WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING REF NO: HS 2019-74 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14) (All–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A NQF level 7 qualification in the Social Science/Built environment or related as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience in the built environment sector; A valid driver’s licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Competencies: Knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public service procedures; Knowledge of Human Resource Management; Basic knowledge of labour relation legislation and regulations; Financial management; Knowledge of the creation and sustainable of integrated human settlements. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Oversee research, development of policies of sustainable human settlements; Oversee the planning for integrated and sustainable human settlements; Oversee the planning and management of housing assets; Oversee the facilitation of affordable housing delivery; and Coordinate the compilation of the departmental annual business plan; Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objective, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate; Participate in the Department’s and Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate against pre-determined key measurable objective and standards; Report to the Head of Department on the activities of the Chief Directorate, and on matters of substantial importance to the administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources employed by it; People Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure achievement of the Chief Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Chief Directorate; Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of the people management plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate; Promote sound employee relations within the Chief Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Chief Directorate; Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are in adhered to in respect of purchases for the Chief Directorate’s finance; Report to the Head of Department on all aspects of the Chief Directorate’s finances; Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Chief Directorate’s assets; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Chief Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribe norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms JJ Samson Tel No: (+2721) 483-2869

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DIRECTOR: PLANNING REF NO: HS 2019-75 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 14). (All–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent in the Built environment as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience; A valid driver's licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Competencies: Proven knowledge and understanding 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 and understanding of integrated human settlement planning; Proven knowledge and understanding of planning and environmental regulatory requirements; Proven knowledge and understanding of Human Settlement, Local Government and Stakeholder Management; Proven knowledge and understanding of Human Settlement and Stakeholder Management; Proven knowledge and understanding of the built environment (Human Settlements) Proven knowledge and understanding of Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks and 5-year Human Settlement Plans on municipal level; Proven knowledge and understanding of program and project management; Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Proven knowledge and understanding of GISc systems and the management of spatial databases; Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Proven communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office, Intranet, Internet and other relevant software packages; Proven leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Proven planning and organising skills; Proven problem solving and dispute resolution/conflict management skills; Proven conceptual and formulation skills; Ability to interpret relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practice; Ability to conceptualise and drive strategic planning processes; Ability to forge sustainable relationships and utilize resources effectively and economically to achieve key deliverable. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Facilitate provincial human settlement forward planning; - Facilitate the development of implementable human settlement plans within the IDP of municipalities; Manage GIS support; Coordinate and manage the integration of the informal settlements policy into provincial and municipal planning. Strategic Management; Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objective, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participate in the Department's and Directorate's strategic planning process; Activate involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate, and on matters of substantial importance to the administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respects of adequate and appropriate record-keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it; People Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the number and grades appropriate to ensure achievement of the Directorate's Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate; Active involvement in the compilation of the People Management Plan, a Service Delivery Improvement Programme, and an Information Resources Plan for the Directorate; Promote sound employee relations within the Directorate; Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate; Financial Management: Actively participate in the budgeting process at Directorate level; Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate's budget and expenditure; Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate's finance; Report to the Chief Director on all aspects of the Directorate's finance; Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate's assets; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribe norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms JJ Samson Tel No: (+2721) 483-2869