Careers at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Development Studies/ Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in strategic planning and reporting. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word. Additional Requirements (Advantage):
• Ability to use the electronic Quarterly Performance Reporting System (eQPR).
• Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making.
• Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. T
• eam leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Financial management. Interpersonal skills. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Legislation governing planning and reporting. Data Collection. Analysis and report writing. Research methodology. Strategic Planning Processes.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. Update the quarterly performance reporting system and prepare quarterly performance reports presentations.
• Update MTDP reports, prepare Annual Reports, Handover Reports, Mid-Term Assessment Reports, and End-Term Assessment Reports. Update and monitor the implementation of the Strategic Planning and Reporting Directorate’s Annual Operational Plan, including audit and risk action plans

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Development Studies/ Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in strategic planning and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word. Additional Requirements (Advantage):
• Ability to use the electronic Quarterly Performance Reporting System (eQPR). Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making.
• Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Financial management. Interpersonal skills. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Legislation governing planning and reporting. Data Collection. Analysis and report writing. Research methodology. Strategic Planning Processes.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Facilitate the development of a Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of the departmental Annual Operational Plan. Update the quarterly performance reporting system and prepare quarterly performance reports presentations. Update MTDP reports, prepare Annual Reports, Handover Reports, Mid-Term Assessment Reports, and End-Term Assessment Reports.
• Update and monitor the implementation of the Strategic Planning and Reporting Directorate’s Annual Operational Plan, including audit and risk action plans.

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REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Social Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in the related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s License and travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): Exceptional writing and editing skills. MS Project and MS PowerPoint. Willingness to work long hours and over weekends. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge on the following: Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies. Three spheres of government. Corporate Secretariat Best Practices and government procedures. Advanced minute taking. Analytical skills.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Effective and efficient coordination and management of parliamentary engagements. Capturing and communication of Parliamentary Portfolio and Select Committee resolutions. Effective and efficient coordination and management of Parliamentary Questions. Management and coordination of incoming and outgoing correspondence in the Office of the Director-General. Development and maintenance of the DCoG Strategic Diary.

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REF NO: H&SCOGTA034

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s License and travelling.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and organising. Problem solving and decision making. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Project management. Coordination. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Data management and modelling. Strategic analysis.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Facilitate commitments levels in Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces. Manage MIG transfers to municipalities in Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces. Facilitate MIG expenditure reporting for Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces. Facilitate and support MIG compliance in Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces.

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REF NO: H&SCOGTA033

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Development Planning/ Economics or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s License and travelling. Generic Competencies: Planning and organising. Problem solving and decision making. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Project management. Coordination. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Local Economic Development. LED Policy. Development Planning. Economic Development Trends. Public Administration.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate development of economic development policy and strategies across government to support implementation of LED. Facilitate the alignment of IDP’s and PGDS’s to national priorities and local economic development initiatives. Facilitate LED programme through collaborative partnerships. Assist in mobilizing donor funding and coordinating donor activity in LED. Monitor implementation of the LED policy framework to strengthen implementation of Local Economic Development programs in Municipalities.

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REF NO: H&SCOGTA032

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/ Town and Regional Planning/ Economics or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s License and travelling.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and organising. Problem solving and decision making. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Project management. Coordination. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Local government policy and legislative framework. Development Planning. Urban development related to local government legislation, policies, regulations and frameworks. Municipal Infrastructure Development. Town and Regional Planning principles and methodologies.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Advise on alternative infrastructure financing options and models in collaboration with MISA, National Treasury and other relevant institutions. Administer grant policy framework and conditionalities to support sustainable infrastructure delivery.
• Coordinate relevant structures and forums as part of the implementation of government urban development policies and frameworks. Provide secretariat services for the unit.

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REF NO: H&SCOGTA031

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/ Town and Regional Planning, Development Planning or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Valid Driver’s License. Extensive travelling.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Research principles. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Local government policy and legislative framework. Development planning. Urban development related to local government legislation, policies, regulations and frameworks. Municipal Infrastructure Development. Town and Regional Planning principles and methodologies.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Manage the coordination of the institutionalization of long-term infrastructure planning and asset management practices in municipalities in collaboration with MISA and other relevant institutions.
• Manage the development of policy frameworks and conditionalities for grants utilization to support sustainable infrastructure delivery. Manage the Intermediate City Municipalities Support programme as part of the implementation of the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF).
• Provide advice to municipalities on Urban Development and Planning in line with the legislative framework.

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REF NO: DDDSNT/31

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Information Systems or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in Information Technology. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Additional Requirements (Advantage): PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker certification or MB-500: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer Certification.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: Software Development: Java J2EE, HTML, JSP, JavaScript, XML, SOAP. Microsoft Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SharePoint, CRM, PowerApps and Power Automate. Database Management: Microsoft SQL Programming, Entity Relationship Design, Data Modelling. Application and System Design: System Specification, Design and Implementation. Configuration and Deployment: Configuration and implementation of Application Servers.

DUTIES : 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Conceptualize, design, develop and test custom software applications utilizing SharePoint, ASP.NET, C#.NET, Java, SQL Server, and web technologies.
• Extend and enhance the functionality of existing software products to meet evolving business needs. Work closely with project managers, business analysts and other team members to ensure the successful delivery of software solutions.
• Establish and document coding standards ensuring consistency and maintainability across development projects. Diagnose and resolve application issues, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.

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REF NO: DDICT/29

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Systems or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in Information Technology field. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and MS PowerPoint.
• Other Competencies: Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Microsoft Azure/ Microsoft Windows Certification.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written).
• Technical Competencies: In depth knowledge of: The ICT Governance in terms of the Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework (CGICTPF). DPSA Cloud Directive.
• Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS). VMWare/ Microsoft Azure skills. Datacentre Infrastructure Management skills. Teamwork and negotiation skills. Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Analytical skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Manage, implement, maintain and monitor all ICT Infrastructure in compliance with the relevant policies and operations to improve infrastructure costs, performance and end user satisfaction. Manage, implement and monitor ICT availability and capacity management for on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Manage and monitor local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) traffic and report accordingly. Provide third-line technical support services (incidents, problem and change management).