Job Opportunities at Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs

REQUIRMENTS :

• A recognised Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Accounting and Auditing or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level. Experience in Public Financial Management. Experience in Supply Chain Management. Experience in preparations of AFS/IFS.

DUTIES :

• Provide support to the Head of Department and the other senior managers with regard to overall compliance to the PFMA and GRAP, related regulation and practice notes. Coordinate and manage an effective, efficient and economic Supply Chain Management System in the Department. Ensure effective and efficient financial management and financial accounting services. Ensure timely preparation, reporting of financial, and Supply Chain Management documents.
• Manage the external audit process, General management function, Contribute to the effective leadership of the Department, maintaining focus on its purpose and vision through rigorous analysis and challenge, leading development of a medium term financial strategy and the annual budgeting process to ensure financial balance and a monitoring process to ensure its delivery. Contributing to the effective corporate management of the organization, including strategy implementation, cross-organizational issues, integrated business and resource planning, risk management and performance management. Manage the provision of administrative support services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and a recognised Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Development Planning Studies/Spatial Planning/ Town/Urban and Regional Planning or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
• A postgraduate in Development Planning Studies and Project Management will be an added advantage. Experience in Planning and Infrastructure and Public Financial Management. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license

DUTIES :

• Coordinate and manage Integrated Development and Plannings (IDP) in municipalities and district development models in the province. Manage and coordinate the implementation of Local Economic Development Planning. Co-ordinate and manage the municipalities on sustainable land use Management services.
• Co-ordinate the development of Spatial Planning Services and Geographic Information System Services. Effective and efficient management of finance, physical and human resources including performance management. Manage the provision of administrative support services.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and recognised Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Development/ Education Science/ Public Administration/ Public Management or any other relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in the Municipal Capacity Building environment. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Monitor the conducting of research on capacity building measures. Monitor the development and implementation of institutional and Municipal Capacity Development framework. Develop and implement Institutional Capacity Building programmes and strategies for Municipalities. Monitor the impact of training programmes implemented. Establish and maintain key partnerships with external stakeholders. Monitor the provision of support to Municipalities to improve human resources capacity. Co-ordinate interventions directed at improvement of Human Capacity Building in Municipalities. Promote knowledge sharing programmes for improvement of service delivery in Municipalities.
• Ensure that the environment is properly managed and assist Municipalities to maximize their capacity to deliver their developmental responsibilities. Manage the development, financing and implementation of specific interventions that are intended to strengthen the capacity of Municipalities and the Local Government Systems to perform their development responsibilities. Monitor and support municipalities to develop and implement work skills plans. Develop programmes to provide targeted capacity interventions to identified gaps in municipalities. Manage the provision of administrative support services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate and a recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 07) in Financial Management/Management Accounting / Financial Accounting/Auditing or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in financial management. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Monitor and follow up on reported unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure by municipalities. Assess annual financial statements for municipalities in the province, compile a section 131 report and submit to legislature, provide capacity building to municipalities on financial matters. Provide financial management support to identified municipalities. Monitor the implementation of Municipal Property Rates Act.
• Monitor the implementation of upper limits, monitor the implementation of anti-corruption measures, Monitor the implementation of Municipal Finance Management Act. Manage discretionary interventions (Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act and 139 of the Constitution). Coordinate and administer Audit outcomes. Monitor the implementation of Anti-Corruption measures. General effective management of the Directorate and performance management of employees. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and a recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial Planning or any other relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner in terms of the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002). A broad knowledge of all facets of town and regional planning in urban and rural areas, including applicable planning legislation is a requirement. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and facilitate implementation of the Provincial Spatial Development Framework. Coordinate and support the development of spatial planning services in municipalities and traditional councils. Conduct quality reviews of spatial planning in municipalities. Provide GIS information for development planning. Support municipal town and regional planning.
• Coordinate spatial planning across all spheres of government in the province. Facilitate the development and maintenance of traditional community land use plans. Effective and efficient management of finances, physical and human resources including performance management. Manage the provision of administrative support services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification preferably in Local Economic Development, Development Planning and /or Economics or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field. An understanding of various government programmes. Local government legislation, co-operative governance, community employment programmes, outcome-based approach five years local government Plan, the LED Framework, the linkages between LED, Integrated Development Planning and Spatial Planning and the National Growth Path. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Provide support to municipalities in the development and implementation of LED strategies. Support municipalities in building vibrant LED structures. Monitor and evaluate LED programmes implementation and impact thereof. Mobilise and coordinate public/private sector support to municipal LED programmes. Development and implement LED capacity building programme. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and a recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Public Management/Administration or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle management level in policy development and research. Excellent knowledge of the applicable and relevant legislations applicable to the Human Settlements. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license

