Job Openings at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/ Financial Planning coupled with 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level in a financial management environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate must be submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence (Code B).

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Community Development, Public Participation, Community outreach, Project management principles, Millennium development goals, National and Provincial Practice Notes, SCM practices and procedures, PromotionA of Access to Information Act, Service Delivery frameworks, Knowledge of Human Rights Act, Knowledge of Bill of Rights, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Skills Development Act, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Treasury Regulations, Intergovernmental matters, Ministerial Handbook, Protocol Manual of South Africa, Traditional Levies;
• Language and Listening skills;
• Presentation skills; 
• Analytical thinking;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Strategic Planning skills;
• Organisational skills;
• Research skills; 
• Leadership skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Time management;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Change management skills;
• Statistical skills; Leadership;
• Project management skills;
• People management skills;
• Relationship Management;
• Decision Making;
• Good  communication skills (verbal & written) with Private Sector Organisations,
• Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental Organisations, FBO’s, General Public, Local Councillors, Amakhosi,  Izinduna, Political Office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial, National and International Departments  and Organisations;
• Good computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a 4 year Bachelors Degree or (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Civil or Electrical Engineering coupled with 5 years experience at Senior Management level within the Infrasructure planning and development evironment as well as a SMS Preentry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge and understanding of infrastructure development; Policy analysis; Knowledge of legislation (MPRA, MFMA, Municipal Systems Act); Programme management; Project Management; Strategic Planning;
• Financial management;
• Structure and functioning of government/ Infrastructure Development envionment in South Africa;
• Operation and maintenance planning and implementation;
• Supply chain management;
• Knowledge of legal compliance; 
• Engineering and professional judgement; Strategic capability and leadership skills;
• Problem solving; 
• Planning and organising skills;
• Conflict resolution;
• Time management;
• Team leadership;
• Decison making; 
• Problem Solving;
• Management of Finances;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written);
• Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid drivers licence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The successful candidate will be required to facilitate municipal infrastructure development with the following responsibilities:
• Manage and facilitate municipal infrastructure development; Manage and facilitate sustainable service delivery; Ensure the management of Infrastructure finance; Co-ordinate water, sanitation, and energy services planning;
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.
   

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 in Business  Administration/ Management or Public Administration/ Management as recognised by SAQA coupled at  least 5 years Senior Management experience in field of Traditional Affairs as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence (Code B).

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have: -

• Knowledge of Financial Management;
• Relevant legislation and policies;
• Programme management; Integrated approach to service delivery;
• Knowledge of traditional protocol services;
• Financial management prescripts that guide Traditional Councils;
• Understanding and extensive knowledge of traditional institutions;
• Knowledge of legal prescripts guiding traditional institutions; 
• Knowledge of public service prescripts; Understanding protocols of clients;
• Knowledge of working with different communities; traditional or rural planning skills; Team development; Decision making; 
• Presentation skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Community Development;
• Networking;
• Organising;
• Research;
• Good  communication skills (verbal & written);
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial  Management/ Financial Accounting as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a financial environment as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted priorto appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution;
• Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations;
• Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act;
• Employee Performance and Management System;
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; KZN Pounds 
• Act; Public Participation; Project management principles ; Local Government legislation;
• Muncipal practices and procedures;
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
• KZN Cemeteries and Crematoria Act;
• Language and Listening skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Strategic Planning skills;
• Organisational skills; 
• Management skills;
• Financial Management skills;
• Project Management skills; Decision Making;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good computer literacy in MS Office.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The successful candidate will be required to develop and manage the implementation of Local Economic Development programmes across spheres of government and in traditional communities with the following  responsibilities:

• Manage the co-ordination and facilitate implementation of LED Projects;
• Manage the  building of institutional capacity for LED;
• Manage the monitoring, assessment and reporting of LED  programmes implemented;
• Manage Local Economic Development funding in-line with relevant legislation  and contracts (MOUs);
• Manage the development and implementation of policies and strategies on Local Economic Development;
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.
   

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification coupled with at 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level as well as a SMS Pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG)(Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of financial management, relevant legislation and policies; Programme management; Integrated approach to service delivery; 
• Understaning of Traditional Institutions; Financial management prescripts that guide Traditional Councils; 
• Knowledge of prescripts that guide the public sector; Planning, Team development, Decision making, presentation, leadership, Community Development; Networking; Organising; Controlling; Research skills; 
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Departmental employees, other Government departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGOs and Private sector; Good computer literacy in 
• MS Office; a valid Code B drivers licence.

