Chief Director: Human Settlement Implementation, Ref No. DOI 27/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by managing integrated housing and human settlement development through programmes and projects to facilitate the development of provincial strategies, policies and integrated plans. The successful incumbent must possess the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet strict deadlines.  This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in the built environment; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior managerial level experience; A valid driving licence or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• Post graduate qualification in the built environment; Professional registration with relevant bodies (ECSA / SACQSP / SACAP / SACPCMP).

Key Performance Areas    

• Render the following services: A professional development advice service regarding human settlement development; An architectural design and technical support service with regard to housing and building related projects; An engineering and project management support service;
• A building inspection support service. An administrative support service; Coordinate departmental engagement with municipalities and render human settlement development support and services with a regional focus in regions 1, 2 and 3; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management;
• Participation in Financial Management at Chief Director Level. 

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of applicable policies, guidelines, designs standards, best practices, procedures and legislation; National and Provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets, activities;
• National Housing Act, Western  Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code, guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts;
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the Construction Industries Development Board (CIDB) guidelines, national Home Builders registration Council (NHBRC) guidelines, as well as the National Building Regulations;  
• Engineering, legal and operational compliance;  
• Project design and management in the built environment;
• Human Settlements and local Government delivery challenges;
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;

Skills:

• Accounting Finance and Audit;
• Information Technology; Economic, financial analysis;
• Legal Administration;
• Strategic Planning;
• Collaborative Relationship Building;
• Business acumen;
• Presentation skills.