DUTIES :

• Develop and review provincial human settlements policies and legislation. Conduct research and market analysis within housing sector environment. Manage the implementation of housing policy, strategy and guidelines, housing norms and Standards. Develop and maintain province -wide medium term human settlements research. Conduct research on alternative building technologies / products in human settlements environment. Develop and implement human settlements delivery related (external) knowledge management systems. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate and National Diploma in Public Administration/ Management/Social Sciences, Community Development Studies and or any relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ relevant experience in community development environment and an in depth understanding of public participation and community development. The ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of policies and government practices.

DUTIES :

• Develop work plans and a monitoring tool for work done by CDWs daily, translating to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Conduct CDW Performance Assessments. Convene CDW monthly meetings. Coordinate the development and update of ward and community profiles. Network with various spheres of government and other government agencies to develop an integrated government response towards addressing community challenges.
• Monitor and support improvement of service delivery through coordination of intervention process by relevant structures. Coordinate CDWs to effectively report early warning in order to improve service delivery. Analyse municipal reports and identify common trends. Receive referrals and manage the escalations of reported community concerns. Monitor and support improved communication channels on community engagements. Facilitate dissemination of government information pamphlets, brochures and related materials. Attend relevant municipal and district meetings. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate and Higher Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5. In depth understanding of Community Development work. The successful Candidates will be registered on a 12 months part-time Community Development Learnership Programme with a recognised institution Higher Learning. The successful Candidates must reside in the ward where the vacancy is listed.

DUTIES :

• Conduct a need analysis to develop a community profile. Conduct door to door work and community consultation. Identify and determine the needs of communities. Visit houses annually and keeping proper records of houses visited and cases referred (weekly monitoring form). Work with communities and structures in identifying and articulating their needs. Assist government departments to plan as per community needs. Advocate for the vulnerable. Promote network and enhance the activities of government (all 3 spheres) and other community-based workers aimed at improving service delivery.
• Conduct social awareness and community education to inform communities about services provided by government structures. Facilitate information dissemination to communities through all government departments. Mobilise communities to organise themselves into focus groups. Network with other government departments to source information and assist sector departments to reach focus groups per service area. Consult with all relevant government departments/institutions to determine services provided and mechanisms to access these services. Conduct online research on government services to ensure that all relevant information on services available reaches the communities. Consult the Gateway electronic portal and other information sources such as Government Online for information on services. Liaise with local communities and stakeholders. Conduct regular research on all relevant policies and legislations to stay abreast of new developments.
• Conduct regular information sharing with other community workers, institutions and stakeholders. Raise awareness and advocacy work, including encouraging communities to engage with opportunities. Link up with existing programs of departments and other community workers. Network with relevant structures of civil society, business and community organizations towards community development. Monitor and report significant trends within communities related to community and social development, and livelihood security as well as the impact associated with development projects. Facilitate the initiation and development of projects in communities and linking them with relevant resource.
• Notify existing community project managers of available resources such as funding opportunities. Organize capacity building for projects. Monitor development projects within the ward. Act as eyes and ears of government on projects taking place in the ward. Report any irregularities and progress to the authorities and COGHSTA. Participate and support IDP, Community Based Planning and Asset Based Monitoring processes. Use of computer or digital device to compile reports as required on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes. Develop and maintain an electronic database on all interventions e.g. referrals, remedial actions taken or changes in systems to improve service delivery. Report on number of community members mobilized for community outreach programmes & keep records of those who attended. Report on the status of infrastructure and non-income generating projects in the Ward.