POST 03/02 : DIRECTOR: INTERMEDIATE CITIES INTERGRATED SPATIAL PLANNING (SALARY LEVEL 13) REF NO: 18334/02

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1 ANNEXURE A DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well-coordinated system of Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital, increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity (especially people with disability) will therefore receive preference. CLOSING DATE : 5 February 2015 NOTE : All shortlisted candidates for Senior Management posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidates for all the posts will be subjected to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must be submitted on form Z.83 (application form), obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, ID and certified copies of qualifications. It is the applicant s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for the interest shown in the Department. MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 03/01 : DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON SERVICES AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (SALARY LEVEL 13) REF NO: 18334/01 SALARY : An all-inclusive remuneration package of R per annum. The package CENTRE : PRETORIA REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Journalism/ Communications plus 5 years experience in a communication environment at middle/ senior management level. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management, financial management. Technical competencies: Knowledge of online and digital media, media liaison, speech writing and editorial processes, stakeholder relations. Process competencies: Knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the provisioning of media liaison services to the ministry and the department. Provide media monitoring and analysis for the department. Manage the provisioning of media support to key special projects, departmental campaigns and events. Develop and manage content development and publications for the Department. Manage online and digital communication services. ENQUIRIES : Mr T Faba, Tel: (012)

2 POST 03/02 : DIRECTOR: INTERMEDIATE CITIES INTERGRATED SPATIAL PLANNING (SALARY LEVEL 13) REF NO: 18334/02 REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Urban Planning/ Town and Regional Planning plus 5 years experience at middle/ senior management level. Registration with the South African Council of Planners will be an added advantage. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management, financial management. Technical competencies: Urban restructuring and design, strategic urban land acquisition, urban development facilitation, urban planning and place making, layout plans, township plans, land development plans, integrated development planning, spatial development frameworks and city development strategies, urban planning in the south african and international context, legislation on planning which include: Municipal Systems Act, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), National Environment Management Act (NEMA). Process competencies: Knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Monitor and support the development of long-term growth and development strategies and plans in intermediate cities and fast growing towns. Develop guidelines and policies to facilitate integrated urban planning in cities. Monitor the implementation of strategic projects in intermediate and fast growing cities. Mobilise support and partnerships for integrated planning and implementation. Coordinate national and provincial input into development processes, projects and programmes. Facilitate partnership, knowledge sharing and ensure policy alignment within and between the relevant government stakeholders and key partners in line with the principles identified in the integrated urban development framework. ENQUIRIES : Dr MM Malahlela, Tel: (012) for attention: URS ResponseHandling, tel POST 03/03 : DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL AUDIT IMPROVEMENT (SALARY LEVEL 13) REF NO: 18334/03 REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Auditing/ Internal Auditing plus 5 years experience in Financial Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing field at middle/ senior management level. Municipal financial management and project management exposure will be an added advantage. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management, financial management. Technical competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of: the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act (DORA) and Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAAP), Financial Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing. Process competencies: Knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage the development of an annual national municipal audit outcomes response plan in response to the Auditor-General (AG) reports. Facilitate the development of provincial plans for improving audit outcomes. Manage the development and monitor the implementation of municipal specific audit remedial plans. Facilitate the functionality of provincial coordinating structures for audit outcomes improvement. Liaise with National Treasury, AG and other stakeholders on all municipal financial management related issues. ENQUIRIES : Ms L Thwane, Tel: (012)

3 POST 03/04 : DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (SALARY LEVEL 13) REF NO: 18334/04 REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration/Development Studies/Politics/Social Sciences plus 5 years experience at middle/ senior management level. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, change management, financial management. Technical competencies: Provincial and local government legislation and systems, policy development, research, analysis and interpretation skills, intergovernmental and stakeholder relations. Process competencies: Knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Review, develop and administer policy and legislation to strengthen the conduct and practice of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) in the Republic. Develop and administer a reporting and accountability framework for Intergovernmental Forums. Develop and implement a collaboration framework for municipalities to work together with other sectors and spheres to enable coordinated outcomes for functional areas. Develop and progressively implement a strengthened assignment framework that guides the differentiated distribution of functional assignments between district and local municipalities. Develop and manage a database to record and track the distribution of powers and functions at local government level. ENQUIRIES : Dr MM Malahlela, Tel: (012) OTHER POSTS POST 03/05 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT (SALARY LEVEL 11) REF NO: 2016/001 SALARY : An all-inclusive remuneration package of R per annum REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma/ Bachelor s Degree in Archival Studies/ Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification plus 3-5 years relevant experience in Records Management and Registry services. Generic Competencies: Applied strategic thinking, project management, change management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, communication (written and verbal), computer literacy. Technical Competencies: Records management and registry, policy analysis and formulation, file plan, National Archives and Records Service of SA Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS). DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedure manuals. Manage, review and maintain records management systems. Develop, implement and monitor critical records programme. Manage and maintain the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). Manage, implement and monitor PAIA. ENQUIRIES : Ms T Skosana, tel. (012)

