SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) SENIOR ADVISOR: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Based in National Office (Pretoria), Ref: 24/04/01 Cluster: Infrastructure Delivery, Spatial Transformation and Sustainability Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Senior Manager: Land, Planning and Rural Development, the incumbent will ensure that the programme initiatives are completed timeously, within budgets and to the agreed specifications. Coordinates different groups involved in the programme, establishes and maintains relationships with those groups. Reports programme progress in line with funder requirements and programme management procedures. Management of programme resources and the identification of pipeline programmes extending from the existing programme THE CANDIDATE PROFILE ■ Ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS Research and Benchmarking: Under the guidance of specialists and management, provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in Land, Development and Spatial Planning to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented. Under the guidance of the Senior Manager conduct and interpret research in Land, Development and Spatial Planning and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in area of specialisation. Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to Land, Development and Spatial Planning and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository. Conduct analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements Representation at IGR & Other Fora (lobbying and Advocacy): Represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities/ Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in Land, Development and Spatial Planning, where they hinder municipal performance. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in areas relating to Land, Development and Spatial Planning. Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating. Provide technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions Support Advice and Capacity Building: Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline – refer issues of strategic importance to the Senior Manager. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities. Facilitate training programmes/ peer learning sessions in matters relating to Land, Development and Spatial Planning. Monitoring and Evaluation: Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities. Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system. Create a high performance culture on all projects and report on progress against milestones. Prepare audit files for each project prior to audit Programme / Project Management: Implement appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E. Plan and integrate programme roll-out to municipalities. Develop terms of reference for identified programmes. Ensure that projects are implemented against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone. Identify spin-off projects and opportunities from the programme 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. Create reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Identify key role players to create a link to sustainability and handover of programmes; and implementation Sponsorship and fund Raising for projects: Identify potential funders/ points for leverage during the programme conceptualization phase With the support of the sponsorship team, develop and present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration (in alignment of the SALGA sponsorship Policy). Ensure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms. Financial and expense monitoring: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability. Assist in the identification of potential revenue sources in area of responsibility (where applicable). Participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes. Monitor sponsorship payments according to the contract and track programme implementation against the budget. Actively save costs in the area of responsibility 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. Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied. Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk 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, role model and educate peers and Advisors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Actively participate in the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below: Closing Date: 16 April 2024 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 PLEASE APPLY HERE CLEANER Based in Limpopo (Polokwane) Ref: 24/04/02 Cluster: Human Capital and Corporate Services Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits Reporting to Manager: Finance and Corporate Services, the incumbent’s role and responsibilities shall include the following: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS ■ Maintain a high level of hygiene in and around the workplace by cleaning offices, restrooms, lounges. Maintain all equipment and machinery used and reporting any defects ■Forward requests for chemicals and cleaning materials to be used for the execution of functions ■ Check glass surfaces for spots and fingerprints twice daily. Use spray cleaner and go around light switches to remove smudge and door knobs to remove grime ■All restrooms should be cleaned twice daily using a sanitizing cleaner, start with the lavatory sink, toilet, toilet seat, the lid and the back of the toilet. ■Refill soap dispensers ■Replenish toilet paper ■Polish the mirror ■Wipe around light fixtures and sanitize the door knob ■Remove trash ■Sweep and damp mopping the floor ■All trash needs to be picked up as needed ■Be sure to line the trash with the appropriate size bag to keep it clean and easy removal of the contents ■Hard surface floors and carpeting should be dusted and vacuumed daily, especially those traversed and seen by clients ■Hard surfaces should be also be damp mopped even after dusting as the mopping helps pick up and remove stray unit ■Wiping dust from furnace ducts, changing the filters and keeping outside windows and doors closed as much as possible ■Empty all trash containers and reline with plastic liners ■Remove all trash from building and place in designated container ■Vacuum all carpeted foyers, more especially those areas seen by clients ■Clean and polish all desks and desk accessories ■Dust file cabinets, small meeting tables and office equipment’s ■Empty and damp wipe ashtrays in the smoking areas ■Spot clean walls and division ■Wipe the phones, computers (desktop and laptops), printers and photocopiers ■Set a trash container next to the refrigerator ■ Clean and empty the refrigerator out to prevent items from remaining indefinitely ■Wipe down microwaves, counter areas, sinks and tables each and every time is needed ■Taking care to mop up leak when the occur ■Cabinets and food surface should be wiped down once a day and floors cleaned as needed Qualifications and experience ■Matric Certificate ■ Basic numeracy must be physically fit and healthy ■Good communication skills Core knowledge, skills and behavior ■ Knowledge of a limited range of work procedures such as cleaning, equipment, work procedures, health and safety measures and incident handling procedures. ■Good verbal and written communication skills Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position to the link below: Closing Date: 16 April 2024 (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 PLEASE APPLY HERE
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