Current Roles at National Heritage Council of South Africa

REFERENCE NUMBER: MF/25/01/2024 

About the job: 

• The NHC has a vacancy for a Programmes Manager: Funding who will be responsible to manage the funding of programmes and projects which support the core mandate and NHC’s strategy 
• The position is a 2 year fixed-term contract, based at Hatfield, Pretoria. 

Key responsibilities: 
Strategic leadership for the Funding Unit: 

• Provide overall leadership to the function 
• Develop Funding strategies and operational plans to support NHC initiatives 
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures 
• Monitor and manage performance to ensure successful implementation of plans and achievement of targets 
• Report periodically on the performance of function 
• Manage that all external communications are aligned with the strategic objectives 
• Identify potential threats to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary 
• Identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation measures ` in the area of responsibility 
• Develop and maintain the Unit’s Risk Register 
• Manage and monitor funding projects implementation and compliance thereof 
• Manage contracts and service level agreements in the area of responsibility 
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and within service level agreements 
• Attend Management meetings, provide input to problem resolution and take steps to break down barriers that hinder progress 
• Management of the implementation of funding for Heritage programmes and projects (NHC funding and PESP Presidential employment stimulus programmes): 
• Administer funding resources to support heritage programmes and projects in line with the NHC mandate, funding model and relevant legislation 
• Manage the development of the grant specifications 
• Manage the quality management system for the management of funds 
• Facilitate and manage approved grants 
• Plan, Monitor, evaluate and report on funded heritage programmes and projects 
• Analyse variance reports and make recommendations with regard to corrective actions to be taken 
• Facilitate and manage the evaluation panels 
• Facilitate and manage the adjudication committees 
• Identify potential threats to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary 
• Management of the Heritage programmes and projects: 
• Manage advertising process, the selection of successful applicants and the required contracting activities 
• Manage the development and maintenance of a register for all projects 
• Manage that capacity development as well as ongoing coaching and guidance to project teams, beneficiaries and donors takes place 
• Manage the maintenance of evidence portfolios 
• Manage the compilation of progress and information reports according to requirements and within service level agreements 
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects 
• Partake and support resource mobilization initiatives 
• Ensure that existing partnerships continue according to agreement 
• Manage timeous and accurate updating and maintenance of the stakeholder database for which the Funding unit is responsible 
• Contract Management: 
• Manage the commitment and buy-in process for programmes and projects 
• Monitor the preparation of any required paperwork, e.g. agreements, service levels, time frames, payment of funds, etc. 
• Manage contracts of funded programmes and projects 
• Manage accurate and timeous authorisation and filing of documentation and the forwarding of transmission of any copies to relevant departments 
• Resource management: 
• People Management 
• Manage a positive and constructive culture 
• Set performance targets for the unit and regularly monitor achievement thereof 
• Manage capacity of subordinate/s through coaching, mentoring and identifying training opportunities for subordinates 
• Enable employees to implement and manage their development plans to address role competency gaps as well as personal growth and development 
• Provide clear work expectations and discuss goals with employees 
• Financial Management 
• Develop budget for area of responsibility 
• Track and monitor expenditure against allocated budget 
• Implement measures to ensure financial viability, eliminating wasteful expenditure 
• Asset Management 
• Manage the acquisition and safeguarding of the Unit assets, furniture and equipment 
• Continuous improvement: 
• Participate in continuous improvement of self and role outputs/services 
• Continuously learn and keep up to date with new developments and changes within own role, the department, organisation and industry as a whole 
• Actively share the workload and responsibilities of the team when required, working collaboratively and supporting team members 
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development 
• Maintain optimum quality of work outputs 
• Maintain open and honest communication 
• Engage in problem solving and continuous improvement processes that optimise role outputs and services 
• Efficiently utilise the NHC resources 
• Comply to NHC policies and procedures 

