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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CLOSING DATE : 05 July 2021
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.
OTHER POSTS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING, REF NO: LG 13/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: Experience in research and information management. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Constitutional legislative and inter-governmental dispensation in South Africa; DCoG prescribed reporting procedures and national and provincial treasury directives; Financial and administrative systems and procedures of municipalities; Programmes and project planning and management; Council and political dynamics; Local government legislation; Computer Literacy; Conflict management skills; Information systems and data base interrogation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING, REF NO: LG 13/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: Experience in research and information management. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Constitutional legislative and inter-governmental dispensation in South Africa; DCoG prescribed reporting procedures and national and provincial treasury directives; Financial and administrative systems and procedures of municipalities; Programmes and project planning and management; Council and political dynamics; Local government legislation; Computer Literacy; Conflict management skills; Information systems and data base interrogation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills.
DUTIES : Coordinate municipal information in the province: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation framework; Updated reporting templates based on new data requests; Monitor and evaluate municipal performance: Drafting of a consolidated annual municipal performance report; Consolidate and submit performance report; Collate, consolidate and update free basic services information; Collate, consolidate and update indigent households data; Monitor and report on the submission of municipal annual reports and oversight reports: Updating and submission status report of the municipal annual and oversight reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Rylands at Tel No: (021) 483 0646
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: MUNICIPAL COMMUNICATIONS, REF NO: LG 14/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: A formal recognised qualification in Communication Media, Public relations, Marketing or Advertising; Experience in the following: Development and implementation of communication strategies; Campaign development and Management; Drafting of communication products; Events management; Willing to travel extensively. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Media and stakeholder relations management; Film, photography and design software; Municipal integrated development planning and community based participation processes; Understanding of Complaints Management Systems; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government-including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Research and analytical skills; Project Management and organisational skills; Interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills; Innovative problem solving skills; Computer Literacy skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work strategically and independently when under pressure with tight timeframes.
DUTIES : Assess the quality of communication strategies and plans in municipalities; Support the municipalities in the development and implementation of effective municipal communication strategies to enhance participatory democracy; Develop and manage communication products and platforms; Facilitate the development and distribution of guidelines for municipal communication strategies and policies; Monitor and report on compliance to communication prescripts in municipalities; Effective stakeholder management; Facilitate and coordinate access to municipal communication training and capacity building for municipalities; Coordinate national and provincial support initiatives related to municipal communication.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Kellies at Tel No: (021) 483 4443
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
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: EXTERNAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS (PUBLIC PARTICIPATION), REF NO: LG 15/2021
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (level 8)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year administrative/specialised field of Human Rights concerns (gender, disability, children, youth, HIV/AIDS and older persons); A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Programme/Project Management experience; Must be willing to travel and work irregular hours. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation and policy frameworks applicable to local government; National Strategic Plan on Gender Based Violence and Femicide; Financial and human resource management; Ability to develop and update databases and manage a filing system; Minute taking and report writing; Computer literacy in (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email); Good planning and interpersonal skills; Written and verbal communication skills.
DUTIES : Mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the department (creating and enabling environment for implementation); Implementation of special projects on human rights concerns (such as gender, disability, children, youth, HIV/AIDS and the aged-external focus); Guidance and assistance to municipalities with the institutionalisation of human rights concerns at municipalities; Administrative support in the component.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Bingham at Tel No: (021) 483 2565
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
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, REF NO: LG 16/2021
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (level 5)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant experience. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Legislation policy frameworks applicable to local government; Functioning of local government and the directorate; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Analytical skills; Time management skills; Administrative skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team and independently; Ability to work under pressure; Good planning and organising skills.
DUTIES : Assist with processing of payments within the directorate; Maintain the directorates filing system, including safekeeping of reports, databases and strategic planning documents; Arrange all meetings, travel arrangements and documentation in support of the directorate; Facilitate correspondence, including telephonic and written queries and complaints and ensure timeous responses; Compile agendas, minutes, reports, questionnaires, work flow charts, presentation and submissions; Assist with staff related issues in compliance with human resource management prescripts within the directorate; Assist the directorate in gathering, assessment and management of public participation and municipal communication information; Assist in hands-on public participation and municipal support communication information; Assist in hands-on public participation and municipal support communication support actions in municipal areas; Assist in the actions to support the monitoring of public participation and municipal communication in municipalities, in co-operation with national, provincial and local government and relevant stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Stephens at Tel No: (021) 483 0603
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