APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED:

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Chief Town and Regional Planner (2 Posts)Deputy Director: Municipal Capacity Operations & Implementation Assistant Director: Rapid Response (2 Posts)Assistant Director: Water and Sanitation Assistant Director: Budget Planning Budget Controller (4 Posts)Assistant Director: Creditors Management SCM Practitioner: Acquisition SCM Clerk: Acquisitions Management Assistant Director: Implementation Support Disaster Management Officer: Planning and Risk Reduction Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6)Admin Clerk Driver/Messenger Security Guard Director: Spatial Planning Director: Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction Deputy Director: Disaster Management Centre Deputy Director: Evaluation (2 Posts)Director: Monitoring Director: Information and Communication Technology Deputy Director: Office of the CFO Data Capturer

By post: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Hand delivery: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, attention Ms NB Mabaso-Macaringwe.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Applications must use the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and include a comprehensive CV.
The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be responsible for uncollected registered mail applications.
It’s the applicant’s responsibility to ensure timely submission. Failure to comply with instructions will result in disqualification.
Applications can be submitted via email to [kznjobs@kzncogta.gov.za].
Appointment is subject to positive outcomes from State Security checks including security clearance, citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, and previous employment.
Faxed or late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants not contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will undergo a technical exercise and generic managerial competency assessment.
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to empowering people with disabilities.

Chief Town and Regional Planner (2 Posts)

Directorate: Spatial Planning
Position: Chief Town and Regional Planner (2 Posts)
Salary Range: R990,747 – R1,833,903 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 1/2024 (MP)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Urban/Town/City and Regional Planning or a relevant qualification.
6 years post-qualification professional experience in Town and Regional Planning.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.
Registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner is compulsory on appointment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Programme and project management knowledge.
Town & Regional legal and operational compliance knowledge.
Town & Regional systems and principles knowledge.
Town & Regional planning processes and procedures knowledge.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
Research and development knowledge.
Computer-aided applications knowledge.
Creation of a high-performance culture and technical consulting knowledge.
Professional judgment and accountability.
Strategic management and direction skills.
Problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
Creativity, self-management, customer focus, and responsiveness skills.
Delegation and development of others skills.
Planning, organizing, and execution skills.
Conflict management ability.
Language proficiency skills.
Knowledge management, negotiation, and change management skills.
Land tenure and land use management system skills.
Statistical and land information system analysis skills.
Urban and rural economic development planning skills.
Managing staff and teams skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex Town and Regional Planning.
Facilitate municipal planning development programmes and projects.
Town and Regional Planning future forecasting.
Strategic Spatial planning at provincial level.
Statutory planning and land use management.
Financial Management.
Governance.
Stakeholder Management.
People Management.
Resource Management of the unit.

Enquiries: Ms. L Del Grande
Contact Number: 033 8975827

Deputy Director: Municipal Capacity Operations & Implementation

Directorate: Capacity Operations and Implementation
Post Title: Deputy Director: Municipal Capacity Operations & Implementation
Salary: R958,824 per annum – Level 12
(All-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 2/2024 (CD)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in HRM/HRD/Public Administration/Public Management or related field.
3 years junior management experience in the public or local government sector in training; human resource development, or capacity-building environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Planning knowledge.
Team development knowledge.
Decision management knowledge.
Problem-solving skills.
Planning and team development skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain capacity-building systems.
Implement and assess the impact of the performance of external capacity resources on the Province, Municipalities, and Traditional Institutions.
Monitor learnership programs.
Assess and monitor the impact of training programs implemented.
Compile capacity status reports.
Coordinate capacity-building programs in various assigned districts.

Enquiries: Ms S.B. Sewpersad
Contact Number: 033 3556319

Assistant Director: Rapid Response (2 Posts)

Directorate: CDWS and Rapid Response
Assistant Director: Rapid Response (2 Posts)
Salary: R424,104 per annum – Level 9
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 3/2024 (CDWPP)

Requirements:

National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/Municipal Governance/Administration/Public Management or related field.
3-5 years administrative experience in a local government environment.
Relevant dispute resolution and municipal governance experience preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and enabling prescripts.
Knowledge of functioning municipalities.
Knowledge of intergovernmental relations.
Ability to organize.
Ability to articulate and implement the IGFA.
Basic Financial Management skills.
Ability to nurture relationships with strategic partners within and outside the government sector.
Good planning and management skills.
Conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Team development and problem-solving skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Good computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to service delivery problems promptly.
Facilitate local engagement prior to and after service delivery protests.
Detect service delivery problems from various hotlines and nerve centers.
Ensure rapid response to areas threatened by service delivery protests within the district.

