-employment in the public service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment. The Z83 form must be completed in full and signed in order for an applicant to be considered. Part A, B, C and D applicants may leave questions blank, mark them as not relevant, and uses dashes or N/A if they do not apply to them or the position they are applying for. The initials on the second page, where the signature is situated, are not mandatory. NB: The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE REF NO: 15/25-26
Chief Directorate: Development and Planning
Directorate: Provincial Disaster Management Centre
Job Purpose: To administer Provincial Disaster Management Centre.
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Diploma/BTech/Degree (NQF level 7) in Disaster Management / Emergency Management / Environmental Science / Social Science / Risk Management / Development Studies / Public Administration and Management / Geography / Information Science / GIS / Geoinformatics as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level in Municipal/Provincial Disaster Management Environment SMS Pre- Entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of Disaster Management Act, National Disaster Management Framework, United Nations International strategy on Disaster reduction, Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction, North West Disaster Management Framework, Municipal Indicative Disaster Risk Profile, Disaster Management processes, Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service regulations, Municipal Financial Management Act, Strategic Planning, Communication, Leadership, Policy, interpretation and Development Facilitation, Report Writing , Computer Literacy, Project Management Problem Solving Conflict management Planning Information Management Financial Management.
DUTIES : Coordinate implementation of Provincial Disaster Management systems and structures. Facilitate provision of disaster response and recovery coordination services. Coordinate disaster preparedness and planning services. Coordinate implementation of integrated information management and emergency communication systems. Coordinate implementation of Municipal Disaster Management systems and structures. Coordinate provision of fire and rescue services. Monitor provision of Provincial Disaster Management reception and administration services.
ENQUIRES : Mr. S Ramagaga Tel No: (018) 388 2329
DIRECTOR: COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: 16/25-26
Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services
Directorate: Communication Management Services
Job Purpose: To administer provision of communication management services.
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Diploma/B-Tech/Degree (NQF level 7) in Communications / Public Relations / Media Studies / Journalism / Marketing / Graphic Design/ Digital Media as recognised by SAQA. Minimum 5 year’s relevant experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level in Communication Management environment. SMS Pre- Entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of Government Communications Policy Framework, Government Communication Information Strategy policy, Promotion to access Information Act, Protection of Personal Information Act, Media Development and Diversity Act, Public Service Act, Public Financial management Act, Treasury Regulations, Strategic Communication, Planning, Media Relation Financial Management ,Speech writing, Public Relations and Branding, Digital and Social Media Management, Stakeholder engagement Event coordination, Communication, Facilitation, Policy interpretation and development, Report Writing, Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Coordinate provision of departmental corporate communication services. Facilitate provision of public and stakeholder relations services. Coordinate provision of departmental events management services. Coordinate provision of media relations services. Facilitate development of graphics and web design services. Monitor provision of language translation services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M. Lehoko Tel No: (018) 388 5483
OTHER POSTS
CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER (GRADE A) REF NO: 12/25-26
Chief Directorate: Development & Planning
Directorate: Integrated Municipal Infrastructure
Job Purpose: To coordinate implementation of municipal infrastructure technical services.
SALARY : R1 266 450 – R1 446 921 per annum, (OSD), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Degree in Civil Engineering (B Eng/BSC (Eng) at (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 6 years of post-qualification experience as a professional engineer. Registration with ECSA as a professional Civil Engineer is compulsory. Valid Driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act ,Division of Revenue Act, Municipal Infrastructure Framework, Construction Industry Development Board, IDP alignment, Spatial development frameworks, Municipal by laws, Engineering design and analysis, Programme and project management, Computer aided engineering applications, Technical consulting, Engineering and professional judgement, Legal and operational compliance, Engineering operational communication, Technical report writing, Financial Management, Communication, Leadership, Problem solving, Policy interpretation and development, Planning, Facilitation skills.
DUTIES : Facilitate development and implementation of municipal infrastructure plans and programmes. Monitor compliance to infrastructure Engineering norms, standards and programme conditions. Provide technical advice on implementation of municipal Infrastructure grants. Facilitate registration of infrastructure projects. Monitor maintenance of municipal infrastructure assets. Monitor Performance and progress on Infrastructure spending.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. E. Manaka Tel No: (018) 388 5890
CHIEF TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER (GRADE A) REF NO: 13/25-26
Chief Directorate: Development & Planning
Directorate: Municipal Development Planning
Job Purpose: To coordinate implementation of Spatial planning and Land Use management programmes.
SALARY : R1 099 448 – R1 250 907 per annum, (OSD), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Degree/BTech in Town and Regional planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial planning (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 6 years post-qualification experience in Town and Regional Planning Registration with SACPLAN is compulsory. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of SPLUMA SPLUMA operational communication Geographical Information Systems, Title deed analysis and cadastral mapping, Structural, geotechnical and transportation, Municipal Systems Act , Municipal Finance Management Act ,IDP alignment, Development Facilitation Act, National Development Plan, Environmental Management Act, Rural and Urban development regulations, Land Tenure Systems, Property Law, Public service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Strategic Planning, Programme and project management, Technical consulting, Technical Report Writing, Financial Management, Public participation process, Communication, Leadership, Policy interpretation and development, Planning, Facilitation skills , Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Facilitate development and review Land Use Scheme. Facilitate development and review Spatial Development frameworks. Facilitate implementation of municipal assessment of town planning applications. Facilitate implementation of municipal town planning capacity building programmes. Monitor implementation of National and Provincial Spatial planning and Land Use Management programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Oagile Tel No: (018) 388 2329
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSETS & DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT CHIEF DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: 17/25-26
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Job Purpose: To coordinate provision of assets & disposal management services.
