Deputy Director General: Local Governance at Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 and NQF Level 8 post graduate qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/Public Management/Political Science/ Local governance.
• Coupled by a minimum of 8 years at senior management level, with at least 5 years within the Public Service either at National, Provincial, Municipal or organ of state.
• Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. 

Duties :

• Enhance performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for improved organizational outcomes: Support and institutionalize municipal performance management systems to ensure efficiency and accountability, Conduct performance assessments and prepare comprehensive reports, Champion accurate, reliable, and well-managed performance data to guide municipal oversight and reporting, Oversee statutory compliance and reporting on municipal obligations, Monitor, support, and promote adherence to municipal performance audit processes, and Coordinate and report on the implementation of government programmes within municipalities. .
• Strengthen social compacts and facilitate referral reporting between government and communities to enhance service delivery across the Gauteng City Region: Facilitate effective service delivery by identifying, referring, and reporting on community concerns and challenges, Support community-led development through Assets-Based Community Development (ABCD) approaches. Assist municipalities in ensuring functional ward committees and effective public participation mechanisms, Support municipal capacity-building programmes aimed at promoting meaningful public participation,
• Advise municipalities on the formulation of public participation strategies, policies, and best practices, Promote and strengthen relationships between community stakeholders and government structures, Coordinate community development support and engagement with municipal stakeholders, Develop and oversee civic education and social mobilisation programmes within the province and Facilitate linkages between community initiatives, private sector partners, and public entities.
• Advance good governance and strengthen institutional capacity across municipalities: Coordinate and support municipalities in transformation and institutional development initiatives, Oversee and assist municipalities in organisational development and design functions, Drive capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening individual, institutional, and environmental capabilities within municipalities,
• Coordinate and support the implementation of revenue enhancement and debtor management strategies, Provide guidance and support in implementing the Municipal Property Rates Act, financial accounting, and audit processes, Coordinate and support municipal financial governance and asset management practices. Oversee compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Systems Act, including reporting requirements.