Deputy Director-General: Community Work Programme, (Level 15) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REF NO: DCOG-DDG

SALARY: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 741 770 per annum

• REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA plus 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level. Experience in a similar programme will be an added advantage. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. 
• Generic Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). 
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Both government and private sector Infrastructure Development approaches. The link between Infrastructure Development and Economic Development. Public-private partnerships. Poverty eradication and job creation. Community Development approaches. Exceptional understanding of the system of Cooperative Governance.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of the implementation of the Community Work Programme. Oversee management of partnerships, development of norms and standards and provisioning of innovative solutions. Provide strategic support on the organizational development intervention and implementation of a monitoring, reporting and evaluation system. Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the coordination of strategic partnerships, special projects and implementation of capacity building for the programme. Oversee management of finance audit and contract risks for the program.