• Reference Number : REFS/019933
• Directorate : Stakeholder Engagements and Capacity Development
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 162 200.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala 063 691 4046

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration Management, Communications, or an equivalent qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Stakeholder Management/ Communication field and an overall understanding of the Human Settlements policies and prescripts at Middle/Senior Management level. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Candidate should have knowledge of National Housing Code; Housing Policies; Legislations e.g Housing Act and Rental Housing Act; Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act and Constitution of South Africa. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation and people management and empowerment. Financial Management, Change Management, Problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication skills, Honesty, and integrity. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to meet strict deadlines, self-motivated and respectful.

Duties :

• Develop and execute the strategies for education of beneficiaries about Departmental programmes, services and life skills related to Human Settlements. Oversee the creation and delivery of consumer education curriculum, framework and guides, best practices and easy to digest training materials for consumer education workshops and virtual training programs. Formulate training plans, determine appropriate training methods and Financial Recourses needed to deliver specific Consumer Education to different target audiences. Oversee & manage the coordination and monitoring of community empowerment programmes in the Human Settlement service centres and stakeholders. Forge formidable partnerships with interested partners with the same vision. Management of the sub-business within Consumer Education Unit. Ensure cooperative governance in the business Unit. Manage the Performance Management System for reporting staff.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-03-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.