Director: Capacity Building and Municipal Support
East London,
South Africa
East London,
South Africa
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Salary Package
RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor implementation of the Municipal Accreditation Framework.
- Manage the determination of municipal status and identification of municipal priorities.
- Oversee municipal accreditation application processes.
- Manage drafting and implementation of intervention plans.
- Monitor performance of accredited municipalities.
- Monitor agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with municipalities.
- Facilitate consultations with municipalities regarding agreements and MOUs.
- Oversee drafting and monitoring of agreements and MOUs.
- Manage municipal capacity building and support.
- Package services to municipalities and provide sector capacity building.
- Oversee implementation of municipal support initiatives.
- Manage allocated directorate resources, staff job descriptions, and performance.
- Ensure sound employment relations and management of employee conditions of service.
- Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training and development of staff for improved service delivery.
- Establish, implement, and maintain effective communication and leadership oversight.
- Manage, maintain, and safeguard departmental assets.
- Monitor and ensure effective audit processes.
- Oversee planning and reporting of Chief Directorate programmes.
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Ensure compliance with POPAI regarding asset management.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- National Senior Certificate.
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Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in:
BAdmin/Public Administration
Social Science
Development Studies
Human Settlements
Or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. - 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level.
- SMS Pre-entry Certificate (to be submitted by shortlisted candidates, online at www.thensg.gov.za).
- Substantial management experience with sound knowledge of government systems, legislation and regulations.
- Highly diligent, confident, and able to take initiative.
- Good communication, project management, presentation, report writing, planning, organising, problem solving and analysis skills.
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure with strict deadlines.
- Effective and efficient budget and expenditure management skills.
- Computer literacy.
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Valid driver’s licence.