WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND SUPPORT REF NO: LG 47/2023
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14), all–inclusive salary package
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Recommendation: Minimum Municipal Competency Certificate; A minimum of 3 years local government experience at Senior Management level; A minimum of 3 years’ experience within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996; A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities. Competencies: Extensive knowledge and working experience of all legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices in relation to this portfolio; Proven knowledge of the following: Public Administration and Management in South Africa; Information Systems; The functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments (provincial and national); Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Development projects; Modern systems of governance and administration; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Public speaking; Information Technology; Change Management; Ability to deal with politically sensitive issues; Chair complex meetings; Compile complex technical documents that can be easily interpreted; Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate on all three spheres of government and with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaborative relationship building; Good presentation skills (formal and informal); Strong leadership qualities.
 
DUTIES : Municipal Governance: provide management and support services to local government with the regulatory framework applicable to local government; Specialised Support: Assessments and investigations in relation to allegations of fraud, corruption and maladministration and formal interventions in terms of Section 139 of the Constitution; Capacity Development: capacitate and support municipalities through various programmes and projects to deliver effective services; Municipal Performance Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation: monitor and evaluate municipal performance by means of data collection, interpretation and analysis; Municipal Infrastructure: facilitate and monitor infrastructure development and maintenance within municipalities to ensure sustainable municipal infrastructure; Strategic Leadership and Management: Financial Management; People Management and Empowerment; Risk Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. G Paulse Tel No: (021) 483 4997