Enquiries: Ms NN Dlamini
Contact Number: 033 3556563

Assistant Director: Water and Sanitation

Directorate: Sector Coordination and Planning
Assistant Director: Water and Sanitation
Salary: R424,104 per annum – Level 9
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 4/2024 (MI)

Requirements:

National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in Civil Engineering.
3 years supervisory experience in the relevant water and sanitation environment.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.
Project Management certificate preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of the structure & functioning of government.
Knowledge of administrative and service delivery policy.
Leadership, supervisory, and team development skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the establishment and maintenance of forums for coordination of water delivery.
Provide support in the provision of Basic Water and Sanitation.
Support research and development of water and sanitation strategies, new, and alternative technologies.
Facilitate water and sanitation service provider agreements.
Monitor and evaluate the provision of Basic Water and Sanitation.
Facilitate the implementation of municipal capacity building programmes.
Manage the resources of the component.

Enquiries: Ms C Jama
Contact Number: 033 3556112

Assistant Director: Budget Planning

Directorate: Budget Control and Planning
Assistant Director: Budget Planning
Salary: R424,104 per annum – Level 9
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 5/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Management or related field.
3 years’ administrative experience in a financial environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of Prescripts (PFMA, DoRA).
Knowledge of policy analysis and project management.
Planning, financial management, and budget planning skills.
Team development, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate the compilation of the In-Year Monitoring (IYM) and report on expenditure and revenue.
Prepare framework and guidelines for financial reporting.
Provide input for compilation of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) standards.
Co-ordinate Budget Statement and Adjustment Estimates input.
Monitor the implementation of the PFMA and other prescripts.
Co-ordinate input required for the development of financial policies.

Enquiries: Ms N Orrie
Contact Number: 033 2608051

Budget Controller (4 Posts)

Directorate: Budget Control and Planning
Budget Controller (4 Posts)
Salary: R359,517 per annum – Level 8
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 6/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Management/Accounting or Public Management with Finance as a major.
3 years’ experience in a financial management environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of policy analysis and project management.
Knowledge of public sector budget processes.
Knowledge of the PFMA.
Planning and team development skills.
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Financial and budget process skills.
Analytical skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
A valid code 8 driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Report on the expenditure of the budget of a particular responsibility.
Determine MTEF budget requirements at item level for the responsibility.
Issue, monitor, and recover S&T advances and check and capture S&T claims.
Finalise the budget requirements of that responsibility to facilitate compilation of printers proof for the following financial year.
Facilitate reprioritization and reallocation of the budget for the adjustment estimates for that responsibility.
Check and verify codes and availability of funds for all financial transactions for the responsibility.

Enquiries: Ms N Orrie
Contact Number: 033 2608051

Assistant Director: Creditors Management

Directorate: Financial Accounting
Assistant Director: Creditors Management
Salary: R424,104 per annum – Level 9
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 7/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Management or a related field.
3 years’ supervisory experience in a financial management environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Sound knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, SCM, and other relevant prescripts.
Familiarity with procurement and payment systems, policies, and procedures.
Understanding of the Public Service Act, Regulations, and the Labour Relations Act.
Functional knowledge of BAS.
Strong planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop the unit into a cohesive team.
Numeracy skills, computer literacy (MS Office), report writing, and financial management skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Valid code 8 driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the receiving and recording of valid invoices.
Ensure timely payment of suppliers within 30 days.
Oversee financial reconciliations and reporting.
Manage the resources of the unit.

Enquiries: Mr B Cele
Contact Number: 033 2608017

SCM Practitioner: Acquisition

Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SCM Practitioner: Acquisition
Salary: R294,321 per annum – Level 7
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 8/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management/Contract management.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Sound knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Familiarity with SCM Regulations, practice notes, and prescripts.
Strong understanding of acquisition/procurement processes.
Knowledge of BAS, EXCEL, and electronic procurement systems.
Understanding of the Department, its clients, and business units.
Good planning, numeric, and mathematical skills.
Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
Ability to train, motivate, and supervise.
Analytical and communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate the processing of requisitions and orders.
Facilitate the purchase of goods/services for the Department through bid invitations.
Provide secretariat support to departmental SCM committee meetings.
Exercise control over staff.

