Careers at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REF NO: ASD-ADMINCOMLW/57

SALARY: R468 459 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A three-year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Legal or equivalent qualification (at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA).
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in compliance, legal or regulatory roles. Knowledge and understanding of Protection of Personal Infor-mation Act (POPIA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
• Drafting/ writing skills. Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Ability to work under pres-sure, independently and as part of a team. Initiative and result driven. Analytical. Profi-cient in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Additional Requirements (Advantage): Advance Certificate in Compliance Manage-ment. Member of the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa. Knowledge and under-standing of the Public Service Compliance Framework. 
• Generic Competencies: Plan-ning and organising. Coordination. Problem solving and decision making. Project management. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Team leadership. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). 
• Technical Competencies: Conducting legal research. Interpretation of statutes. Drafting of legislations and/or policies. Knowledge of applicable legislation in public service.

DUTIES: 

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Compile and update the compliance universe register. Review existing and new policies to ensure that they are aligned to applicable legislations. Compliance Administration, such as monthly / quarterly reporting in the Department. Assist in the management of Promotion of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) related queries (internal and external). POPIA and PAIA Administration with the Information Regulator.

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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.

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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.

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REF NO: H&SCoGTA038

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

• REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior management level specializing in Monitoring and Evaluation. Experience in strategic planning would be an added advantage. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. A valid driver’s license. 
• 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 in: Policy framework for the government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation System, 2005. Framework for managing Programme Performance Information, 2007. Service Delivery Improvement Plan Directive, 2019. Public Service Regulations, 2016, as amended. Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999. Framework for managing Programme Performance Information, 2007. Revised framework for strategic plans and annual performance plans.

DUTIES: 

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Provide leadership and oversight on the monitoring and evaluation of projects, quarterly and annual performance information reported by programmes. Provide leadership and oversight on the monitoring and implementation of the Medium-Term Development Plan priorities. Provide leadership and oversight on the development of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan and ensure that is effectively monitored and implemented. Provide leadership and oversight on the development of standardized sector indicators in collaboration with provincial CoGTAs and entities and analyse their quarterly performance reports. Sound corporate governance.

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REF NO: DCOG-DDG

SALARY: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 741 770 per annum

• REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA plus 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level. Experience in a similar programme will be an added advantage. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. 
• Generic Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). 
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Both government and private sector Infrastructure Development approaches. The link between Infrastructure Development and Economic Development. Public-private partnerships. Poverty eradication and job creation. Community Development approaches. Exceptional understanding of the system of Cooperative Governance.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of the implementation of the Community Work Programme. Oversee management of partnerships, development of norms and standards and provisioning of innovative solutions. Provide strategic support on the organizational development intervention and implementation of a monitoring, reporting and evaluation system. Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the coordination of strategic partnerships, special projects and implementation of capacity building for the programme. Oversee management of finance audit and contract risks for the program.