WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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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.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: LG 29/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (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 Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Town Planning/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Public Management or related field; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience in a local government planning or integrated development planning or relevant working environment; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS 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: Registration with the South African Council for Planners as a professional planner. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in reference of local government; Constitutional, Institutional and Development circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; IDP Policy, legislation and guidelines; Municipal integrated development planning, people centered development, community based partnership processes; Strategic Management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Ability to communicate at all levels and across sectors using various media, stakeholder engagement and to build and maintain working partnerships. 
 
DUTIES : Liaise with national government, provincial departments, municipalities and related institutions in order to co-ordinate integrated development planning, monitoring and support to municipalities; Develop and maintain the Integrated Development Planning Support Programme; Capacity building and training of municipal staff and individual municipal support actions; Assistance in improving national and provincial planning integration with municipal integrated development plans and assistance in sector planning support actions by national and provincial departments that support integrated development planning in municipalities; Develop and maintain an effective Integrated Development Planning Monitoring System for municipal planning; Assessment of the quality of municipal integrated development plans; Monitoring annual Integrated Development Plans implementation (including budget linkage) compliance to IDP prescripts and maintaining a provincial IDP database; Responsible for providing strategic management , human resources management and financial management for the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Zamxaka at Tel No: (021) 483 4449

OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND FIRE BRIGADE SERVICES REF NO: LG 24/2022 
(2 Positions Available For a 3 Year Contract), 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year fire fighting tertiary qualification; A minimum of 5 years practical experience in a management position in a Fire Brigade; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Recommendation: Incident Command Systems Training. Experience in the following: Creation of new contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs); Project financial projections; GIS implementation and strategies. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Fire operations, command and control and inspection programs; GIS Tools; Incident Command Training; The Department’s financial directives and instructions (PMFA); Procurement requirements; Human resources management; Budgeting procedures; Expenditure control; Relevant Acts: Fire Brigade Services Act; National Veld and Forest Fire Act; National Building Regulations and Standards Act; Road Traffic Act; Hazardous Substances Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Disaster Management Act; NFPA, BS, ISO, SANS and SABS Standards and Codes for fire service; Communication skills (Written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Provides the following: Leadership for developing, implementing, and evaluating activities intended to prevent or reduce the negative consequences of fire and improve life safety of citizens; Technical guidance and assistance to Local Government Fire and Rescue Services to improve fire prevention, protection, and life safety of citizens; Information about fire service prevention, protection and life safety interventions and capabilities and performs Category of Authorized Persons investigations. Develop and maintain cooperative agreements between Local Government, Designated services, and other fire agencies; Develop new or proposed plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines and makes recommendations on the need for new or modified policies regarding fire prevention, protection, and life safety; Determine fire prevention, protection and life safety priorities, goals, and objectives and the subsequent strategies and methods and monitors interventions appropriately; Maintain specialized workgroups and assist with maintenance of fire protection associations to enhance fire prevention, protection and life safety initiatives; Present training programmes and information sessions to enhance fire prevention, protection, and life safety interventions; Evaluate the effectiveness of public fire prevention, protection and life safety programmes by collecting and analysing relevant data and statistics; Co-ordinate and network as appropriate with counterparts in adjoining jurisdictions and with officials at the regional, provincial and national levels; Coordinate and prepares a variety of plans, project plans, budgets, reports, presentations, and records; Participates in continuing education programmes, conferences, seminars to strengthen individual knowledge and skills. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. E. Du Toit at Tel No: 021-9376357 or 0739951609