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Requirements

An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA. 08 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.

Core and Process Competencies include: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication.

In addition, the incumbent will have to be sensitive to the political and strategic objectives of government.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: Strong thinking capability.

Ability to lead and align teams of senior professionals and analysts.

Strong research, sound networking and interpersonal skills.

Sound people management capabilities.

Good exposure to knowledge management ethos and practices.

Proven record of honesty and integrity as a professional/ manager.

Good exposure to project management practices and systems.

Sensitivity to the political-administrative interface, and appreciation of the policy support role within a politically led executive decision-making process.

Duties

Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Support Branch to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and legislative mandates.

Support the Accounting 175 Officer in the effective administration, governance, and management of the Department to enhance service delivery excellence and operational efficiency.

Promote, strengthen, and monitor the development, stability, and long-term sustainability of local government within the province.

Facilitate and support integrated development planning processes to ensure coordinated, responsive, and sustainable municipal planning and implementation.

Coordinate and oversee disaster management support initiatives and disaster- related relief programmes to ensure timely, compliant, and effective responses.

Provide strategic and administrative support to Traditional Institutions Management to enhance governance, accountability, and institutional effectiveness.

Coordinate and guide the development, review, and implementation of policies relating to the House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders within the province.

Ensure the sound management, monitoring, and optimal utilization of the Branch’s human, financial, and operational resources in accordance with applicable legislation and best practice.

How to apply

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Notes

These are permanent posts and the successful candidates will be required to enter into performance agreements with the Head of Department (Accounting Officer): Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs.

The Short-listed and recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and security clearance.

If no correspondence is received within two months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful.