SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) - ADVISOR: CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCE22/8/2022
SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) ADVISOR: CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCE Based in Free State (Bloemfontein) Ref: 22/08/04 Cluster: Infrastructure Delivery and Spatial Transformation and Sustainability Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Senior Advisor: Built Environment and Planning, the incumbent will be required to provide advice, support and capacity building initiatives to ensure awareness and to better support municipalities in the mitigation and response to climate change at local government levels
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE ■ Proven track record of notable successes ■ In-depth understanding and experience in the political environment and with gravitas persuasive influence in a complex multi-sphere stakeholder environment ■A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity ■High integrity and ethics ■Persuasive and influencing ■ Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended dimension; and ■ Good international experience and exposure to internal implementation protocols of local government policies, accords and realities. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ■ Relevant tertiary qualification in Climate Change, Environmental Studies or closely related qualification ■ At least 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation ■Sound understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in area of responsibility ■Knowledge of the SALGA business and sustainability requirements ■Understanding of project management principles KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS ■ Research and Benchmarking: Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects. Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists. Under leadership and guidance from Senior Advisors and Specialists, perform desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges within the sector/ professional discipline (Collect data, examine relevance and synthesise). Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update municipal profiles Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/ presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions. ■ Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): Represent municipalities at relevant forums/ meetings/ committees within the sector/ professional discipline. Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of accountability. Support the Senior advisors to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating. Support the development of reports to the working groups. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialization. Represent SALGA and the Municipalities at relevant external for a ■ Support Advice and Capacity Building: Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline in accordance with the programme plan. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation Implement the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Support the representation of municipalities as the “employer” on national/ provincial LGSETA structures. Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. ■ Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting: Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E. Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone. Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system. Support the reporting on progress against milestones Support the preparation of audit files for each project prior to audit ■ Stakeholder Management: Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility. Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders. Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact ■ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline ■ Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position to HR@salga.org.za Closing Date: 26 August 2022 (Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line) NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.
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