Jobs at Limpopo Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 15
• Salary: R1813182 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 26/25

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the establishment and functionality of Traditional
• Leadership Institutions; Monitor and coordinate the administrative support to district satellite and Traditional Councils;
•  Provide strategic direction and management to the Traditional Affairs Branch; Oversee the management and administrative support to Kingship and Queenship; Monitor Traditional Council finances;
• Oversee, manage and monitor the provision of initiation school; Ensure good standard and compliance to the bill of rights at the  circumcision schools; Oversee and coordinate activities of the  executive committee of the Houses; Monitor the activities of portfolio committees; Monitor the establishment of Provincial and Local Houses;  Oversee and coordinate the recognition and events of traditional leaders.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) and a post graduate qualification in Anthropological Services, Law, Public Administration (NQF level 8) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). SMS Pre - entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment.

Person Profile

• Strategic Capacity and leadership, People Management & Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management and Programme & Project Management. Skills in: Negotiation skills, Facilitation skills, Report Writing, Time management, Ability to Communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, Creative/innovative, Analytical Thinking skills, Language Skills, Good grooming and Presentation, Good Telephone Etiquette, Good Organizational skills, Good People skills, High level of reliability, Basic written communication skills, Ability to act with tact and discretion.

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Requirements:

• Matric plus a postgraduate qualification in Public Administration I Public Management/ Political Science (NQF level 8) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level and valid driver's license (with exception of person with disability).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Capacity and leadership, People Management & Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management and Programme & Project Management. Skills in: Negotiation skills, Facilitation skills, Report Writing, Time management, Ability to Communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, Creative/innovative, Analytical Thinking skills, Language Skills, Good grooming and Presentation, Good Telephone Etiquette, Good Organizational skills, Good People skills, High level of reliability, Basic written communication skills, Ability to act with tact and discretion

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide and facilitate provincial development and planning Nice; Coordinate municipal infrastructure development; Monitor, support and evaluate the performance of municipalities; Coordinate intergovernmental relations, Disaster Management, public participation and governance; Manage resources (financial, human and physical)

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SALARY: R 269 499.00 (per annum) POLOKWANE

REFERENCE NUMBER:  CoGHSTA 42/25

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g , Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, etc. Skills in: Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; Communication, both formal, and informal

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrange e-permis user training support; Profiling the submitted performance agreements/instruments; Profiling the submitted semester review reports; Facilitate the processing of performance evidence; Process performance management system incentives

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 11
• Salary: R896436 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 27/25

key Performance Areas

• Manage implementation of MISS/PISP within the department and Municipalities Manage physical and information security disciplines within the department; Manage and implement access control services within the department; Manage establishment and implementation of security screening (vetting) strategies and procedures; Manage contract security; Ensure the provision and coordination of physical security support to the MEC’s visits; Develop a scheduled physical and information security audit programme.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Security Management, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigations/Policing or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 years relevant experience at supervisory level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g. Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, Knowledge on the relevant policies/prescripts and procedures etc. Skills in: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Research; Computer Utilization; Policy Formulation; Vetting; Investigation

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 7
• Salary: R325101 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 41/25

key Performance Areas

• Provision of logistical support for the spatial planner; Mapping of areas for Land Development planning; Maintaining survey plan room and ensure safe keeping of diagrams; Identification and confirmation of boundary and beacons; Confirmation of sites for deeds office.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Land Surveying (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 1-year relevant experience.

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, etc. Skills in: Negotiation skills, Presentation skills, People management skills, Time management, Communication, both formal, and informal.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 11
• Salary: R896436 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 28/25

Key Performance Areas

• Manage Internal Control Plans and Framework; Manage the facilitation of assurance services; Manage internal and external audit with Treasury, Internal Audit, Auditor-General and other Stakeholders.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Accounting/ Internal Auditing/Cost Management and Accounting and Financial Accounting (NQF Level 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 Years relevant experience at supervisory level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Affiliation with Professional Body i.e. IIASA and SAICA, added advantage with: IAT, PIA and CA (SA) Designation(s)

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of Accounting and auditing Standards; Public Finance and Auditing; Public Administration; Project management; Relationship management; Leadership; Communication; Change management; Performance management. Skills in: Accounting & auditing; Computer literacy; Policy analysis; Budgeting; Public Management; Communication.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 11
• Salary: R896436 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 29/25

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the procurement of new vehicles for government own and subsidized vehicles; Manage registration and licensing of state vehicles; Manage the repairs and maintenance of departmental fleet and disposal of worn out and obsolete vehicles; Manage processing of fuel payment claims for all schemes (MMS, SMS,A & B); Manage the provision and development of transport manuals and policies.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Transport Management, Public Management/Administration or related field (NQF Level 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 5 years relevant experience at supervisory level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of a variety of work ranges and procedures such as: Transport Management, Transport Circulars, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act 1994, Public Service Regulations 2001 as amended. Skills in: Communication skills; Negotiating skills; Facilitation skills; Report writing; Co-operation skills; Liaison skills; Networking.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 10
• Salary: R582444 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 30/25

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate and consolidate the MEC reports on the state of Municipalities; Coordinate and evaluate the performance of municipalities on a periodic basis in compliance with the MSA & MFMA; Audit the implementation of PMS by municipalities on annual basis; Provide support to municipalities with the implementation of the individual PMS; Monitoring of the employment contracts of s57 Managers.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Local Government/Public Management/ Public Administration (NQF Level 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 3 years relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service; Understanding of the public service environment; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Finance Management Act; Public Finance Management Act; Integrated Development Planning; Performance Monitoring and Evaluation; General Management; Strategic Planning; Service Delivery; Governance Issues; Relevant Legislation; Financial Management; Development and Planning  Skills in: Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; Communication, both formal, and informal; Policy Development.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 10
• Salary: R582444 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 31/25

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders; Coordinate community development service delivery area(s) to ensure that efficient and effective community development service is delivered; Coordinate research on community development. Support municipalities to respond to community concerns; Manage the team and undertake all administrative functions required and report on progress as required; Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Public Administration/Development Studies/Social Science (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 3 years relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of human resources as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as: Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations and various Bargaining Council Resolutions. Skills in: Negotiation skills, People management, Financial planning, Planning & organizing, Time management, Strategic planning, Policy analysis and development, Good communication skills, Group dynamics, Diversity management, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Leadership skills, Change and knowledge management.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 8
• Salary: R397116 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 39/25

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct risk assessment; Develop integrated disaster risk management plans; Develop and implement disaster risk reduction programmes; Develop and implement contingency plans for national and provincial events.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification Disaster Management (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Valid South African driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g. Disaster Management Act, Disaster Management Framework, Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety ACT, PFMA. Skills in: Research, Communication, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Financial Management.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 9
• Salary: R468459 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 32/25

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and facilitate the implementation of departmental policies and programmes regarding gender, youth and people with disabilities; Co-ordinate, promote and implement all matters related to youth, gender, people with disabilities, and Batho Pele in the department;
• Promote and protect human dignity & human rights (women, youth, children, older persons including women with disabilities); Provide support to municipalities during Provincial, National and International Days events; Provide technical advice on matters related to special programs and transformation to senior management.
• Liaise and communicate with both internal & external key stakeholders of the Department in relation to gender, youth, people with disabilities programmes. Coordinate and facilitate activities of moral regeneration movement with all stakeholders and the department

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Public Administration or related (NQF Level 6) as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 3 years relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and the legislative framework governing the public service, Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, PFMA, National Youth Development Agency Act 54 of 2008, Children’s Act 38 of 2005, Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action (1995), Gender Policy Framework for Local Government, Older Person’s Rights Act 13 of 2006, White Paper on the Rights of persons with Disabilities of 09th March 2016, Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, Public Service Act of 1994. Skills: Negotiation skills; Presentation/Facilitation skills; Report Writing; Time management; Communication, both formal, and informal; Creative/innovative; Analytical Thinking skills.

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• 10 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 7
• Salary: R325101 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 40/25

Key Performance Areas

• Compile ward profiling; Identification of service delivery cases; Identification of community concerns; Conduct household visits.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Public Administration/Public Management (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. National Certificate in Community Development will be an added advantage. Minimum of 1-year relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, Batho Pele principles; public service act; computer literacy; Dynamics, culture and language of the target community Skills in: Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; Communication; Computer skills; Numeracy skills.

