DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MINING TOWNS REVITALISATION REF NO: DOHS/37/2023
Branch: Affordable, Rental and Social Housing
Chief Directorate: Transversal Programmes and Projects
Directorate: Apex Project Type B

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: The successful candidate will be expected to: manage relations between the department and relevant government stakeholders, mining companies and identify areas of mandate alignment and inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans; facilitate the development of mining towns human settlements spatial transformation plans and facilitate endorsement by municipal Councils; support provinces to set implementation targets; assist provinces and municipalities to conceptualize/identify mining towns revitalization projects and facilitate partnerships with mining companies; guide provinces and municipalities with developing multi-year development plans and implementation priorities; assist provinces to develop credible project pipelines and implementation plans; facilitate the development of project plans; in line with applicable grant frameworks, ensure the alignment of projects to the broader grant funding and strategic objectives of the programme; contribute to overall effective functioning of the provinces on the assigned projects; facilitate the development and signing of MOUs and partnership project agreements; analyze provincial annual business plans and prepare analysis reports for approval; analyze project implementation progress reports of provinces and human settlements entities; coordinate national technical steering committee meetings with relevant stakeholders; represent the department relevant national, provincial and municipal forums; manage the budget of the sub-directorate; manage and support staff through the performance management system and staff development.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Manyama Tel No: (012) 444-9118

NOTE : Female candidates and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please note that the shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a written assignment or PowerPoint presentation to present to the panel as part of the interview.

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded to: The National Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X644, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to 260 Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0001

CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2023 at 16h00

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NOTE : It will be expected from the selected candidates to be available for the interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department of Human Settlements. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification and criminal records. If you apply for more than one position in the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department and must be accompanied by a detailed CV only. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview/s as directed by the Human Resources Representative. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SMS/ MMS posts: Please note that the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. As of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service must be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Human Settlements reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.