GENERAL MANAGER: INTERGRATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL HOUSING

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1 GENERAL MANAGER: INTERGRATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL HOUSING 5-YEARS CONTRACT (Reference Number: GM: PM 04/2014 POST LEVEL: 14 TOTAL SALARY PACKAGE R per annum (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate university degree or 4 years B-Tech qualification in any built environment field e.g. structural engineer, civil engineer, architect, etc, including registration with a relevant professional body. He/she must have 5 years relevant experience at senior management level, and a valid driver s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Human Settlements policies and legislation, including the Development Facilitation Act No. 67 of 1995, Kwa-Zulu Natal Land Administration Act, Urban Development Framework, Kwa-Zulu Natal Rental and Social Housing Strategy, the Municipal Property Rates Act No. 6 of 2004, property development economics and property management systems including debt collection and letting. He/she must have project management skills, financial management skills, strategic planning skills, problem solving skills, presentation skills, policy formulation and policy interpretation skills, negotiation skills, conflict management skills, communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, analytical skills, computer literacy and time management skills. He/she must be selfmotivated and dynamic with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will perform key Performance Areas: *Provide high level of technical advice in the evaluation of business plans from municipalities for funding for the statutory planning and construction of quality buildings for rental and social housing development as well as business plans for the maintenance and rectification of pre-1994 residential buildings [houses and hostels]. Provide technical and strategic support to the Austerville Maintenance Depot which serves existing pre-1994 residential buildings in various townships in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Monitor the devolution of the department s state-owned vacant properties to municipalities for human settlement developments. Oversee the fast-tracking of the process of ownership of pre-1994 residential properties to tenants/home owners through government s Enhanced Discount Benefit Scheme. Oversee the management of the Kwa-Zulu

2 Natal Housing Fund. *Provide strategic leadership and technical support to the effective and efficient performance of the Chief Directorate: Property Management, Social/Rental Housing, Rectification and Maintenance. Enquiries related to the above posts can be directed to: Mr. MOS Zungu SENIOR MANAGER: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONTRACT POST: 3-YEARS (Reference Number: SM: HSPM 04/2014 POST LEVEL: 13 TOTAL SALARY PACKAGE - R PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate degree / 3 years National Diploma in property management, real estate management or related field, coupled with 5 years relevant experience at management level in a property management environment. A strong legal property management specialization background will be an added advantage. He/she must have a valid driver s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Human Settlements policies and legislation including the Kwa-Zulu Natal Land Administration Act and the Municipal Property Rates Act, Act 6, 2004 which govern property management. Knowledge and understanding of property development economics, property management systems including debt collection and letting, financial management skills, property valuation skills, strategic planning skills, problem solving skills, presentation skills, policy formulation and policy interpretation skills, negotiation skills, conflict management skills, communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, property finance, analytical skills, computer literacy and time management skills. He/she must be self-motivated and dynamic with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will perform Key Performance Areas: *Fast-track the ownership of pre-1994 houses to the existing tenants. Manage the department s stateowned vacant properties and occupied/tenanted buildings, facilitate the process of ownership of pre-1994 residential properties through government s Enhanced Discount Benefit Scheme *Manage the property/land value evaluations. Manage the Department s province-wide Property Register. Fast-track the devolution of Human Settlements vacant properties to Municipalities in KwaZulu Natal, for residential developments. Manage compliance with government s policies, norms and standards for rental lease agreements, sale agreements, title deeds, rental collection and debt management. Manage the Kwa-Zulu Natal Housing Fund. *Provide strategic direction, effective and efficient utilization, and report on the performance of the human and financial resources of the Property Management Directorate. Enquiries related to the above posts can be directed to: Mr. MOS Zungu

3 CONTROL QUANTITY SURVEY TECHNOLOGIST: MAINTENANCE [FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT] SALARY: GRADE A TO B R R OSD PER ANNUM (Ref: CQST:M/04/2014) REQUIREMENTS: Application must be in possession of a Bachelor of Technology in QS (B. Tech) or relevant qualification. Six years post qualification QS technological/technical experience. Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a QS Technologist. A valid driver s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations, Housing Policies and Regulations, Knowledge of Project Management, National Housing Code, Knowledge of QS principles and methodologies, Knowledge of Disaster Management Act, Knowledge of Emergency Housing Provision, Knowledge of KZN Slum Prevention Act, Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Listening skills, Analytical skills, Conflict Management skills, Policy formulation, Change management, Report writing skills, Computer-Aided QS applications, Technical consulting, Time management skills, Networking skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: *Manage quantity survey technological advisory support services; *Monitoring and evaluation of quantity survey technologies; *Manage administrative and related function for major and minor capital maintenances projects for the department; * Conduct the research on Quantity Survey technology to improve expertise and development of new technologies and procedures; *Provide technical support; *Manage effective and efficient human and financial resources of the component. Enquiries related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Ms. PB Madikizela PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: RECTIFICATION [FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT] SALARY: GRADE A TO C R R OSD PER ANNUM (Ref: CPR: R/04/2014) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor s Degree in a Technical field/built in built environment under one of the following disciplines: Civil/Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveyor or Construction Management with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience or B Tech (Built