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Post Graduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Project Management or relevant NQF level 8 qualification 
• Knowledge of the developmental sector and grant processes 
• Contract management 
• Sales and marketing skills 
• Team player 
• Networking and partnership management 
• Diversity management 
• Performance management 
• Project management 
• Funding Knowledge 
• Resource mobilization 
• Computer skills 
• At least 6 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years’ should have been at a management level 
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 
• Very High Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Ability to apply mathematical 
• Very High Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet 
• Required to be mobile. 
• Travelling 
• Driver’s license 

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Ref no: MR/25/01/2024 
About the job: 

• The NHC has a vacancy for a Programmes Manager: RLHR who will be responsible to strategically manage the development, implementation and preservation of Resistance Liberation Heritage Route (RLHR) programmes and projects. 
• The position is a 2 year fixed-term contract, based at Hatfield, Pretoria. 

Key responsibilities: 
Strategic leadership: 

• Provide overall leadership to the function 
• Develop RLHR function strategies and operational plans to support NHC initiatives 
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures 
• Monitor and manage performance to ensure successful implementation of plans and achievement of targets 
• Report periodically on the performance of function 
• Manage that all external communications are aligned with the ` strategic objectives 
• Identify potential threats to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary 
• Identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation measures in the area of responsibility 
• Develop and maintain the Unit’s Risk Register 
• Manage and monitor RLHR projects implementation and compliance thereof 
• Manage contracts and service level agreements in the area of responsibility 
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and within service level agreements 
• Attend Management meetings, provide input to problem resolution and take steps to break down barriers that hinder progress 

Development and implementation of the RLHR programmes: 

• Identify RLHR programmes to be implemented annually in alignment with the strategic priorities of NHC and APP 
• Manage the development of content for the RLHR programmes 
• Define and specify programme deliverables 
• Develop and implement procedures and systems to support project management initiatives 
• Develop operational plans and budgets for the programmes 
• Manage that the NHC RHLR programmes are aligned with DSAC annual programmes 
• Manage the reporting on RLHR programmes 
• Monitor and evaluate the RLHR programmes 
• Assist the CEO in the preparation of presentations to Ministries and other departments 
• Mobilize resources for RLHR programmes 
• Prepare submissions or presentations on behalf of the CEO or as requested 

Management of the coordination and facilitation of RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally: 

• Identify the RLHR programme agenda for implementation at RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally develop the RLHR agenda 
• Define and specify RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Develop operational plans and budgets for the RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Monitor and evaluate the RLHR programme in line with established targets 
• Partake and/or manage participation in RLHR programmes consultations or forums locally, regionally and globally 
• Report on RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Manage RLHR site development and co-ordination 

Strategic stakeholder and multi-lateral engagements: 

• Manage and interface with different stakeholders i.e Director Generals, Ministers, portfolios, tourism organisations, private sector product owners and Communities 
• Develop and implement an engagement and communication plan 
• Manage the development of a stakeholder matrix/database for the RLHR programmes
• Develop a communication process to engage with local communities, tourism organisations and private sector product owners along the potential route 
• Manage the identification of needs and expectations of stakeholders 
• Obtain stakeholder buy-in and facilitate participation 
• Engage in activities to foster a sense of ownership and contribution to the RLHR starting from an individual level to a national and international level 
• Manage that the National Business Case for the NHC is presented to DSAC and other critical platforms 
• Manage the identification of Provincial Political Champions for the RLHR 

Advocacy and education: 

• Manage the identification of Community engagement programmes that promote knowledge production 
• Manage the promotion of lifelong learning through advocacy efforts 
• Manage knowledge production 

Resource management: 

• Manage a positive and constructive culture 
• Set performance targets for the unit and regularly monitor achievement thereof 
• Manage capacity of subordinate/s through coaching, mentoring and identifying training opportunities for subordinates 
• Enable employees to implement and manage their development plans to address role competency gaps as well as personal growth and development 
• Provide clear work expectations and discuss goals with employees 
• Financial Management 
• Develop budget for area of responsibility 
• Track and monitor expenditure against allocated budget 
• Implement measures to ensure financial viability, eliminating wasteful expenditure 
• Asset Management 
• Manage the acquisition and safeguarding of the Unit assets, furniture and equipment 

