WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Competencies: Maintain extensive knowledge and sound interpretation of the National and Provincial Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code, guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts; Proven knowledge of the following: Latest Building Legislation; Building contracts and Contract Administration; Project design and project management in the built environment; Occupational Health and Safety; Engineering, legal and compliance; Strategic policies, guidelines, standard procedures and best practices relevant to Professional and Project Management Services; Human Settlements and Local Government delivery issues; Global and local political economics and social affairs impacting on the Province; Financial management processes and related Acts, regulations and the ability to set up budgets; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Strong Project Management; Budgeting; Public speaking, team building, mediation and facilitation.
 
DUTIES : Render a building inspection support service; Render an engineering and project management support service; Render an architectural design and technical support service with regard to housing and building related projects; Coordinate and facilitate settlement upgrading in terms of emergency housing and housing support in times of disaster; Render an administrative support service; Strategic Management; Financial Management; People Management.


ENQUIRIES : Ms H Mzamo at Tel No: (021) 483 2512
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 August 2021

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: HS 26/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a general support services working environment; A valid code B (or higher code) driving licence.
Recommendation: Must be willing to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), regulations and the implementation thereof; The Government Immovable Asset Management Act (Act 19 of 2007); The Government Motor Transport prescripts, policies and circulars; The Western Cape Government (WCG) Office Administration Accommodation procedures; The Public Finance Management Act (Act I of 1999) and National and Provincial Treasury Regulations; Human Resource Management legislation, regulations, prescripts, policies, collective agreements, guidelines, delegations, standards, procedures and best practices in the Public Sector; Telecommunications. Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel); Managerial; Dispute, conflict resolution and problem-solving. Ability to work within specific timeframes and communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
 
DUTIES : Supervising and exercising control over transport, accommodation and health and safety functions in the Department; Management of the following in the department: Transport services; Telephone services; Processes prescribed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHASA); Functions as determined by Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA); Formulate and implement departmental policies; Operational management of the unit; Supervision and development of personnel in the unit.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Moolman at (021) 483 4564
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT REF NO: HS
10/2021 R1
(12-Month Contract)
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Public Relations or Public Management; A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a Stakeholder Management working environment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Proven experience of: Development of a departmental-wide stakeholder management strategy; Media liaising; Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends in communication products. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Ability to interpret relevant legislation, acts, policies, codes, guidelines, standards, best practices, procedures, strategies and protocols relating to Human Settlements; Stakeholder Management procedures and processes in the department; Dispute, conflict resolution and problem-solving management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication skills (written and verbal); Time management, planning, organising and networking skills; Conceptual, interpretative, formulation and research skills.
 
DUTIES : Develop and implement a departmental-wide stakeholder management strategy; Execute stakeholder management research, analyse information and compile complex documents, reports and submissions for the department; Sensitise senior management of the Department and the Minister; Manage relationships with key clients or business influences in the local communities; Project profile to media with logistical support.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr MM Giba at Tel No: (021) 483 498
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co