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REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF level 7 qualification in financial Management/Financial Accounting as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge of language and listening skills; Presentation  skills;
• Good interpersonal relations;
• Strategic Planning skills;
• Organisational skills;
• Management skills; 
• Financial management skills;
• Project management skills;
• Decision Making;
• Good communication skills  (verbal & written) with Private Sector Organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non governmental Organisations, Local Councillors Political Office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial and National Departments and the General Public; and Good computer skills in MS Office

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Project Management/ Built Environment coupled with a minimum of 3 years’ junior  management experience in project management/ built environment and a valid code 8 driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:- Knowledge of the Constitution;

• Public Service Act;
• Public Service  Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance Management and Development System;
• Project Management; the structure and functioning of government; Project life cycle costing and cash flow management;
• Relevant municipal grant and infrastructure development policies;
• Supply chain management; Labour intensive construction methodologies;
• Language Skills; 
• Listening skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Analytical thinking skills;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Strategic Planning skills;
• Organisational skills;
• Research skills;
• Leadership Skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Time  management;
• Report writing skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Conflict Management;
• Change management; 
• Leadership;
• Project management;  People management;
• Relationship management and Decision making  skills;
• Communication (verbal and written) with Management, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, Private 
• Sector Institutions, staff and other departments;
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office suite, management  information systems and project management).

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a recognized National Diploma/Degree in Local Government/Perfomance Management coupled with 3-5 years management experience, a minimum of 3 years junior mangement experience (as an Assistant Director) and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must have knowledge of :-

• The Constitution;
• Public Service Act;
• Public Service 
• Regulations;
• Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act;
• Employee Performance Management and Development System;
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Community development; 
• Public Participation;
• Project management principles;
• Local Government legislation; Municipal Practices and procedures;

The candidate must have:-

• Language skills;
• Listening skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Good  interpersonal relations;
• Strategic Planning skills;
• Organisational skills;
• Management skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Project management skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with Private Sector Organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental 
• Organisations, Local Councillors, Amakhosi; Izinduna, Political Office bearers, Ministers, Mayors,  Provincial, National and International Departments and the General Public; and Computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Urban/ Town/ City and Regional Planning, or a relevant qualification coupled with 6 years post  qualification professional experience in the Town and Regional Planning environment and a valid code 8 driver’s licence.
• Registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner is compulsory on appointment.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have: -

• Knowledge of programme and project management;
• Town & Regional legal and operational compliance;
• Town & Regional systems and principles and Town & Regional planning processes and procedures;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies; Process knowledge and skills; Knowledge of research and development; Knowledge of computer-aided applications; 
  Knowledge of creating a high performance culture and technical consulting;
• Professional judgement and accountability; Strategic management and direction skills; Problem-solving and analysis, decision-making, 
  team leadership and analytical skills;
• Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness skills;
• Delegation and development of others skills, Planning, organising and execution skills; Ability to 
  manage conflict;
• Language proficiency skills;
• Knowledge management, negotiation, and change management skills; Land tenure and land use management system skills;
• Statistical and land information system analysis skills;
• Urban and rural economic development planning as well as management of staff 
  and team skills;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy in MS Office 

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree/ NQF level 7 qualification in Finance as recognised by SAQA coupled with a minimum of 3 years management and administrative experience in a Financial Environment and a valid code B driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The successful candidate must have:-
• Policy analysis skills;
• Project management skills;
• Knowledge of Prescripts (PFMA, DoRA);
• Planning skills;
• Team development skills; Decision making skills;
• Problem  solving skills; Financial management;
• Budget planning;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7 qualification) in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting coupled with three years’ administrative experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code 08).

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: -

• Constitution;
• Public Service Act;
• Public Service Regulations;
• Public Finance Management Act;
• Labour Relations Act;
• Employee Performance Management and Development System;
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; KZN Pounds Act; Public Participation;
• Project management principles;
• Local Government legislation; Municipal practices and procedures;
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluation skills;
• KZN Cemeteries and Crematoria Act; Language skills ;
• Listening skills;
• Presentation skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organisational skills;
• Management skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Project management skills;
• Decision making skills; 
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Private sector Organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-Governmental Organisations, Local Councillors, Political Office Bearers, Ministers, Mayors,  Provincial and National Departments, the General Public; and Computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree/(NQF level 7) qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting coupled with three years’ experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code B).

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: - Constitution; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations;
• Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance and Management System;
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; KZN Pounds Act; Public Participation;
• Project management principles; Local Government legislation; Municipal Practices and procedures;
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluation and KZN Cemeteries Act;
• Language skills;
• Listening skills;
• Presentation skills; 
• Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organisational skills; 
• Management skills;
• Financial management skills;
• Project management skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written);
• Ability to communicate with Private sector Organizations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental Organisations, Local Councillors, Political Office 
• Bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial and National Departments, the General Public; and Computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree /Diploma coupled with at least three years’ experience and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have knowledge of the: -

• Structure & functioning of Government; Knowledge of relevant legislation & policies; Knowledge of Project Management;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Knowledge of interpretation of relevant legislation and knowledge of related  legislation;
• Team development skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Public participation  skills;
• Organising and co-ordination skills;
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills;
• Computer literacy skills; 
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government Departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGO's, Private Sector Organisations and Computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF level 6 qualification) in Public Administration/ Management coupled with three years’ administrative experience and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have: -

• Understanding of relevant legislation;
• Understanding of Traditional Leadership and institutional matters;
• Sound working knowledge of the PFMA. Ability to analyse policies and apply correctly;
• Comprehensive report writing skills; Presentation skills;
• Financial management skills; 
• Project management and control;
• Good communication skills (verbal & written) and Computer literacy in MS Office.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a recognized NQF level 6 qualification/ National Diploma in  Accounting, Internal Auditing, Law, Policing or Forensic Investigation coupled with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a Forensic Investigations or Auditing Risk or Commercial Crime environment and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have knowledge of:- the Constitution; Public Financial Management Act, 1999;

• Local Government: Municipal Financial; Management Act, 2003; Local Government: Municipal Finance;
• Management Relations, 2003; Local Govemment: Municipal Systems Act, 2000; Local Government: Municipal Structures Act; 1998;
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000; Public Audit Act, 2004; Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004;
• Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977; Public Service Act and Regulations;
• The Financial Intelligence Centre Act No 38 of 2001;
• Prevention of Organised Crime Act No 121 of 1998;
• Time management skills;
• Office administration skills;
• Good report writing skills;
• Decision making skills;
• Change Management and Problem solving skills; Analytical and Numeracy skills;
• Verbal communication and presentation skills;
• Research and analysis skills;
• Good interpersonal relations;
• Project planning and management;
• Policy development;
• People management; 
• Statistical and quantitative analysis;
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities (Internal: Supervisor; Management Senior Management; Head of Department; MEC; Legal Services and Departmental Staff; External: Auditor General; Audit Committees; Legislature; SCOPA; Accounting Officer; Institutional Managers; Consulting Firms; Staff of Clients i.e. Municipalities; Municipal Entities; SAPS; NPA;  HAWKS; Special Investigation Unit (SIU); Asset Forfeiture Unit; State Attorneys; Computer Skills (Microsoft: Word, Excel; PowerPoint, Internet and Intranet).

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree /NQF level 7 in Project Management/ Local Economic Development/ Built environment or related qualification coupled with a minimum of 3 years  relevant experience in a Project Management environment and a valid driver’s licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The successful candidate must have knowledge of:-

• Public Finance Management Act; Public Service Act; 
• Public Service Regulations; Treasury Regulations; Project Management; Report Writing; Development of business plans;

The candidate must have:-

• Planning and organising skills;
• Conflict resolution skills; Time 
• management skills; Decision making skills; Problem solving skills; Project management skills;
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written);
• Ability to communicate with Departmental management and staff; Verbal Communication with Councillors/ municipalities, private sector companies, the public and other Departments;
• Written communication to management/ MEC; written letters/ documents to private sector  companies and other departments; and Computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate coupled with 3 years’ experience in an Asset Management environment and a valid code 8 driver’s licence (must be prepared to drive official vehicles). 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge of the Hardcat system;
• Knowledge of asset management processes;
• Proven ability to deal with asset register challenges; Sound knowledge of PFMA  and Treasury Regulations, SCM and other prescripts;
• Good planning, decision making and problem-solving 
• skills;
• Ability to develop and lead component data centre; Good communication skills (verbal and written) and Computer literacy. 

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REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate coupled with 3 years’ experience in an Asset Logistics environment

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management;
• Sound knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and other prescripts;
• Sound knowledge of logistics; HR Management; MS Word; Knowledge of BAS;
• Excel; Knowledge of the Hardcat System; Good planning; 
• Numeric and mathematical skills;
• Sound understanding of logistics and a basic understanding of accounting; Attention to detail;
• Ability to train, motivate and supervise;
• Good inter-personal relations;
• Ability to analyse reports/reconciliation;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written with other Government organisations, the private sector and NGO’s and Computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF level 6 qualification in an Administration environment coupled with 3 years’ experience in an administrative environment and a valid driver's  licence.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must have: -

• Knowledge of interpretation of relevant legislation; Functionality of Provincial/ Local Houses; Traditional sphere of governance; Departmental Policies and guidelines; Public Service Legislation; The candidate must have: - Planning skills; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Project planning; Financial management; Minutes taking and Communication skills (written and verbal);

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:-

• Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect and collate statistics;
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative  framework governing the Public Service;
• Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment;
• Good interpersonal relations skills;
• Planning and organisation skills;
• Good communication  skills (verbal and written); and Computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must have:-

• Basic knowledge of financial functions and practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics;
• Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislation, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual);
• Knowledge of basic financial systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc); Good interpersonal relations skills;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Computer operating skills; 
• Basic numeracy skills;
• Ability to perform routine tasks and an ability to operate office equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The successful candidate will be required to render financial support services within the Department with the following responsibilities: -

• Render Financial Accounting transactions;
• Perform Salary Administration support services;
• Perform Bookkeeping support services;
• Render a budget support service.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of ABET as the minimum education and training requirement.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The successful candidate must have good communication skills (verbal & written).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will be required to provide efficient and effective Food Services to the Department with the following key responsibilities: -
• Provide refreshments and water to Boardrooms; Provide water to staff members;
• Keep kitchens in a clean and hygienic state and keep stock of kitchen utensils and equipment.