Director: Local Government Operations and Support (Kwazulu-Natal), (Level 13) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REF NO: H&SCoGTA039

SALARY: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 216 824 per annum.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration/ Local Government/ Development Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior management level. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. 

Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint and MS Project. 

Generic Competencies: 

• Strategic capacity and leadership. Knowledge management. People management and empowerment. Service delivery innovation. Programme and project management. Problem solving and analysis. Financial management. Client orientation and customer focus. Change management. Communication (verbal and written). 

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of: Advanced project coordination skills. Advanced project/ programme management development. Planning and organizing. Project/ programme formulation. Project monitoring and evaluation.

DUTIES: 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Manage the development, review and implementation of the district one plan. Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of municipal infrastructure projects. Manage the coordination of monitoring and reporting on municipal governance, institutional capacity and compliance with legislation and regulations. Oversee the coordination of municipal support (s154) and implementation of interventions (s139) in municipalities in collaboration with provinces.