Enquiries: Mr S Mncadi
Contact Number: 033 2608023

SCM Clerk: Acquisitions Management

Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SCM Clerk: Acquisitions Management
Salary: R202,233 per annum – Level 5
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 9/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of SCM prescripts and the PFMA.
Familiarity with Public Service policies and legislation.
Understanding of administrative matters.
Good planning and organizing skills.
Interpersonal and numeracy skills.
Communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and maintain entities on BAS.
Provide order management services.
Offer support regarding Travel & Accommodation bookings.
Perform administrative & related functions.

Enquiries: Mr S Mncadi
Contact Number: 033 2608023

Assistant Director: Implementation Support

Directorate: Disaster Management Operations
Assistant Director: Implementation Support
Salary: R424,104 per annum – Level 9
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 10/2024 (DM)

Requirements:

National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification in Disaster Management/Public Administration, or related field.
3 years’ experience in the disaster management environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
Understanding of the structure and functioning of government.
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation.
Proficiency in project management.
Ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Team development, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Public participation, organizing, and coordination skills.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
Communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the development of municipal disaster management policy framework.
Support the development of municipal disaster management policy capacity.
Assist in municipal community awareness and volunteer campaigns.
Support municipal disaster management monitoring and evaluation.
Assist in municipal disaster management preparedness and responses.
Manage resources.

Enquiries: Mr S Ngema
Contact Number: 033 846 9014/9015

Disaster Management Officer: Planning and Risk Reduction

Directorate: Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster Management Officer: Planning and Risk Reduction
Salary: R359,517 per annum – Level 8
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 11/2024 (DM)

Requirements:

National Diploma or NQF level 6 qualification in Office Administration.
2 years’ experience in an administrative environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of Disaster Management Framework and policies.
Ability to understand and interpret policies.
Proficiency in conducting research.
Minute-taking and report writing skills.
Strong organizational and office management skills.
Effective communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal relations skills.
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the development of a provincial disaster management policy framework.
Support the development of provincial disaster management awareness and volunteer strategies.
Assist in the development of a provincial disaster management capacity-building program.
Contribute to the development of provincial disaster management policies.

Enquiries: Mr S Ngema
Contact Number: 033 8973962/3

Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6)

Directorate: Legal Services
Senior Legal Administration Officer (MR6)
Salary: R958,824 per annum
Level: 12
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 13/2024 (LS)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience in a legal environment.
Knowledge and experience in criminal and civil court procedure, law of evidence, legislative drafting, and Labour Law.
Valid driver’s license.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Broad knowledge of legal subjects and fields, including the law of contract and delict.
Familiarity with Resolution 1 of 2003.
Ability to conduct internal research.
Analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in drafting legal documents, conducting training, and making presentations.
Interpretation of statutes.
Management skills.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and negotiating).
Computer literacy in MS Office, including research abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal advisory services.
Draft legal documents.
Resolve disputes.
Handle legal administrative tasks.

Enquiries: Ms B Mgutshini
Contact Number: 033 2608047

Admin Clerk

Position: Admin Clerk
Salary: R202,233 per annum – Level 5
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 14/2024 (OHOD)

Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of Public Service procurement legislation.
Interpersonal and driving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Proficiency in MS Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide effective driving service to the Head of Department.
Undertake messenger functions for the Office of the Head of Department.
Maintain effective filing systems in the Office of the Head of Department.
Coordinate the provisioning and management of office assets and stationery.
Assist personal assistants in supporting the Strategic Manager and the Head of Department.

Enquiries: Ms S Mchunu
Contact Number: 033 260805

Driver/Messenger

Position: Driver/Messenger
Salary: R171,537 per annum – Level 4
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 15/2024 (CS)

Requirements:

Grade 10 qualification or equivalent.
3 years of relevant experience.
Valid code 8 or higher driver’s license with a PDP.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of motor vehicle operation procedures.
Understanding of prescripts for motor vehicle utilization.
Ability to perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
Familiarity with messenger functions and office support tasks.
Driving skills.
Good interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver items.
Conduct routine maintenance on allocated vehicles and report defects.
Maintain required records and logbooks for vehicles and goods handled.
Provide clerical support and messenger services in the relevant office.

