Deputy Director-General: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Support at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA. 08 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Support Branch to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and legislative mandates. Support the Accounting Officer in the effective administration, governance, and management of the Department to enhance service delivery excellence and operational efficiency.
• Promote, strengthen, and monitor the development, stability, and long-term sustainability of local government within the province. Facilitate and support integrated development planning processes to ensure coordinated, responsive, and sustainable municipal planning and implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee disaster management support initiatives and disaster-related relief programmes to ensure timely, compliant, and effective responses. Provide strategic and administrative support to Traditional Institutions Management to enhance governance, accountability, and institutional effectiveness.
• Coordinate and guide the development, review, and implementation of policies relating to the House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders within the province. Ensure the sound management, monitoring, and optimal utilization of the Branch’s human, financial, and operational resources in accordance with applicable legislation and best practice.