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SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) VACANCIES
SPECIALIST: WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/02/16
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Specialist: Waste Circular Economy (WCE) role reports to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and will be required to support and advise SALGA and the local government sector in policy, financial, institutional, partnership, legislative, regulatory, technical and capacity support matters related to the waste management circular economy. The Specialist will drive SALGA’s work in this area, including all aspects related to reducing, reusing, and recycling of waste, and the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative.
This position compliments the Specialist Water Management so it also serves to support the waste management areas of work. The position will also work closely with the Portfolios for Economic Growth and Municipal Sustainability.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles
■Innovative thought leader and problem solver
■Strategic thinker and results driven individual
■Proven experience in facilitating partnerships and joint multi-sector programmes
■ Competent in influencing, interpretation and implementation of relevant policies, legislation, regulations and applicable strategic frameworks related to the Waste Circular Economy and EPR programme specifically;
■Competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to lobby policy positions in multi-sector forums and competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to design and drive programmes as a strong self-starter and initiator
■Excellent Writing, Communication, Advocacy and Interpersonal skills;
■Proven Management skills;
■Project and Financial management skills;
■Attention to detail - Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects;
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our's ethos beyond just doing the job
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ Relevant Postgraduate Degree in terms of Development Management/ Economic Policy / Development.
■ At least 8 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization;
■ At least 8 years’ experience in the waste management sector, with experience in reusing and recycling of waste
■Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels (for example between public, private sectors and civil society).
■ Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
Experience in project development and management;
Experience in Local Government;
■ A valid code 08 drivers’ licence and own vehicle;
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for the local government Waste Circular Economy and Waste Sector in general
■ Drive a Waste Circular Economy strategy for SALGA including a strategy to facilitate relations and partnerships for the successful implementation of the EPR ■ Development a WCE and EPR support strategy across local government ■Provide support to the Waste Management Specialist and expert inputs on improved waste management, including developing organized local government positions in terms of WCE and EPR. ■Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the WCE and EPR ■ Provide support towards development and training in the WCE and EPR ■Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies ■ Represent local government in the development of national and local policies in the area of WCE and EPR ■ Be an expert resource in WCE and EPR to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and to Provincial Senior Advisors ■ Participate in the SALGA governance structures. Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in packaging viable projects for public and private sector investments
■Research and Benchmarking: Provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges and needs of municipalities in terms of delivering the WCE and EPR. Conduct and interpret research in WCE and EPR to influence policy and provide evidence based local government inputs in term of key challenges and developments in the sector . Create platforms for knowledge sharing and soliciting municipal inputs to WCE and EPR challenges and solutions. Undertake data collection, and conduct analysis of the WCE and EPR and provide guidance in respect of implementation thereof
■ Represent the interests of Local Government Sector: Provide high quality advice on the legislative and regulatory framework of local government in particular, and of the role and impact of the other spheres of government at the local level, on those issues pertinent to area of specialisation. Represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance. Develops content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA advocacy position for mandating. Understand and effectively manage relationships with the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.
■ Support, Advice and Capacity building of Municipalities: Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities regarding the modernisation of service delivery. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Facilitate peer learning sessions in the areas of focus. Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies.
■ Stakeholder Management and Sponsorships: Assist in development and maintenance of sound relationships with relevant stakeholder groups (including civil society organisations, donors, development partners both locally and internationally). Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. Develop and maintain relevant networks (internal and external) and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact. Create reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. With the support of the sponsorship team, develop and present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration (in alignment of the SALGA sponsorship Policy). Ensure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms
■ Business and Programme Planning: Coordinate and develop appropriate sections of the APP planning process, including the development of key target, timelines, consultation processes, risk analysis and resourcing requirements. Coordinate all reporting requirements and ensure reports are delivered on time and are accurate. Undertake review and evaluation as required for current work areas and any related projects/ programmes. Identify and develop innovation projects/ programmes that further the strategic intent of the trading services portfolio.
■ Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities. Conduct impact assessments of municipal programmes
Monitor and review municipal compliance to Policy and legislative frameworks. Monitor and Review municipal performance.
■ Financial and expense monitoring: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability. Assist in the identification of potential revenue sources in area of responsibility (where applicable). Develop terms of reference for identified programmes and participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes. Monitor sponsorship payments according to the contract and track programme implementation against the budget. Actively save costs in the area of responsibility.
■ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Identify project/ programme risks – organisational, economic, stakeholder, political and social. Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied. Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk.
■ Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. Uphold sound leadership practices and comply with policies and procedures. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate peers and seniors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis.
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below:
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SPECIALIST: WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/02/16
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Specialist: Waste Circular Economy (WCE) role reports to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and will be required to support and advise SALGA and the local government sector in policy, financial, institutional, partnership, legislative, regulatory, technical and capacity support matters related to the waste management circular economy. The Specialist will drive SALGA’s work in this area, including all aspects related to reducing, reusing, and recycling of waste, and the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative.
This position compliments the Specialist Water Management so it also serves to support the waste management areas of work. The position will also work closely with the Portfolios for Economic Growth and Municipal Sustainability.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles
■Innovative thought leader and problem solver
■Strategic thinker and results driven individual
■Proven experience in facilitating partnerships and joint multi-sector programmes
■ Competent in influencing, interpretation and implementation of relevant policies, legislation, regulations and applicable strategic frameworks related to the Waste Circular Economy and EPR programme specifically;
■Competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to lobby policy positions in multi-sector forums and competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to design and drive programmes as a strong self-starter and initiator
■Excellent Writing, Communication, Advocacy and Interpersonal skills;
■Proven Management skills;
■Project and Financial management skills;
■Attention to detail - Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects;
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our's ethos beyond just doing the job
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ Relevant Postgraduate Degree in terms of Development Management/ Economic Policy / Development.
■ At least 8 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization;
■ At least 8 years’ experience in the waste management sector, with experience in reusing and recycling of waste
■Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels (for example between public, private sectors and civil society).
■ Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
Experience in project development and management;
Experience in Local Government;
■ A valid code 08 drivers’ licence and own vehicle;
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for the local government Waste Circular Economy and Waste Sector in general
■ Drive a Waste Circular Economy strategy for SALGA including a strategy to facilitate relations and partnerships for the successful implementation of the EPR ■ Development a WCE and EPR support strategy across local government ■Provide support to the Waste Management Specialist and expert inputs on improved waste management, including developing organized local government positions in terms of WCE and EPR. ■Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the WCE and EPR ■ Provide support towards development and training in the WCE and EPR ■Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies ■ Represent local government in the development of national and local policies in the area of WCE and EPR ■ Be an expert resource in WCE and EPR to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and to Provincial Senior Advisors ■ Participate in the SALGA governance structures. Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in packaging viable projects for public and private sector investments
■Research and Benchmarking: Provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges and needs of municipalities in terms of delivering the WCE and EPR. Conduct and interpret research in WCE and EPR to influence policy and provide evidence based local government inputs in term of key challenges and developments in the sector . Create platforms for knowledge sharing and soliciting municipal inputs to WCE and EPR challenges and solutions. Undertake data collection, and conduct analysis of the WCE and EPR and provide guidance in respect of implementation thereof
■ Represent the interests of Local Government Sector: Provide high quality advice on the legislative and regulatory framework of local government in particular, and of the role and impact of the other spheres of government at the local level, on those issues pertinent to area of specialisation. Represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance. Develops content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA advocacy position for mandating. Understand and effectively manage relationships with the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.
■ Support, Advice and Capacity building of Municipalities: Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities regarding the modernisation of service delivery. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Facilitate peer learning sessions in the areas of focus. Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies.
■ Stakeholder Management and Sponsorships: Assist in development and maintenance of sound relationships with relevant stakeholder groups (including civil society organisations, donors, development partners both locally and internationally). Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. Develop and maintain relevant networks (internal and external) and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact. Create reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. With the support of the sponsorship team, develop and present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration (in alignment of the SALGA sponsorship Policy). Ensure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms
■ Business and Programme Planning: Coordinate and develop appropriate sections of the APP planning process, including the development of key target, timelines, consultation processes, risk analysis and resourcing requirements. Coordinate all reporting requirements and ensure reports are delivered on time and are accurate. Undertake review and evaluation as required for current work areas and any related projects/ programmes. Identify and develop innovation projects/ programmes that further the strategic intent of the trading services portfolio.
■ Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities. Conduct impact assessments of municipal programmes
Monitor and review municipal compliance to Policy and legislative frameworks. Monitor and Review municipal performance.
■ Financial and expense monitoring: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability. Assist in the identification of potential revenue sources in area of responsibility (where applicable). Develop terms of reference for identified programmes and participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes. Monitor sponsorship payments according to the contract and track programme implementation against the budget. Actively save costs in the area of responsibility.
■ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Identify project/ programme risks – organisational, economic, stakeholder, political and social. Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied. Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk.
■ Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. Uphold sound leadership practices and comply with policies and procedures. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate peers and seniors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis.
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below:
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan
PLEASE APPLY HERE
MANAGER: RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/02/17
Cluster: Office of the CEO
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Executive Manager: Office of the CEO, the role is responsible for the risk management of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) covering the identification, assessment, control of risk activities, managing potential risks that could impact SALGA's operations, financial stability and reputation on a sustainable basis. This includes analysing the various types of risks, such as strategic, financial, operational, compliance risks and developing strategies to mitigate these risks. The role is meant to strengthen SALGA’s Combined Assurance Framework and will be required to minimise the impact of potential threats, ensure business continuity and enable the organisation to operate effectively in the face of uncertainty.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Working Knowledge of SALGA Mandate, value chain, business model; and core business objectives
■ Sound understanding of policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing SALGA
■ Working Knowledge of the LG Sector and the relevance of SALGA in the space
■ Sound understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks and standards governing the Risk Management professional discipline
■ Knowledge of the SALGA business and sustainability requirements
■ Understanding of project management principles
■ Understanding of expense management principles and regulations
■ Staying abreast of new developments in the area or responsibility; and
■ Working knowledge of the developments (globally and locally) in the Risk Management environment
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our 's ethos beyond just doing the job
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ A Post-graduate qualification in Risk Management, Auditing, Commerce or equivalent.
■At least 8 years working in a risk management or internal audit environment, of which 4 years should be at a management level managing risk and compliance issues.
■Experience working with executive management.
■Experience using risk management and reporting software.
■Familiarity with the COSO framework.
■Current Management of Risks Certification at Practitioner Level is an advantage.
■ISO quality management experience highly preferred.
■Experience with implementing and overseeing quality and document management systems a requirement.
■Demonstrated skills and ability to build and maintain organization-wide systems and processes.
■Membership of any professional and recognised risk management, business management or auditing institute is a requirement.
■Proven risk management skills and expertise employing risk management best practices and disciplines.
■Thorough understanding of policies and best practices in enterprise risk management.
■Micro Soft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Develop and Implement Strategic and Operational Risk Management Frameworks, Policies, and Practices: Provide leadership vision and direction for strategic and operational risk management across SALGA. Implement a Risk Management and risk assurance policy, system, processes and practices. Review the operational risk strategy in light of changing requirements and monitor the implementation thereof. Ensure that appropriate governance forums and structures exist to provide strategic and operational risk oversight and that these structures are documented. Promote a risk-aware culture within SALGA by providing guidance and training to employees on strategic and operational risk management best practices. Provide expert input into governance and executive committees on strategic and operational risk- related matters to ensure informed decision making. Drive the development of combined assurance activities with internal and external audits. Initiate engagement to develop professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying the ability to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels. Monitor local government trends and regulatory developments to ensure the SALGA’s strategic and operational risk management practices are in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
■ Conduct Risk Assessments and Identify Potential Areas of Strategic and Operational Risk within the SALGA.s Processes and Systems: Understand the end-to-end strategic and operational risk process and how to optimise it. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the strategic and operational risk appetite remains relevant and drive the reporting and monitoring of the risk appetite for SALGA. Evaluate and understand the risk exposure faced by SALGA by looking at the net effect of the identified threats and opportunities when aggregated. Management of risk in the organisation in line with SALGA’s Combined Assurance Framework
■ Implement Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls to Minimise the Impact of Strategic and Operational Risks on the SALGA’s Operations : Build risk models based on well-reasoned assessment of relationship between risk correlations, causality or mutual exclusivity using probabilistic analysis. Prepare specific management responses to the threats and opportunities identified ideally to remove or reduce the threats and to maximise the opportunities. Ensure that the planned risk management actions are implemented and monitored as to their effectiveness and corrective action is taken where response do not match expectations. Monitor and track findings associated with risk and self- control assessment process. Oversee the process of maintaining and updating the risk and control matrix in connection with the risk and control self- assessment process. Develop and disseminate processes for SALGA’s business continuity planning. Prepare periodic SALGA business continuity plan in collaboration with and submit summary report to Executive Management and Governance Structures.
■ Provide Regular Reports to Senior Management and Stakeholders on Risk Exposure, Mitigation Measures, and Emerging Risks: Monitor and report on risk exposures, implement risk management policies and procedures, and make recommendation to senior management on risk management practices. Report on strategic and operational risk management activities and issues on a consistent basis to senior management and governance structures. Facilitate the flow of risk information from management into various governance structures of SALGA.