Continuous Improvement and Unit optimization: 

• Keep abreast of new developments and changes in the industry 
• Share new information and best practice trends with colleagues 
• Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise processes 
• Create opportunities that encourage cooperation and team work 
• Manage that direct reports are equipped with the necessary resources to produce their work 
• Engage in activities related to productivity, team work effectiveness, problem solving and continuous improvement to optimise the outputs of the Unit 
• Create an enabling environment that encourages idea generation and problem solving in the Unit 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development 
• Quality assure all work 
• Maintain open and honest communication 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Efficiently utilise the NHC resources 
• Comply to NHC policies and procedures 

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Post graduate qualification in Strategic or Project Management or relevant NQF Level 8 qualification 
• Working knowledge of relevant Public-Sector legislation, e.g. PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, National Heritage Council Act, South African Heritage Resources Act, World Heritage Convention etc 
• Report writing skills 
• Computer skills 
• At least 6 years’ experience within the field of which 3 years’ should have been at a management level 
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Travelling 
• Driver license 

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Ref no: MIT/25/01/2024 

About the job: 

• The NHC has a vacancy for a Manager: IT who will be responsible to manage the establishment of the National Heritage Council’s Information Technology infrastructure including leading the development of the product roadmap, deployment, maintenance, IT governance and managing the provision of all Information Technology related services that meet business requirements. 
• The position is a 2 year fixed-term contract, based at Hatfield, Pretoria. 

 
Key responsibilities: 
Strategic leadership:

• Provide overall leadership to the IT function 
• Develop IT strategies and operational plans to support NHC initiatives 
• Develop, implement and manage IT policies and procedures 
• Monitor and manage performance to ensure successful implementation of plans and achievement of targets 
• Report periodically on the performance of the function 
• Manage that all external communications are aligned with the strategic objectives 
• Identify potential threats to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary 
• Identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation measures in the area of responsibility 
• Develop and maintain the Unit’s Risk Register 
• Manage and monitor IT projects implementation and compliance thereof 
• Manage contracts and service level agreements in the area of responsibility 
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements 
• Attend Management meetings, provide input to problem resolution and take steps to break down barriers that hinder progress 

IT Infrastructure Management:

• Establish NHC’s technological needs and implement appropriate IT support systems 
• Manage the identification of technology trends and evolving leading industry practices that may support or impede the success of the business 
• Develop IT processes aligned with industry best practices and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for fiduciary, privacy, security, and social responsibility purposes 
• Develop and maintain an appropriate information technology structure that supports the needs of the business 
• Manage the installation of and maintaining of hardware, software, networks and systems 
• Manage the provision of comprehensive IT services for the NHC 
• Knowledge and data management: 
• Manage the mapping and implementation of the NHC's knowledge management architecture 
• Manage the creation of an electronic based information system 
• Manage the move from a paper-based information, knowledge and document system to an electronic based system 
• Determine outdated information and direct the updating or discarding of necessary information 
• Resource management: 
• People Management 
• Manage a positive and constructive culture 
• Set performance targets for the unit and regularly monitor achievement thereof 
• Manage capacity of subordinate/s through coaching, mentoring and identifying training opportunities for subordinates 
• Enable employees to implement and manage their development plans to address role competency gaps as well as personal growth and development 
• Provide clear work expectations and discuss goals with employees 
• Financial Management 
• Develop budget for area of responsibility 
• Track and monitor expenditure against allocated budget 
• Implement measures to ensure financial viability, eliminating wasteful expenditure 
• Asset Management 
• Manage the acquisition and safeguarding of the Unit assets, furniture and equipment

Continuous Improvement and Unit optimization: 