Enquiries: Ms Z Mtshali
Contact Number: 033 2608028

Security Guard

Position: Security Guard
Salary: R147,036 per annum – Level 3
Centre: Durban
Reference: 16/2024 (CS)

Requirements:

Basic Education (Grade 8) qualification.
Completion of a basic security course.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of access control procedures.
Familiarity with measures for controlling equipment and stores movement.
Understanding of prescribed security procedures and the authority of security officers/guards.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate security equipment.
Security consciousness.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform access control functions.
Safeguard buildings and assets of the premises.
Ensure unauthorized entry or exit of equipment, documents, and stores.
Record all incidents in occurrence books/registers.
Perform relief duties and attend drill parades.

Enquiries: Mr D Mnyandu
Contact Number: 033 8973860

Director: Spatial Planning

Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning
Directorate: Spatial Planning
Salary: R1,162,200 per annum
Level: 13
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 17/2024 (MP)

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Undergraduate qualification in Town and Regional Planning or Development, or an equivalent qualification (NQF level 7).
Registered as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN.
Minimum 5 years of middle management experience in the relevant field.
Proficient in MS Word.
Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme Certificate.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and MS Project (advantageous).
Strategic capacity and leadership.
People management and empowerment.
Programme and project management.
Financial management.
Change management.
Knowledge management.
Service delivery innovation.
Problem-solving and analysis.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
In-depth knowledge of research and policy development, integrated development planning, spatial planning, land use systems, climate change, and disaster risk reduction planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the preparation and maintenance of the provincial spatial development framework.
Manage support for the preparation and maintenance of municipal spatial development frameworks.
Manage support for the development and maintenance of municipal land use management systems.
Manage the provision of professional planning support to statutory bodies.
Manage municipal spatial planning and land use capacity building.
Manage resource utilization.

Enquiries:
Ms. L Del Grande
033 8975827

Director: Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction

Chief Directorate: Disaster Management
Directorate: Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction
Salary: R958,824 per annum
Level: 12
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 18/2024 (DM)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Disaster Management or related field.
3 years’ relevant junior management experience.
Disaster Management related experience preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of local government environment and relevant legislation.
Policy formulation knowledge.
Research skills using different methodologies.
Ability to interpret statistics.
Planning and policy formulation skills.
Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
Team development, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the development and monitor the implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies across all government spheres.
Develop and monitor implementation of disaster management plans and frameworks.
Establish effective municipal IGR structures.
Develop and monitor disaster management capacity building programs.
Disseminate early warning messages and response mechanisms.
Monitor and evaluate compliance with National and Provincial imperatives.
Manage sub-directorate resources.

Enquiries:
Mr. S Ngema
033 8469014/9015

Deputy Director: Disaster Management Centre

Chief Directorate: Disaster Management
Directorate: Disaster Management Operations
Salary: R811,560 per annum
Level: 11
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 19/2024 (DM)

Requirements:

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
3 years’ relevant junior management experience in public and/or municipal sector.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Sound knowledge of relevant legislation & policies.
Knowledge of interpretation of relevant and related legislations.
Knowledge of service delivery policy.
Knowledge of the structure & functioning of Government.
Knowledge of project management.
Team development and problem-solving skills.
Decision making and public participation skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Business Unit.
Manage Disaster Management operations.
Manage Management Information System.
Compile incident reports.
Disseminate early warnings to appropriate disaster management practitioners.
Support regional implementation teams.
Manage the resources of the unit.

Enquiries:
Mr. S Ngema
033 8469014/9015

Deputy Director: Evaluation (2 Posts)

Chief Directorate: Monitoring Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Directorate: Evaluation
Salary: R811,560 per annum
Level: 11
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 20/2024 (MESP)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation/Performance Management/Public Management/Public Administration/Research or related qualification.
3 years junior management experience in an evaluation or research environment.
Administrative experience and knowledge of basic statistical packages and techniques preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of Local Government legislation.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, application of programs, and policies.
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of change management.
Knowledge of strategic management and planning as well as organizational analysis and administration.
Research, data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
Project management and financial management skills.
Skills in liaising between different management levels and group facilitation.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of Departmental programs on evaluation of projects and programs.
Support compilation of reports and reporting of the Department on its performance.
Support implementation of the evaluation capacity building strategy.
Co-ordinate policy and program evaluations.
Support the development and implementation of evaluation guidelines.
Provide input into the review of national and provincial policies, legislation, and initiatives in support of evaluation.