4 POST 03/06 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR- GENERAL (SALARY LEVEL 11) REF NO: 2016/002 SALARY : An all-inclusive remuneration package of R per annum REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Management/Public Administration/Monitoring and Evaluation plus 3 years relevant experience in the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation field. General Competencies: Project Management, Applied Strategic thinking, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (Written and Verbal). Technical Competencies: Executive Office Management, Knowledge of Cabinet/Parliamentary functions, Advanced Computer proficiency, Local Government, Policies and Systems DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Quality assuring and summarizing content of incoming and outgoing submissions and correspondences. Coordinate Branch compliance matters. Consolidate Branch contributions in preparation for quarterly review meeting, strategic plan, Top management meeting, Ministerial Executive Committee meeting. Coordinate the Cabinet and Parliamentary matters related to the Branch. Coordinate budget and monitor expenditure of the Branch. Provide secretariat services for the Branch meetings, forums and coordinate the implementation of decisions taken. ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthimunye, tel. (012) POST 03/07 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MUNICIPAL PROPERTY RATING (SALARY LEVEL 7) REF NO: 2016/003 SALARY : R per annum REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Management/Public Administration with 1-2 years appropriate experience in the relevant field. The inclusion of courses in Public Finance and/ or Economics in the primary qualification would be an added advantage. Core Competencies: Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (Written and Verbal) as well as computer literacy (in particular spreadsheets, database searching). Technical Competencies: Knowledge of the Municipal Property Rates Act, Property Rates Policies, By-laws and Resolutions levying rates, Research and Information gathering skills, Numeracy skills, Use of spreadsheets and skills in database and internet searching. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Render support to the Directorate by supporting it as required with respect to its projects. Collect and analyse municipal property rates policies, property rates by-laws and resolutions and levying property rates. Collect information on other aspects related to the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act. Maintain Property Rates and other related knowledge platforms. ENQUIRIES : Ms V Mafoko, tel. (012) POST 03/08 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: LOCAL GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (SALARY LEVEL 6) REF NO: 2016/004 SALARY : R per annum REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification with appropriate experience in Office Management and Administration. Core Competencies: Client orientation and customer focus, communication (verbal and written) as well as computer literacy. Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions and office administrative systems, computer literacy. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and manage the efficient filling and flow of documents in the unit: Receive and distribute documents. Record documents in the appropriate registers. Establish effective document tracking systems. Provide secretarial support services: Co-ordinate and prepare documentation for meetings/workshops. Compile minutes/reports. 6

5 Administer the diary of the supervisor: Arrange appointments and record events in the diary. Promote effective diary co-ordination in an electronic or at least on a manual system. Provide administrative support services: Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings workshops and conferences. Manage the telephone and communication systems in the office. Purchase and order stationery and equipment. Coordinate assets and inventory within the unit. Make copies, fax and documents as required. ENQUIRIES : Ms S Gelderblom, tel. (012) POST 03/09 : ACCOUNTING CLERK (SALARY LEVEL 5) REF NO: 2016/005 SALARY : R per annum REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. Generic Competencies: Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Computer literacy and Communication (Written and Verbal). Technical Competencies: In depth knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.1 of 1999) and the Treasury Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System Petty Cash Register. DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Render financial accounting transactions. Perform salary administration support service. Perform employee tax reconciliation (EMP 501 and EMP 201). Create and recover debts owed to the Department. Check and process travel and subsistence and cell phone claims ENQUIRIES : Mr J Moloto, tel. (012)