• Keep abreast of new developments and changes in the industry 
• Share new information and best practice trends with colleagues 
• Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise processes 
• Create opportunities that encourage cooperation and teamwork 
• Manage that direct reports are equipped with the necessary resources to produce their work 
• Engage in activities related to productivity, teamwork effectiveness, problem solving and continuous improvement to optimise the outputs of the Unit 
• Create an enabling environment that encourages idea generation and problem solving in the Unit 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development 
• Quality assure all work 
• Maintain open and honest communication 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Efficiently utilise the NHC resources 
• Comply to NHC policies and procedures 

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Post Graduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant NQF level 8 qualification 
• Advanced IT skills (Software, Hardware) 
• IT Governance, business and financial acumen 
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages, with high level Excel skills 
• Presentation skills 
• Report writing skills 
• Sound knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations 
• Understand the public sector budgeting process 
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of IT systems 
• Sound knowledge of Corporate Governance of ICT Framework, King III and the COBIT framework 
• At least 6 years’ relevant experience in Information Management, of which 3 years’ should have been at a management level 
• No registration required 
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and stakeholders. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages 
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Travelling 
• Driver’s License 

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Ref no: LO/25/01/2024 

About the job: 

• The NHC has a vacancy for a Legal Officer who will be responsible to provide legal services within the National Heritage Council ensuring compliance to all relevant legislation. 
• The position is a 2 year fixed-term contract, based at Hatfield, Pretoria. 

Key responsibilities: 

Legal services to the NHC: 

• Define and guide the legal management requirements, standards for the NHC 
• Assist in ensuring the application of standards in the NHC units 
• Facilitate the interpretation of all new regulations and legislation, providing NHC interpretation and workshopping with the business unit teams 
• Assist in reviewing all the legal documents 
• Upskill and where applicable, provide training to business units in practical application of existing legislation 
• Provide legal advise organisation wide 
• Review, investigate and advise or escalate high risk defences and allegations made against the NHC 

Contract Management: 

• Draft and negotiate contracts, MOU’s, SLA’s in support of business activities 
• Vet received contracts 
• Create standard contract templates 
• Manage and report on all changes to outsourced relationships with the company 
• Monitor compliance to the signed agreements and contracts 
• Maintain a contract register 

Compliance and Corporate Governance: 

• Keep abreast of all legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the NHC 
• Provide compliance and support organisation wide 
• Responsible for the drafting and reviewing of Compliance Framework, Compliance Policy and Regulatory Universe. 
• Provide input into changes to policies, processes and procedures 
• Contribute and assist in managing related NHC compliance responsibilities 
• Develop and maintain tracking registers 
• Responsible for developing an annual compliance monitoring plan. 
• Conduct Legislative Compliance Assessments in line with the compliance monitoring plan in order to determine the level of compliance with legislation within the organization. 
• Issue compliance reports to MEXCO and Audit & Risk Committee in line with the compliance policy. 
• Assist the NHC to implement remedial action following Compliance Audits 

Continuous improvement: 

• Participate in continuous improvement of self and role outputs/services 
• Continuously learn and keep up to date with new developments and changes within own role, the department, organisation and industry as a whole 
• Actively share the workload and responsibilities of the team when required, working collaboratively and supporting team members 
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development 
• Maintain optimum quality of work outputs 
• Maintain open and honest communication 
• Engage in problem solving and continuous improvement processes that optimise role outputs and services 
• Efficiently utilise the NHC resources 
• Comply to NHC policies and procedures 

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• LLB, B. Com Law or relevant NQF level 7 qualification 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance/ Certificate in Compliance will be advantageous 
• General understanding of South African law 
• Project management 
• Lobbying 
• Compiling strategic documents 
• Organizational communication effectiveness 
• Networking 
• Negotiation skills 
• Facilitation skills 
• Presentation skills 
• Planning and organizing 
• Mitigating risks 
• Computer Skills 
• Knowledge of the Companies Act, PFMA, Contract law, Commercial law, all relevant Legislation, Case Law and Common Law 
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role 
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa attorney will be advantageous. 
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentage. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Travelling 
• Driver’s License