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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Development Planning or any other study field related to the position
• Registration with an appropriate professional council will be an added advantage
• At least six years’ relevant experience in a human settlements and town planning field in strategy development, policy formulation and land acquisition processes
• Experience in the planning, packaging and implementation monitoring of human settlements infrastructure programmes in line with approved strategies and policies, of which at least three years should be at supervisory
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the department; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

 Primary functions

• Coordinate, formulate, review and provide comments on policy, strategy and plans relating to planning, housing and human settlements matters
• Advise the Human Settlements Department on strategic and policy matters
• Attend to and provide the strategic trend in relation to intergovernmental relations matters, like issues in relation to the Urban Settlements Development Grant, environmental impact assessments, intergovernmental relations forums and bilateral engagement with the national and provincial government
• Facilitate, coordinate and implement public-private partnership projects, including mega projects of the Human Settlements Department
• Identify land parcels that are suitable for human settlement purposes and prepare feasibility studies to inform the acquisition or expropriation of land parcels
• Facilitate planning for the development of old hostels into habitable sustainable human settlements
• Facilitate the provision of social amenities in old and new townships
• Participate in and represent the department at all strategic review meetings of the City and ensure the integration of, among others, the Integrated Development Plan, Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework and Regional Spatial Development Frameworks
• Provide guidance in the planning of the development of human settlements in relation to principles emanating from applicable national, provincial and City strategic plans, strategies and policies
• Respond and attend to enquiries relating to housing and human settlement matters, which include enquiries from Section 79 committees as per the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) and other committees of Council, the Office of the Public Protector, the South African Human Rights Commission, the Auditor-General and any other Chapter 9 institution, organs of state and other legal matters
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the progress made on the department’s key performance indicators

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Built Environment, Public Administration or Management, Development Studies, Human Settlements or Social Sciences or any other study field related to the position
• At least six years’ relevant experience in a human settlements and local government sector, of which at least three years should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Be available to work after hours and weekends, if required

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the department; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills.

 Primary functions

• Ensure the effective and efficient management of high-rise buildings and free-standing houses
• Ensure the effective and efficient management of the section
• Manage applications and placement operations
• Screen applications
• Select and interview prospective tenants
• Compile and sign contracts
• Inform the Manager: Financial Services to open accounts and assessment rates accounts
• Conduct tenant administration
• Be responsible for tenant management operations
• Deal with enquiries and with welfare and other organs of state regarding tenants
• Be responsible for routine inspections and interventions in crisis situations and tenant-related problems
• Deal with the administration of former tenants
• Facilitate resident meetings and implement Council resolutions
• Be responsible for financial management operations
• Assist in implementing full-cost recovery rentals, assist in budget control, monitor rental accounts and ensure payment of rentals
• Ensure that all evictions are carried out as per legal requirements
• Be responsible for maintenance coordination operations and assist in compiling the maintenance programme
• Ensure that day-to-day maintenance is conducted
• Investigate complaints
• Effect electronic referrals
• Keep electronic records
• Conduct site inspections and identify and facilitate major maintenance
• Compile Council reports
• Be responsible for sustainable housing scheme development and maintenance operations and facilitate the establishment of resident committees
• Liaise on cooperating with other role players
• Motivate tenants to better their lives
• Compile a monthly newsletter
• Research operations by collecting housing-related information, study and comment on relevant legislation, analyse changing needs and change work procedures to meet criteria
• Form part of multidisciplinary team to better the lives of tenants
• Train and develop the team

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Studies
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as PrEng, PrTechEng or PrTechniEng in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) or the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant experience in a project management environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level and in a civil, structural, construction engineering and project management environment
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy and good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
• Must be able to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours and on weekends

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices, such as the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998), Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) and Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995); knowledge of corporate governance; in-depth understanding of government strategic thinking and policies in relation to human capital management and how these can practically be applied; considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training;
• knowledge of the principles of human resources administration; knowledge of policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment and employee benefits; knowledge and ability to analyse the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues on recruitment and employment; ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain these to others; ability to efficiently and effectively administer personnel systems;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, labour unions and the general public; knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; ability to plan activities, goals and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by group policy; knowledge of the principles and practices of project management; business acumen; healthy person; ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; ability to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours

 Primary functions

• Ensure project auditing by conducting individual research interviews with project stakeholders, project managers and project team members to identify past, current and future issues, concerns, challenges and opportunities
• Conduct individual research interviews with stakeholders, including vendors, suppliers, contractors, other internal and external project resources and selected customers
• Review all historical and current documentation related to the project, including team structure, scope statement, business requirements, project plan, contract, milestone report, meeting minutes, action items, risk logs, issue logs and change logs
• Oversee the complex civil and construction programme from conceptualisation to design, procurement, contract management, quality assurance and compliance, and ensure their proper integration into the plans of the City (Integrated Development Plan, Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan and Municipal Sustainable Human Settlements Plan)
• Review project and product quality management to identify issues, concerns and challenges in the overall management of the project and to identify the opportunities that can be realised through improvements to the attention paid to project and product quality
• Oversee risk and issue management by ensuring risk identification, risk quantification, risk response and risk monitoring and control
• Ensure impact and change management
• Measure and set standards regarding project change management of time (the deadline of the project), resources available (people and money needed) and output (the form of the deliverables)
• Design and implement communication plan formats for constant and effective communication among all project stakeholders
• Guide the project manager, project team, stakeholders, customers, sponsors and everyone involved in the project to understand how communication affects the project
• Keep abreast of trends, theories and practices underlying the rendering of services
• Implement the department’s business and strategic plans and associated short- and long-term performance and service delivery plans
• Ensure that performance indicators are identified, objectives are aligned and appropriate procedures are developed and implemented
• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
• Define and adjust the key performance indicators and job profiles of personnel against service delivery requirements
• Conduct appraisals to measure performance and objectives against agreed targets and set new objectives
• Identify professional and technical skills gaps and complete developmental plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job-enrichment opportunities
• Implement human resources policies and procedures to control and regulate workplace conflicts and/or institute corrective measures
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety policies
• Ensure compliance with the skills development plan for the section
• Monitor and control the section’s budget so that income and expenditure are in line with Council requirements
• Prepare and manage the capital and operational budget
• Prepare and submit credible business plans for the Human Settlements Development Grant, Urban Settlements Development Grant and Informal Settlements Development Grant to the provincial and national government

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Business Management, Public Administration or any other study field related to the position
• At least nine years’ relevant working experience, of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• Knowledge in project planning and management will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must be willing and able to work after hours

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good communication skills; interpersonal abilities; adaptability; stress management ability; ability to work as part of a team and/or independently

 Primary functions

• Oversee administrative support to the group head of the department
• Oversee and ensure management support
• Oversee office administration support
• Execute generic planning functions
• Execute generic management functions
• Execute generic financial functions

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Development Planning or any other study field related to the position
• Registration as a Professional Planner with the South African Council for Town and Regional Planners (SACPLAN) will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a human settlement planning environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours and on weekends 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Excellent report writing skills; presentation skills; communication skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to meet deadlines; good organisational skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; accuracy; analytical thinking skills; good interpersonal skills

 Primary functions

• Identify areas for subsidised housing projects and initiate feasibility studies to determine the development ability of the areas
• Initiate the planning and township establishment process and monitor the implementation of housing-related projects in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations and policies in an integrated manner within the City of Tshwane
• Coordinate, formulate, review and provide comments on policy, strategies and plans relating to planning, housing and human settlement matters
• Advise the Human Settlements Department on strategic and policy matters
• Attend to and provide strategic support to intergovernmental relations matters, like issues in relation to the Urban Settlements Development Grant, environmental impact assessments, intergovernmental relations forums and bilateral engagements with the national and provincial government
• Facilitate, coordinate and implement the monitoring of public-private partnership projects, including mega projects of the national Department of Human Settlements
• Identify land parcels that are suitable for human settlement development purposes and prepare feasibility studies to inform the acquisition or expropriation of land parcels
• Facilitate the planning and packaging for the development of old hostels to habitable sustainable human settlements
• Facilitate the provision of social amenities in old and new townships
• Participate in and represent the department at all strategic review meetings of the City and ensure integration of, among others, the Integrated Development Plan, Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework, Sustainable Human Settlements Development Plan, informal settlements and Regional Spatial Development Frameworks
• Provide guidance in the planning of the development of human settlements in relation to principles emanating from applicable national, provincial and City strategic plans, strategies and policies
• Respond and attend to enquiries relating to housing and human settlement matters, including enquiries from Section 79 committees as per the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998) and other committees of Council, the Office of the Public Protector, the South African Human Rights Commission, the Auditor-General and any other Chapter 9 institution, organs of state and other legal matters
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the progress made on the department’s key performance indicators

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12 plus a secretarial qualification or training
• At least one year’s relevant experience
• Computer literacy

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the department; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

 Primary functions

• Perform secretarial, clerical and other administrative tasks in support of the director
• Respond to telephonic and electronic enquiries and forward such to the appropriate person
• Greet and receive clients and visitors
• File and process mail
• Screen requests for meetings or appointments and help to organise meetings
• Execute diverse official secretarial duties

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12 plus a secretarial qualification or training
• A secretarial diploma will be an added advantage
• At least one year’s relevant secretarial experience
• A valid Code B driving licence will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Excellent communication skills; ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations; ability to meet deadlines; good organisational skills; ability to work with limited supervision; ability to make decisions and establish work priorities; emotional intelligence; intellectual and cognitive ability; innovative thinking skills; report writing skills

 Primary functions

• Render secretarial and administrative support services
• Render telephone and reception services
• Provide a typing and computer operating service
• Management the divisional head’s diary
• Provide an operational logistics service
• Execute diverse official secretarial duties
• Prepare meetings and take minutes
• File documents on the shared drive or online system

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Development Planning or any other study field related to the position
• Registration with the appropriate professional council will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant experience in a project management, town and regional planning or human settlements environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must be able to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours and on weekends

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; sound knowledge of the relevant legislation that governs employment practices, such as the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998), Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1997) and Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995); knowledge of corporate governance; in-depth understanding of government strategic thinking and policies in relation to human capital management and how these can practically be applied; considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training; knowledge of the principles of human resources administration;
• knowledge of policies, procedures, ordinances and resolutions governing City personnel activities, conditions of employment and employee benefits; knowledge and ability to analyse the impact of labour market conditions and socio-economic issues on recruitment and employment; ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures and explain these to others; ability to efficiently and effectively administer personnel systems; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, labour unions and the general public; knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; ability to plan activities, goals and objectives of staff members and the department and monitor compliance to same as dictated by group policy; knowledge of the principles and practices of project management; business acumen; healthy person; ability to work long hours and meet deadlines; ability to visit outside the workplace if and when needed or attend meetings after hours

 Primary functions

• Oversee the implementation of all land use applications, including township establishment, subdivision, rezoning, consolidation, land surveying and proclamation of townships for housing and human settlement purposes
• Be responsible for informal settlement management and the upgrading of informal settlements
• Manage the provision of rudimentary services to informal settlements
• Be responsible for the formulation and review of sectional business plans in line with the Citywide Integrated Development Plan and budget, Risk Management Plan, standard operating procedures and Asset Management Plan
• Oversee the procurement process, project management, contract management, financial management and human resources management of the section
• Attend to the occupational health and safety issues of the section
• Report to the Divisional Head: Human Settlements Planning

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Accounting, finance-related studies or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification in Management or Project Management will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a financial support environment, of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Excellent report writing skills; presentation skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to meet deadlines; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; accuracy; analytical thinking skills; strategic management skills; business management skills; verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; financial management skills; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills

Primary functions

• Manage and ensure strategic financial support services
• Identify and determine short- and long-term objectives
• Execute generic management functions

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction or any other study field related to the position
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as PrEng, PrTechEng or PrTechniEng in terms of the Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act 46 of 2000) will be an added advantage
• At least six years’ relevant experience in a civil, construction and project management environment
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages
• Must be willing and able to work after hours and weekends, if required 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the department; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