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• 2 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 9
• Salary: R468459 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 35/25

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct investigations on reported incidents of fraud and corruption within the department and municipalities; Prevent Corporate Crime and Misconduct within the Department and Municipalities; Coordinate recovery of assets acquired fraudulently; Identification of weaknesses in the internal control measures and recommend and monitor the improvement thereof; Conduct awareness workshops on Anti-Fraud and Corruption within the Department and Municipalities.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigations/Policing/Internal Auditing (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 3 years relevant experience and valid South African driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act, PFMA, MFMA, Code of Conduct. Skills in: Investigation; Interviewing skills; Good communication skills both formal and inform; Negotiation skills; Presentation/Facilitation skills; Report Writing; Time management; Creative/innovative; Co-ordination skills; Networking; Analytical Thinking skills.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 9
• Salary: R468459 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 36/25

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinate the Investigation of misconduct & conduct disciplinary hearings: Represent the department on the disputes referred to GPSSBC, CCMA, PSCBC, and the Labour Court; Co-ordinate the Drafting of legal opinions on Labour matters; Co-ordinate the Training of Management and employees on the Code of Conduct.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Labour Relations/Law (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 3 years relevant experience and valid South African driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, Knowledge and understanding public service legislations, regulations & labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA, Skills Development Act, COIDA, OHSA, Public Service Act & Regulations); Conciliation & Arbitration processes; PCSBC & GPSSBC Resolutions; Rules for the Conduct of proceedings before the CCMA/ GPSSBC. Skills in: Strategic capabilities & leadership, Programme & project management, People management, Change management, Conflict resolution, Policy formulation and Communication, Computer literacy, Financial management, Problem solving & analysis, Service delivery innovation.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 8
• Salary: R397116 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 37/25

Key Performance Areas

• Implementation of MISS/PISP within the department and Municipalities; Implement and monitor access control system within the department and the municipalities, Implement security screening (vetting) procedures; Conduct information and physical security awareness workshops and on-job training; Supervising of private security service providers; Facilitate physical security support to the MEC’s visits to municipalities; Conduct physical and information security audit.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Security Management, Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigations/Policing (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Valid South African driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g. Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, Knowledge on the relevant policies/prescripts and procedures etc. Extensive knowledge of security (Minimum Information Security Standards- MISS and MPSS Minimum Physical Security Standards) Handling of Fire Arms Skills in: Strategic Capability  and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Research; Computer Utilisation; Policy Formulation; Vetting; Investigation.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 9
• Salary: R468459 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 34/25

key Performance Areas

• Develop systems according to technical specification and Methodologies; Implement changes to existing systems according to approved standards and procedures; Monitor and make recommendations on systems.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology (NQF Level 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and the legislative framework governing the public service, including: Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Business process analysis and modelling, System development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001) Experience in project leadership and management. Skills in: Technical Skills, Business process analysis, System development and administration, ICT project management, Database management. Soft Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills, People management and teamwork, Planning.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 9
• Salary: R468459 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 33/25

key Performance Areas

Budget monitoring; Budget reporting.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Financial Accounting/ Accounting/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6) or related as recognized by SAQA. Minimum 3 years relevant experience and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g., Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, PPPFA, etc. Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulation, Financial Reporting Standards. Skills in: Computer skills; Accounting skills; Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; Communication, both formal, and informal.

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• 1 Permanent position(s) exists in the COGHSTA
• Salary Level: 8
• Salary: R397116 per annum
• Reference No: CoGHSTA 38/25

key Performance Areas

• Maintain the installed disaster management information management and communication systems; Capacitate the end-users on the usage of the current and the new information management in the municipalities; Identification of information management and communication modes (Data acquisition systems); Facilitate timely dissemination of early warning, public awareness and preparedness; Capture and update disaster management projects into the integrated disaster risk management database and Departmental GIS.

Prerequisites

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Information Technology (NQF 6) or related as recognized by SAQA; Minimum of 2 years ICT experience. Valid South African driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).

Person Profile

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of the legislative framework governing the public service e.g. Disaster Management Act, Disaster Management Framework, Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety ACT, PFMA. Skills in: Research, Communication, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Financial Management.