DIRECTOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS NEEDS AND PLANNING
NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
Job Details
Published date: August 6, 2023 | |
Closing date: August 18, 2023 |
Contact Details
Mr. G.A. Booysen | |
(053) 830 9531 | |
Kimberley, Northern Cape |
Description
DIRECTOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS NEEDS AND PLANNING REF NO: HS/01/07/2023
Directorate: Human Settlements
CENTRE : Provincial Office (Kimberley)
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of research and policy development and advocacy. Manage the implementation of planning functions in terms of project planning and preparation; this includes compiling and managing the project readiness matrix, multi-year housing development plan and priority human settlements and housing development area. Manage the implementation of special programmes such as the empowerment of youth women and people with disabilities. This also includes the Govern Mbeki Awards. Manage the implementation of the Capacity Building and Municipal Accreditation Programme. Manage the implementation of the First Home Finance Programme.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. G.A. Booysen Tel No: (053) 830 9531
NOTE : “With reference to the DPSA Directive on the pre-entry senior management Certificate, successful candidates are expected to produce proof of completion of the course prior to taking up appointment”. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate and for further details, please click on the following link https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: https://www.thensg.gov.za. 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 successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and will be required to undergo a security clearance.
NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
APPLICATIONS : All applications, together stating the relevant reference number should be sent to: The Head of Department, Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Private Bag X5005, Kimberley, 8300 OR Hand deliver at 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Larry Moleko Louw Building Kimberley.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. K. Moitsemang, Human Resources Tel No: (053) 830 9459.
CLOSING DATE : 18 August 2023
NOTE : The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA web site link: http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed). Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview following communication from HR. As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. All required information on form Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. It is applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were not successful in your application. Important: The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity in Department of COGHSTA through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Please note, that the personal information of each applicant will be solely used for recruiting purposes and will not be used by any other purposes as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 13 Act effected on 1 July 2021.Shortlisted candidates must be available at the date and time determined by the panel, or risk disqualification.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/ Public Management or any equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) with 5 years’ experience at a middle management level. A valid Driver’s licence is a pre-requisite/Competencies: Knowledge of administration policies and practices, budgeting and managerial functions, Provincial practice notes, Delegation authority, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Acts and Regulations, Constitution of RSA and other relevant legislation. Skills: Advanced knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Division of Revenue Act, Provide effective and efficient corporate communication services. Strategic ability and Leadership programme and project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.