Job Openings at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

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

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop policy interventions to improve the implementation of the Local Government Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998, and the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Provide strategic support to the processes of local government elections and other related matters, including the provision of technical support and advice on the determination and redetermination of municipal boundaries and matters relating to the alternation of provincial boundaries.
• Support municipalities in relation to promoting sound financial governance, ensure positive audit outcomes and strengthen council oversight responsibilities over the executive and administration that promote good governance in municipalities, including ensuring proper functioning of MPAC’s, EXCO / MAYCO, Section 79/79A and Section 80 Committees of Councils established in accordance with the Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Ensure adherence and implementation of the Code of Conduct for Councilors and lead the development of policy and legislation in relation to Sections 100 and 139 of the Constitution. Support the management / administration of the Municipal Systems Improvement Grant (MSIG) and administer gratuity payments to non-returning Councilors. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word. A valid driver’s license and travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Manage and provide technical support and expert advice on the processes on the determination and redetermination of municipal boundaries. Manage the processes of local government elections and other electoral-related matters, including making proposals around the administration of national and provincial elections.
• Manage and provide technical support towards the development of policy interventions to improve the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 and Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 and related Regulations. Manage the development of the formulae for the determination of the number of councilors in terms of Section 20 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Manage the processes relating to the alteration of provincial boundaries, including developing national legislation to deal with transition matters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 3 year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Development Studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. A driver’s license and travelling. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate and monitor the functionality of Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs). Develop and implement the municipal governance assessment tool. Facilitate the training initiatives and workshops to municipal councils on performance of their oversight roles and responsibilities (executive and administration) to promote good governance. Assist municipalities in the development of Municipal By-Laws, Council Standing Rules and Orders and other governance related matters. Draft and compile the memorandums, responses to enquiries, referrals and Parliamentary Questions pertinent to the implementation of provisions of the Local Government Municipal Structures Act. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management / Development Studies / Environmental / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related field. Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word. A valid driver’s license and travelling. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of guidelines and templates on disaster damage assessments, classification and declaration process. Assist in the development and implementation of mechanisms for funding disaster management, guidelines and frameworks. Assist in the development of national seasonal contingency plans. Assist in the coordination of Intergovernmental Structures for preparedness, response and recovery work. Provide secretariat functions to Disaster Response Coordination structures and engagements. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• 3 Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the finance field. Proficiency in Micro-Software Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.) BAS and LOGIS.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Final authorisation of payments and journals on BAS and LOGIS. Clearing suspense accounts. Administer revenue, receipt and petty cash. Administer travel agency account and creditors reconciliation.