■ Monitor the Effectiveness of Risk Management Strategies and Adjusting them as needed: Prepare and present risk reports to various committees (Risk Management Committee, Executive Management, Audit and Risk Committee etc).
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below:
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SPECIALIST: JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/02/14
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Specialist: Energy Transition is a Senior Position which reports to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and is part of the Electricity and Energy Unit within SALGA. The Specialist will be required to support and advise SALGA and the local government sector in policy, financial, institutional, partnership, legislative, regulatory, technical and capacity support matters related to the energy transition, working closely with the Head Electricity and Energy and Specialist for Sustainable Energy. Key to the purpose of this position is to coordinate implementation of the Just Energy Transition, to engage with Mancom, Exco and other SALGA platforms such as Working Groups, National and Provincial Members Assembly. Functions include supporting the JET Municipal Council and its workstreams and overall providing technical support to all JET related structures and initiatives. The position fulfils a pivotal role in managing and coordinating initiatives aimed at facilitating a fair and inclusive transition to renewable energy sources.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles
■Innovative thought leader and problem solver
■Strategic thinker and results driven individual
■Proven experience in facilitating partnerships and joint multi-sector programmes
■ Competent in influencing, interpretation and implementation of relevant policies, legislation, regulations and applicable strategic frameworks related to the Energy Transition and JET specifically;
■Competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to lobby policy positions in multi-sector forums and competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to design and drive programmes as a strong self-starter and initiator
■Excellent Writing, Communication, Advocacy and Interpersonal skills;
■Proven Management skills;
■Project and Financial management skills;
■Attention to detail - Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects;
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our's ethos beyond just doing the job
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ A Postgraduate Degree in Energy/ Electrical/ Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field
■ At least 8 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization;
■ At least 8 years’ experience in the energy sector, with experience in the energy transition and related matters, such as renewable energy
■Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels (for example between public, private sectors and civil society).
■ Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
■ Experience in Local Government;
■ A valid code 08 drivers’ licence and own vehicle;
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for the local government Energy Transition focus areas
■Drive a Just Energy Transition strategy for SALGA including a strategy to facilitate relations and partnerships for the successful implementation of the JET.
■ Development a JET support and project implementation strategy across local government ■ Provide support to the Head Electricity and
Energy and Specialist Sustainable Energy, including expert inputs and developing organized local government positions on the JET.
■ Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the JET
■ Provide support towards development and training in the JET
■ Develop guidelines and tools to assist municipalities to fully participate and benefit from the JET.
■ Represent local government in the development of national and local policies in the area of the JET
■ Be an expert resource in the JET to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services, Head Electricity and Energy, and to Provincial Senior Advisors
■ Participate in the SALGA governance structures.
Programme Management: Manage and oversee the Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio Programmes from the workstreams
Coordinate the development, implementation, and oversee the Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio Programme, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sustainability objectives. Create and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and adherence to deadlines
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and work with various stakeholders on Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio Programmes
Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, non-profits, government bodies, and private sector partners. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather input, address concerns, and foster collaboration.
Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders. Create reports to communicate about the Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio programme and provide updates for website
Policy and Advocacy: Monitor and analyse relevant policies, regulations, and industry trends related to energy transition and social equity. Advocate for policies and practices that promote a just and equitable energy transition
Communication and Reporting: Develop and deliver reports, presentations, and other communications materials to update stakeholders and senior management on programme progress and outcomes. Ensure transparent and effective communication strategies to promote awareness and engagement. Report progress on the Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio programme to internal (Trading Services Portfolio Head, Mancom, Working Groups, Exco and NEC) and external stakeholders (JET PMU, workstreams members etc.)
Capacity Building and Training: Design and implement training programmes and resources to build capacity among stakeholders and partners. Support communities and organizations in understanding and navigating the energy transition process. Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the Just Energy Transition Municipal Portfolio programmes. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategies and associated programmes in municipalities
Evaluation and impact assessment: Monitor and evaluate programme performance, including tracking key metrics and assessing the impact of initiatives on target communities. Use evaluation results to inform continuous improvement and strategic adjustments.
