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Requirements

An appropriate postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8), as recognized by SAQA. 08 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. A qualification in the built environment will given preference.

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

Strategic leadership and overall management of the Integrated Human Settlements Branch to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and legislative mandates.

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

Oversee and coordinate human settlements planning, policy development, and research services to inform evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development.

Coordinate the provision of engineering services and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure compliance, technical excellence, and value for money in all human settlements projects.

Lead and coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of human settlements programmes and projects to ensure timely delivery and achievement of strategic targets.

Oversee the management of social housing programmes, as well as property and asset portfolios, to ensure optimal utilization, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of human settlements policies within the province to strengthen governance, regulatory compliance, and sector performance.

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. 176

How to apply

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Notes

Closing Date

27 March 2026 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website.

The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities.

Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit.

Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.

The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview.

Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts OTHER POSTS