WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
 

 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: HS 23/2022 
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in the built environment; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior managerial level experience; A valid driving licence or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification; Professional; Proven knowledge of applicable policies, guidelines, designs standards, best practices, procedures and legislation; National and Provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets, activities; National Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code, guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts; Proven knowledge and practical application of the Construction Industries Development Board (CIDB) guidelines, national Home Builders registration Council (NHBRC) guidelines, as well as the National Building Regulations; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Project design and management in the built environment; Human Settlements and local Government delivery challenges; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Economic, financial analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning; Collaborative Relationship Building; Business acumen; Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage human settlements and other conditional grants; Administer housing projects and subsidies; Render a professional development advice service regarding human settlement development; facilitate departmental engagement with municipalities and render human settlement development monitoring and support; Promote and manage economic empowerment of communities and emerging contractors of housing assets; Strategic Management; Change Management; Financial Management; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. K August Tel No: (021) 483 2591 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PROFESSIONAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: HS 22/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience within the built environment; A valid driving licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director Level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Post-graduation qualification; Professional registration with relevant bodies. 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. K August Tel No: (021) 483 2591 
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  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PLANNIN, REF NO: HS 21/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience in a town and regional planning working environment; A valid driving licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director Level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Post-graduation qualification; Professional registration with relevant bodies. Competencies: Extensive 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 of the following: Integrated human settlement planning; Planning and environmental regulatory requirements; Human Settlement, Local Government and Stakeholder Management; Built environment; Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks and 5-year Human Settlement Plans on municipal level; procurement and tendering process; GISc Systems and the management of spatial databases; Development, Strategy Management and strategy monitoring and review processes; 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; Information technology; Collaborative Relationship building; Planning; Organising; Dispute resolution.
 
DUTIES : Facilitate provincial human settlement forward planning; Facilitate the development of implementable human settlement plans with the IDP of municipalities; Manage GISc support; Coordinate and manage the integration of the Informal Settlements policy into provincial and municipal planning; Strategic Management; Financial Management; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. K August Tel No: (021) 483 2591 
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
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2022 
 
 
 

OTHER POST
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MINISTERIAL SUPPORT REF NO: HS 20/2022 
(1-Year Contract) 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification with a minimum of 3 years management experience in a stakeholder management or related working environment; A valid code B driving licence or disabled persons not in possession of a driving licence due to the nature of their disability, but who have access to transport will also be considered. Recommendation: Experience in providing stakeholder relations support to the Ministry; Proven working knowledge and experience of the built environment related to human settlements. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: National and Provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets, activities, etc; Relevant legislation with focuses on human settlements, local government and related; Delivery in the Affordable Housing Market and the establishment and management of strategic partnerships; Management of Developer and Contractor challenges related to the project Approval Process of Project applications received from municipalities/ stakeholders; Public Finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Skills: Proven computer literacy (Tech savvy and proficiency in web-based tools); Project Management and administration skills; Research skills; Networking skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Presentation and report-writing skills; Organising, planning, people management; skills; Ability to work independently and well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provide stakeholder relations support for 7 ministerial projects to the Ministry of Human Settlements; Develop and manage the ministerial engagement programme; Attend key and strategic engagements housing municipal officials with the 3 Districts; develop weekly and monthly risk register for the ministerial projects; Troubleshoot all challenges related to the ministerial projects to ensure that the project timelines are achieved; Provide community and stakeholder dynamics information to the professional and project teams; Engage internal and external stakeholders for the 7 Ministerial Projects; Provide stakeholder relations support to the Affordable Housing Task team; Governance and administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VV Njalo Tel No: (021) 483 4798 
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