Monitor and review municipal compliance to Policy and legislative frameworks. Monitor and Review municipal performance
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Identify project/ programme risks – organisational, economic, stakeholder, political and social. Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied. Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team and stakeholders to find possible solutions to complex challenges environment. Uphold sound leadership practices and comply with policies and procedures. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate peers and seniors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below:
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SPECIALIST: SANITATION AND WATER SERVICES
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/02/15
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Specialist: Sanitation and Water role reports to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and will be required to support and advise SALGA and the local government sector in policy, financial, institutional, legislative, regulatory, technical and capacity support matters related to sanitation and hygiene practices primarily but also water services. This position compliments the Specialist Water Services so it also serves to support water services areas of work.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles
■Innovative thought leader and problem solver
■Strategic thinker and results driven individual
■ Competent in influencing, interpretation and implementation of relevant policies, legislation, regulations and applicable strategic frameworks;
■Competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to lobby policy positions in multi-sector forums and competent in engaging in inter-governmental structures at the senior level
■Ability to design and drive programmes as a strong self-starter and initiator
■Excellent Writing, Communication, Advocacy and Interpersonal skills;
■Proven Management skills;
■Project and Financial management skills;
■Attention to detail - Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects;
■Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our's ethos beyond just doing the job
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ A Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering / Water or other relevant qualification
■ At least 8 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization;
■ At least 8 years’ experience in the water and sanitation sector;
■ Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
■ Experience in Local Government;
■ A valid code 08 drivers’ licence and own vehicle;
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Develop positions and effectively lobby and advocate for enabling policy, legislation, regulations, institutional arrangements and fiscal framework for local government within the sanitation and water sectors
■ Drive a sanitation strategy for SALGA within the broader National Sanitation Policy Framework and provide expert sanitation, including health and hygiene related inputs to relevant intergovernmental and other structures
■ Provide expert inputs on improved sanitation service delivery, including sanitation technologies
■ Guide, support and provide expert advice to municipalities in the areas of sanitation and water services
■ Provide support towards development and training in the area of sanitation and water services
■ Conduct analysis of municipal performance in service delivery and provide guidance in respect of strategies to improve service delivery
■ Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies
■ Represent local government in the development of national and even global policy and legislation in the area of sanitation and water services
■ Undertake benchmarking and knowledge sharing of best practices to ensure effective service delivery within a municipal context
■ Be an expert resource in the area of sanitation and water services to the Portfolio Head: Trading Services and to Provincial Senior Advisors
■ Participate in the SALGA governance structures.
■ Research and Benchmarking: Provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges and needs of municipalities in terms of delivering both sustainable water, and sanitation services to citizens. Conduct and interpret research in sanitation services to influence policy and provide evidence based local government inputs in term of key challenges and developments in the sector. Create platforms for knowledge sharing and soliciting municipal inputs to sanitation sector challenges and solutions. Undertake benchmarking where appropriate for sanitation services. Undertake data collection, and conduct analysis of municipal sanitation performance and provide guidance in respect of implementing improvement
■ Represent the interests of Local Government Sector: Provide high quality advice on the legislative and regulatory framework of local government in particular, and of the role and impact of the other spheres of government at the local level, on those issues pertinent to area of specialisation. Represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance. Develops content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA advocacy position for mandating. Understand and effectively manage relationships with the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation
■ Support, Advice and Capacity building of Municipalities: Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities regarding the modernisation of service delivery. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Facilitate peer learning sessions in the areas of focus. Develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies
■ Stakeholder Management and Sponsorships: Assist in development and maintenance of sound relationships with relevant stakeholder groups (including civil society organisations, donors, development partners both locally and internationally) Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. Develop and maintain relevant networks (internal and external) and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact. Create reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialisation. With the support of the sponsorship team, develop and present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration (in alignment of the SALGA sponsorship Policy). Ensure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms
■ Business and Programme Planning: Coordinate and develop appropriate sections of the APP planning process, including the development of key target, timelines, consultation processes, risk analysis and resourcing requirements. Coordinate all reporting requirements and ensure reports are delivered on time and are accurate. Undertake review and evaluation as required for current work areas and any related projects/ programmes. Identify and develop innovation projects/ programmes that further the strategic intent of the trading services portfolio
■ Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities. Conduct impact assessments of municipal programmes. Monitor and review municipal compliance to Policy and legislative frameworks. Monitor and Review municipal performance. Financial and expense monitoring: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability. Assist in the identification of potential revenue sources in area of responsibility (where applicable). Develop terms of reference for identified programmes and participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes. Monitor sponsorship payments according to the contract and track programme implementation against the budget.
Actively save costs in the area of responsibility.
■ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Identify project/ programme risks – organisational, economic, stakeholder, political and social. Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied. Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk
■ Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. Uphold sound leadership practices and comply with policies and procedures. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate peers and seniors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below:
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.
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