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Deputy Director: Integrated Development Planning (Northern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs), Ref No. CG/IDP01/03/2023

 

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Closing Date

2023/03/27

Reference Number

CG/IDP01/03/2023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Deputy Director: Integrated Development Planning

Department

Municipal Strategic Planning

Enquiries

Mr. A. Mbolekwa: (053) 830 2847

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

North Cape

Location - Town / City

Kimberly

Job Purpose

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Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma in Public Administration) or equivalent Qualification at (NQF6/7) with 3-5 years relevant experience in local government at an Assistant director level. A valid driving licence. Extensive Knowledge of Strategic management and planning. Knowledge of PFMA. People management, IDP policy, legislation and guiding manuals: Numeracy and analytical skills. Research skills, Computer skills. Planning and Organizing skills Report writing skills, Project Management skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Communication (Written and verbal) skills Problem-solving skills Interpersonal skills.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Manage stakeholder’s process for effective provisioning of sectoral support for the development and review of municipal integrated development plans. Manage the process of alignment and integration of municipal IDPs with sectoral plans. Manage the process of ensuring that Municipal IDPs are legally compliant through monitoring the submission of municipal IDP process plans, IDP public participation process, the tabling of draft IDPs and final adoption of IDPs. Manage the process of assessing municipal IDPs and ensure that municipalities receive assessment feedback through MEC comments. Prepare an annual IDP development/ review report. Provide guidance, advice and support on the development, implementation and review of the DDM one plans as part of IDP process planning. Assist with coordination and facilitation of sector department participation and inputs into DDM, one plans linked to IDP priorities. Assist with coordination and facilitation of the process of reviewing and implementing the one plan; Assist with coordination and facilitation of the reflection of DDM one plan long-term projects and commitments in 5 year IDPs; Supervise and solve conflict within the Sub-Directorate; Supervise skills development plan of the Sub-Directorate; Supervise the PDMS within the Sub-Directorate; Supervise leave management within the Sub-Directorate; Supervise audit finding and queries of the Sub-Directorate.

Competencies

N/A

Remuneration

R908 502.00 per annum (level 12) All-inclusive package

Notes

The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA web site link: http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. All required information on Form Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. It is applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were not successful in your application. IMPORTANT: THE DEPARTMENT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representivity in Department of COGHSTA through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.  Please note, that the personal information of each applicant will be solely used for recruiting purposes and will not be used by any other purposes as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 13 Act effected on 1 July 2021.

How to apply:

Forward all applications marked for the attention of:

  • The Head of Department, Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
  • Private Bag X5005 Kimberley, 8300

OR hand deliver to:

  • 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Larry Moleko Louw Building Kimberley. 

Faxed or emailed applications will not be acceptable.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.