Assistant Director: Public Participation at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Social Science, Development, Public Administration, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience at administration level in local Government/ or proven experience in community and public participation.

Competencies:

• Good people relations and facilitation capabilities to interact with diverse teams across municipalities, sector departments and stakeholder; Good understanding of practices related to PP in government and community development processes; Relationship and partnership building; Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of legislation related to on Public Participation; Knowledge of policies, guidelines and methods for effective public participation; Excellent Computer Literacy skills; Good Report writing skills; Good Problem-solving skills; Good people management skills; Good coordination skills and able to convene and manage PP processes for multi stakeholder engagements in public participation processes; Good Network and relationship building skills.
• A valid driver’s license.

Closing Date : 23-02-2026