Jobs at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in Office Management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s license and willing to undertake Intensive travel. Generic
• Competencies: Quality of work, Initiative, Interpersonal Relations, Reliability, Verbal and written Communication, Teamwork. Technical Competencies: In- depth knowledge of: Office Management, Advanced computer proficiency, Coordination and Consolidation of documents, Organising.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Coordinate the electronic diary of the Director-General including the scheduling of meeting (daily, weekly, monthly) compilation of the Director-General diary. Co-ordinate all the correspondence in the office of the Director-General, Office of the Minister, Sector Departments, Spheres of Government, the department and external clients. Provide administrative support in relation to travelling bookings, claims and transport etc.
• Render support services in developing and maintaining the document management system to ensure proper workflow in the Director-General’s office. Provide secretariat services to Director-General meetings.

CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Local Government / Social Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s license and willing to undertake Intensive travel. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation, such as the Municipal Systems and Structures Act. Local Government Structures and Systems, especially in the KZN province. Project coordination skills. Stakeholder engagement. Project/ programme management in the Built environment. Project/ programme formulation. Project monitoring and evaluation.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate and support the municipal support implementation plans processes across the spheres of government. Monitor and report on municipal governance, institutional capacity and compliance with legislation and regulations. Support and monitor initiated provincial and municipal interventions. Coordinate departmental projects e.g. Imbizo oversight visits, complaints, Ministerial/ DG outreach programmes.

CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/ Town and Regional Planning/ Development Planning or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c).
• A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Added Advantage: Registration with SACPLAN as a Technical/ Professional Town Planner will be an added advantage. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Urban Development Planning. Research and Policy Development. Integrated Development Planning. Spatial Planning e.g. land use analysis and planning etc. Smart city design and small towns regeneration or refurbishment strategies.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage municipal spatial planning tools to guide strategic integrated development. Manage the implementation of the Small-Town Regeneration Strategy. Manage the implementation of the Smart Cities Framework (SCF) in municipalities through the development and implementation of smart city initiatives. Manage the development of Town Planning and GIS capacity strategy for the enhancement of planning skills in the municipalities. Manage the facilitation of land use management queries in the department.

CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification in Political Science/ Public Administration/ Management or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA). A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level in IGR Secretariat and Cabinet Support environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook etc.).
• The Nyukela Senior Management PreEntry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post.
• A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Added Advantage: Exceptional writing skills. Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management.
• Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Intergovernmental Relation System, public service and departmental prescripts/ policies/ ministerial handbook, political landscape of government, three spheres of government, the government priorities of South Africa, high level of ethical conduct.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Manage and facilitate the establishment of relevant IGR structures as stipulated in Chapter 2 of the IGRFA. Oversee the development of procedures and processes for Intergovernmental Relations Structures based on the principles of the IGRFA.
• Oversee the provision of secretariat services to intergovernmental relations forums such as PCC, MINMEC, IMC, ICDM, JEXCO and technical meetings.
• Direct and manage the recording of resolutions, follow-ups and report on the implementation of IGR forums decision matrix. Provide cluster and cabinet support to the Director-General and Minister.

CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026