4 environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience or Honors Degree in any built environment field with a minimum of 3 years experience. Compulsory registration with the relevant Professional Council on appointment. A valid driver s licence. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of various relevant Acts, Polices and guidance that governs the built environment, Project Management skills, and knowledge of research and development, Good communication skills, Interpersonal Relations Skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills, Computer literacy and time management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:*Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects; *Project accounting and financial management of housing projects;*provide evaluation of project application and submit recommendations to the MEC. Administer the release of approved project funding to municipalities; *Monitor the implementation of programme/projects in collaboration with the municipality. *Office administration functions related projects;*conduct research and development. Enquiries related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Ms. B Madikizela PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (VULINDLELA RURAL HOUSING PROJECT) [FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT] SALARY: GRADE A TO C R R OSD PER ANNUM (Ref: CPR: R/04/2014) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National higher diploma in built environment with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience or B Tech (Built environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience or Honors degree in any built environment field with a minimum of 3 years experience. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. A valid driver s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of various relevant Acts, Polices and guidance that governs the built environment, Project management skills, and knowledge of research and development, Good communication skills, Interpersonal Relations Skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills, Computer literacy and time management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:*Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects; *Project accounting and financial management of housing projects;*office administration functions related projects;*research and development. Enquiries related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. T.E. Magagula at

5 GISc TECHNICIAN GRADE A TO C OSD SALARY PACKAGE: R pa to R pa CENTRE: Inland Region (Vulindlela Housing Project) (Five (5) year contract) REF.: CDP 01/2014 REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification. Three (3) year post qualification Technical (GISc) experience. Compulsory registration with PLATO as a GISc Technician. A valid driver s license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Understanding of GIS applications and spatial data queries; Theory, priciples, and practices of GISc standards; Knowledge of capabilities of different GISc software s; Understanding of technologies such as GPSc, Photogrametry and Remote Sensing; Projections; Principles of cartography; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Teamwork; Analytical skills; Creativity; Selfmanagement; Customer service; Communication and interpersonal skills; Advance computer skills; Planning, organizing and execution; Language proficiency; Project management. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: *Perform GISc activities to improve special decision making for problem solving; *Maintain GISc unit Effectiveness; *People management; *Perform functional requirement analysis *Conduct research. Enquiries related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. T.E. Magagula at

6 ASSISTANT MANAGER: PROJECT INFORMATION SUPPORT LEVEL 09 SALARY: R PER ANNUM CENTRE: PIETERMARTZBURG (Ref: AM: PIS/04/2014) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor s Degree/National Diploma in Financial Management or Financial Accounting with a minimum of 3-5 administrative experience. A valid drivers licence is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Constitution of Republic of South Africa, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, Knowledge of housing policies and regulations, Knowledge of white paper in housing, Knowledge of project management, Knowledge of housing subsidy systems, knowledge of breaking new ground and housing code. Good Communication Skills (written and verbal), Computer Literacy, Financial Management Skills, Project Management Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Conflict Management Skills, Facilitation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Driving, Analytical Skills, Influencing Skills, Motivation Skills, Listening Skills, Time Management Skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:*Manage the processing of all subsidy claims and payments in the region;*monitor the baseline projects cash flows and compilation of financial information reports;*control, maintain and implement the subsidy beneficiary applications procedures and statistics;*manage the effective and efficient utilization of human resources of the component. Enquiries related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. LT Pato

7 CLOSING DATE: 02 MAY 2014 NOTE :Applications must be submitted on the prescribed applications form signed Z83 application form (which must be originally signed) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally certified copies (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications set out in the advertisement including Senior Sertificate (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), identity document as well as a valid driver s license (where a driver s license is a requirement). Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documents must be submitted for each post applied for. It is the applicant s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Under no circumstances will faxed or ed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and applicants who have not received an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s) Forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of publication which you saw this advertisement to the Acting Head of Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban 4001, for the attention of Mr. SD Mthethwa or hand-deliver to 2 Samora Machel (Aliwal) Street, Samora House, Durban, Ground Floor.