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DIRECTOR: SECTOR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Job Details

Published date: June 7, 2023
Closing date: June 19, 2023

Contact Details

Mr C Ramalepe
dohs@ursonline.co.za
(012) 444-9113
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

DIRECTOR: SECTOR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOHS/21/2023
Branch: Research, Policy, Strategy and Planning
Chief Directorate: Sector Strategy Development

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to manage the development of human settlement strategy; manage the development of the implementation framework for the human settlements strategy; manage the roll-out of the strategy across the sector; provide support in ensuring alignment of sector plans to the human settlements strategy.

ENQUIRIES : Mr C Ramalepe Tel No: (012) 444-9113
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be e-mailed to dohs@ursonline.co.za

NOTE : Female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Human Settlements is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender & disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 19 June 2023 at 16h00


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. 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 have to be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. SMS posts: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department: Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment: The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent, relevant Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Built Environment/ Economic and Management Services. Extensive 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior management level in research, strategy formulation and project management. Knowledge and understanding of housing and the human settlements sector including policy, legislative, regulatory compliance and governance universe and environment. Capable and competent financial, human resource and administrative experience. Manage operations to achieve the planned outcomes of the Directorate. Applicants must be in possession of strategic capabilities and leadership qualities. Applicants must be able to develop strategies and manage the implementation thereof. Proven high-level liaison, written and verbal communication will be important. Strong focus on service delivery innovation. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course. The course is available on the NSG website under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme