Director: Municipal Human Resource Systems, (Level 13) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REF NO: H&SCoGTA040

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

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Undergraduate qualification in Law / Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA). At least 5 years relevant experience at middle / senior management level in the relevant field. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. Proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint. A valid driver’s license and intensive travelling. 

Requirements (Advantage) 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

•  In-depth knowledge of: Municipal Structure Act. Municipal Systems Act. Public Service Local Government Transformation. Monitoring and evaluation techniques. Policy formulation. Cooperative governance.

DUTIES: 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Develop, coordinate, monitor norms and standards for post provisioning, advise municipalities on organisational design frameworks, change management interventions and evaluate the affordability and sustainability of municipal wage and salary bill. Develop, coordinate the implementation of policy and guidelines on staff performance management systems, monitor and support the implementation of Disciplinary Regulations, including disclosure of interest. Provide job descriptions guidelines and job evaluation systems. Regulate and conduct competency assessments in local government in compliance with Municipal Systems Act and its Regulations. Develop policy and administer the implementation of local government competency framework and assessment batteries and determine the annual adjustments for the upper limits of the salaries and allowances of Councillors and Senior Managers. Monitor appointment of Senior Managers with necessary qualifications, skills and experience in line with the Municipal Systems Act and its Regulations and advise the Department with Labour Disputes referrals from Municipalities.