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6) in Asset Management/Acquisition Management/Supply Chain Management/Financial Information Systems/Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Operations Management/ as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 3 years relevant experience at Assistant Director level in Asset Management, Supply Chain Management/ Financial Administration valid driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-Depth Knowledge of Treasury Regulations ,Public Financial Management Act , Public Service Regulations, Asset Management policy, National Treasury policy, Supply Chain Management Act, Supply Chain Management framework , Minimum of Information Security Standards, Infrastructure Delivery Management System, Directive on Asset Disposal Procedures , Internal Audit Risk Management Framework, Green Procurement Guidelines Computer Literacy , Presentation, Report writing, Communication, Policy development and interpretation, Financial Management, Asset management, Problem solving, Project Management.
DUTIES : Facilitate implementation of asset disposal processes. Monitor safeguarding of assets. Monitor implementation of asset maintenance plans. Facilitate verification of movable assets. Facilitate investigation of theft, loss, damage, and mismanagement of assets.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. K Setlhabi Tel No: (018) 388 2947
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: 18/25-26
Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services
Directorate: Strategic Management Services
Job Purpose: To coordinate implementation of programmes monitoring and evaluation services.
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6) in Public Administration or Management/ Development Studies/Monitoring and Evaluation /Business Management or Administration/ Social Science/ Economics/ Statistics /Auditing as recognised by SAQA. minimum 3 year’s relevant experience at Assistant Director level in monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning and reporting, or data analysis and research Valid Driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of National Evaluation Policy Framework , Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines, National Evaluation Policy Framework, Operational Planning, Annual Performance Plan and Strategic Plan development processes, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information, Public Finance Management Act, Public Audit Act , Statistics Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, Quantitative and qualitative research methods, Financial Management, Communication, Policy interpretation and development, Facilitation, Report Writing, Analytical thinking and problem-solving, Computer Literacy, Change Management, Data Collection and analysis, Project Planning, Strategic planning.
DUTIES : Facilitate Auditor General and Provincial Audit on predetermine objectives and responses. Facilitate development of Departmental Annual report. Monitor implementation of Provincial M&E system. Coordinate monthly reporting of the Annual Performance Plan, SOPA, Makgotla Resolutions programme of Action and Budget Speech Commitments. Coordination of quarterly performance reviews and conduct verification of reported performance. Monitor implementation of Performance Framework. Facilitate development of Accounting Officer’s report.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Radebe Tel No: (018) 388 4456
DEPUTY DIRECTOR MUNICIPAL MONITORING & EVALUATION REF NO: 19/25-26
Chief Directorate: Cooperative Governance
Directorate: Municipal Performance Reporting & Evaluation Systems
Job Purpose: To coordinate implementation of municipal monitoring and evaluation services
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6) in Local Government/Monitoring and Evaluation/Public Administration/Public Management /Statistics Management/Development Studies/Economics/ as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 3 years relevant experience at Assistant Director Level in Municipal Monitoring and Evaluation Valid Driver’s Licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of Municipal Structure Act, Municipal Systems Act Municipal planning performance Municipal Monitoring and Evaluation Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Performance Management Framework, Public Finance Management Act, Financial Management, Statistics, Communication, Leadership, Policy interpretation and development, Facilitation, Report Writing, Conflict Management, Computer Literacy.
DUTIES : Facilitate implementation of municipal performance surveys. Facilitate implementation of Municipal Performance Assessment and Evaluations. Monitor state of local government. Facilitate implementation of municipal monitoring and evaluation process. Facilitate provision of municipal monitoring and evaluation capacity building programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Tladi Tel No: (018) 388 2312
TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER (PRODUCTION) GRADE A REF NO: 14/25-26
Chief Directorate: Development & Planning
Directorate: Municipal Development Planning
Job Purpose: To facilitate implementation of Spatial planning and Land Use management programmes.
SALARY : R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package, (OSD)
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate. Degree/BTech in Town and Regional planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial planning (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 3 years post-qualification experience in Town and Regional Planning. Registration with SACPLAN is compulsory. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of SPLUMA, SPLUMA operational communication, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, IDP alignment, Structural, geotechnical and transportation, Development Facilitation Act, National Development Plan, Environmental Management Act ,Rural and Urban development regulations, Title deed analysis and cadastral mapping, Land Tenure Systems, Geographical Information Systems, Property Law, Public service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Strategic Planning, Programme and project management, Technical consulting, Financial Management, Public participation process, Communication, Leadership, Policy interpretation and development, Technical Report Writing, Planning, Computer Literacy, Facilitation skills.
DUTIES : Monitor development and review of Land Use Scheme. Monitor development and review Spatial Development frameworks. Review municipal assessment of town planning applications. Monitor implementation of municipal Town planning capacity building programmes. Monitor implementation of National and Provincial Spatial planning and Land Use Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Oagile Tel No: (018) 388 2329