 Primary functions

• Provide expert technical and operational expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management and execution for human settlements infrastructure projects in the development of options for the provision of infrastructure, such as bulk services, reticulation of services (water and sewer), roads and storm water and construction of houses
• Provide technical expertise and technical advice to the deputy director, director, divisional head and group head relating to projects for bulk services and civil services, which refer to water, sewer reticulation, roads and storm water, and construction of houses
• Manage the execution of human settlements-related projects to achieve successful completion within the time and budget and according to the specifications
• Ensure programme and project process and implementation management
• Manage complex civil and construction projects from conceptualisation to design, contract management, quality assurance and compliance, and ensure their proper integration into the plans of the City (Integrated Development Plan and Municipal Sustainable Human Settlements Plan)
• Coordinate reporting in the City and the provincial and national government
• Report on the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, risk management, audit, oversight committees and all project-related issues
• Report on the Human Settlements Development Grant to the provincial government
• Report on the Urban Settlements Development Grant to the national Department of Human Settlements
• Review project and product quality management to identify issues, concerns and challenges in the overall management of the project and to identify the opportunities that can be realised through improvements to the attention paid to project and product quality
• Manage and coordinate activities on new projects to ensure completion within time, cost and specification
• Facilitate the establishment of project steering committee meetings
• Prepare a plan, budget and schedule of all activities required for the execution of the project
• Coordinate activities according to the plan
• Prepare project reports
• Provide guidance to the project team
• Conduct problem solving and dispute resolution
• Interact and consult with all role players continuously
• Administer payments related to the project
• Manage the personnel of the section

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in human settlements beneficiary administration and conveyancing
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Ability to work under pressure; good written and verbal communication skills; ability treat residents with courtesy and respect; service excellence skills; good telephone etiquette; understanding of human settlements and local government; excellent administrative skills

 Primary functions

• Manage and implement the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR), title deeds and conveyancing in the region working together with the team
• Supervise and administer the beneficiary administration, title deeds and conveyancing process, including the housing subsidy applications process and the filing and safekeeping of all documents
• Conduct inspections in loco and verification regarding housing projects when required
• Collate statistics and information for reports through inspections in loco and interaction with administrative officers
• Ensure that all reports are submitted timeously
• Supervise the work of administrative officers and subordinates
• Handle public and general office walk-in enquiries and complaints together with administrative officers and ensure that deadlines are met
• Compile the agenda and minutes of meetings and write reports through consultation with the manager
• Provide responses to internal and external correspondence within the specified timelines as and when required
• Implement and ensure compliance with relevant policies, administrative systems and procedures
• Manage and supervise all logistical and administrative matters
• Supervise the opening of house files and municipal services accounts for beneficiaries and consumers
• Perform other administrative duties and assist other regions or offices as and when instructed by superiors
• Supervise the allocation process
• Ensure that all forms are correctly completed and supporting documentation is submitted
• Work with the provincial government and the Joint Allocations Committee as required
• Ensure that approved beneficiaries are informed accordingly of their approvals
• Ensure that deceased beneficiaries are provided with a referral letter to the Master of the High Court
• Inform all beneficiaries who were not approved of the reasons for their non-approval
• Ensure that all policy and administration systems are adhered to
• Ensure that regular meetings are held with the team and attend meetings as and when required
• Implement consumer education programmes in the region as and when required

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in an informal settlement administration environment
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good communication skills; integrity; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; time management skills; ability to be customer orientated; flexibility; ability to work as part of a team

 Primary functions

• Ensure effective personnel management
• Ensure effective and efficient financial management
• Manage and administer cash flow and monthly projections
• Compile reports and submissions on behalf of the section
• Ensure effective expenditure management controls
• Ensure the proper record-keeping of expenditure documents
• Provide efficient administrative support
• Oversee the procurement of goods and services within the section
• Ensure the coordination and integration of projects and programmes
• Ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders
• Manage the filing system
• Disseminate relevant information and documents upon request from stakeholders
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Ensure the proper supervision of staff
• Oversee the administration and management of leave within the section
• Manage the planning and allocation of work for administrative officers
• Oversee the management and control of transport, vehicle fleet, typing, registry, messenger, telecommunications, library and photocopying services
• Manage the circulation of information
• Monitor and control procurement and payments
• Ensure that procurement policies are adhered to and payments are made timeously
• Monitor the way the procurement policy is implemented in respect of development objectives, targets, value for money and delivery mechanisms