Enquiries:
Ms. L Naicker
033 2608015

Director: Monitoring

Directorate: Monitoring
Director: Monitoring
Salary: R1,162,200 per annum
Level: 13
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 21/2024 (MESP)

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field.
5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level in a monitoring environment.
SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge and understanding of relevant local government legislation.
Knowledge of project management.
Knowledge of information management.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and implementation.
Knowledge of strategic planning & management.
Good planning skills.
Team development skills.
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the timeous submission of quality progress reports across the Units of the Department.
Facilitate information management; reporting and monitoring processes in the Department and facilitate co-ordination and alignment between all spheres of government.
Provide assistance in ensuring validity and reliability of all data/information reported in the quarterly progress reports and build capacity.
Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding monitoring of public sector policies; programs and projects.
Management of the unit’s resources.

Enquiries:
Ms. N Mshengu
033 2608011

Director: Information and Communication Technology

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services
Directorate: Information and Communication Technology
Salary: R1,162,200 per annum
Level: 13
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 22/2024 (CS)

Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate.
Undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification in Informatics/Computer Science/Information Technology.
5 years’ experience at a middle management/senior management level in an information technology environment.
SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of policy analysis.
Knowledge of service level agreements.
Knowledge of IT strategy development and project management.
Knowledge of E-Government and enterprise architecture.
Knowledge of systems development and IT service management.
Knowledge of the PFMA.
Planning, team development, and decision-making skills.
Problem-solving and financial management skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office and the MS environment.
Sound knowledge of ICT frameworks (TOGAF, GWEA).
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the provision of IT related business solutions.
Manage operations pertaining to user support, system maintenance, performance, and service level.
Develop and manage the implementation of a governance model and IMST architecture.
Define and manage all IT service agreements.
Manage e-governance implementation within the Department.
Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Enquiries:
Ms TLB Dinga
033 2608028

Deputy Director: Office of the CFO

Chief Directorate: Financial Management
Directorate: Office of the CFO
Salary: R811,560.00 per annum
Level: 11
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 23/2024 (FM)

Requirements:

Undergraduate (NQF level 6) qualification in Public Administration/Finance/Business Management.
3 years’ junior management experience in an administrative environment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Practical demonstration of knowledge in administrative matters.
Sound knowledge of legislation (e.g., MFMA, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations), SCM, and other prescripts.
Knowledge of office management.
Knowledge of report writing.
Knowledge of stakeholder management.
Good planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Numeracy skills.
Good communication skills (verbal & written).
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Valid code 8 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and integrate strategic activities of the Business unit.
Facilitate the strategic partnership between the office and Department and its stakeholders.
Provide a document tracking mechanism to ensure efficient inflow and outflow of information in the office.
Monitor and advise on performance trends to ensure achievement of the component objectives.
Control the utilization of resources in the office.

Enquiries:
Ms Y Joyi
033 2605672

Data Capturer

Chief Directorate: Monitoring Evaluation and Strategic Planning
Directorate: Policy and Research
Salary: R171,537 per annum
Level: 4
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Reference: 24/2024 (MESP)

Requirements:

Grade 12.
Computer Literacy.
Practical experience in information management.
Valid driver’s license.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required:

Knowledge of procedures, norms, and standards for information management.
Hardware and software technology and data capturing.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff/management.
Professionalism, client orientation, and honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

Capture data from available records into the required formats.
Produce reports as requested.
Provide administration services.
Review and validate all data from the records.

Enquiries:
Ms N Mshengu
033 2608011

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department, accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be responsible for uncollected registered mail applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure timely submission.
Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants.
Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from State Security checks, including Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, and previous employment.
Faxed or late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants not receiving a response from the Department within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

By post: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Hand delivery: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, for the attention of Ms NB Mabaso-Macaringwe.

Closing date: 12 April 2024. (Previous applicants must re-apply.)

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION METHODS:

Applicants are encouraged to apply through the online e-Recruitment system at [www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs].
Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly via email to [kznjobs@kzncogta.gov.za].
Alternatively, applicants may visit any Designated Online Application Centre (DOAC) for assistance with online applications or to submit hardcopy applications. Find DOAC locations at [www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: