ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAND USE MANAGEMENT
SALARY LEVEL: 10

STATION: HEAD OFFICE (MBOMBELA)
REF. NO.: AD/LUS/COGTA/23

Key Performance Areas: Assist with administrative support to municipalities in the implementation of Land Use Management specifically with regard to the following: implementation of the ePGLUM system, functioning of MPT & AO, processing of applications, appeal processes, enforcement, compliant LUS, review of by-laws and general. Collect and maintain a database of land use management compliance to legislative requirements of each municipality including data on human settlement (or housing) information and data necessary to inform spatial and land use planning decisions at a provincial level. Reporting of land use management matters on municipalities that require technical support from the Department.

Note: Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The Department Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.

Entry level requirements for SMS posts: is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB. Competency Assessment is also applicable to all MMS positions.

Applications must be posted to: The Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X 11304, Mbombela 1200.

Hand delivered to: Rhino Building extension 2 No.7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela 1200.
Enquiries: Mr IPM Moukangwe (013 766 6221) and Mr PP Mokwena (013 766 6225)

CLOSING DATE: 14 JULY 2023

Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply