POST 25/410 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING AND
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of appropriate bachelor’s Degree at NQF 7
as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant
experience at senior management level or executive level in planning and
development environment or construction/ building environment. Ability to
interact at all levels including Executive, Strategic and Operational levels. Must
have minimum entry requirement certificate to SMS (i.e. Nyukela) submitted
prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence is required. All shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by
the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency
assessments (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of
competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing
generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tool. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of SA, Knowledge of Housing
Act and Housing Code of 2009, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge
of PFMA, Knowledge of National Development Plan chapter 8, Knowledge of
Building Norms and Standards, Knowledge of NHBRC, Knowledge of Public
Service Regulations 2016 as amended, Knowledge of Human Resource
prescripts, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Legislations,
Knowledge of Legal Interpretation, Knowledge of BBE Acts, Knowledge of
Treasury Regulations and guideline, In-deep knowledge of Procurement
policies, In-deep knowledge of Procurement Acts, The basic Accounting
System (BAS) and LOGIS as well as the Departmental Reporting Framework
Guide, Knowledge of White Paper on Human Settlements, Knowledge of
Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Strategic Capability and Leadership
skills, People management and empowerment skills, Project and Programme
management skills, Change management skills, Knowledge management
skills, Financial Management skills, Computer literacy skills, Time
management skills, Analytical skills, Language skills, Time management skills,
Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Conflict management skills,
Presentation skills, Negotiating skills, Decision making skills, Chairing
meetings, Driving skills, Service oriented, Ability to work under pressure,
Flexibility to work extra hours, Team oriented, Quick thinker, Honest, Integrity,
Punctuality.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas:
Oversee the development , reviewal and facilitate the implementation of human
settlements policies, undertake research and knowledge management
Oversee the provision of stakeholder engagement and capacity development
in the province; Oversee the provision and facilitate integral spatial planning
for sustainable human settlements in order to achieve liveable and sustainable
spaces; Manage the implementation of sector transformation and expanded
public works programmes; Manage effective utilization of resources of the
Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (031) 392 6434 /
031 336 5347.
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