• Reference Number : REFS/019881
• Directorate : Strategy and Systems
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 371 558.00 Per Annum (All – inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Alinah Mogaswa - 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/Public Management /Business Management or any relevant qualification at NQF level 7 in Management. A further qualification in Strategic Management or Monitoring and Evaluation. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at Middle/Senior managerial level, with a minimum of 15 years' experience in Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation environment. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement. Good Knowledge and Understanding of the Revised Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance Plans, FMPPI, MTEF, MTSF and PI Frameworks and other relevant prescripts, proven ability to produce quality assured work and manage deadlines. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good written and verbal communication. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: Strategically manage the implementation of monitoring and evaluation programme of the departments service delivery performance on a monthly, quarterly, annually and long-term basis. Manage the verification process of reported performance information. Strategically facilitate, manage the processes of compilation of the Department’s 5-year strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans as well as its monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports (excludes development planning). Monitor and evaluate the implementation of departmental mandatory approved plans (APP & Business Plans validation, quarterly and monthly reporting, submission and management of portfolio of evidence including operational plans and stakeholder updates. Coordinate and ensure development of the departmental Annual report and or the Mid-Term Review report and the 5 Year Review Reports. Ensure the development, management, coordination and maintenance of M&E Frameworks, plans, systems programme analysis and undertake impact studies based on departmental programmes. Facilitate, manage and coordinate the development of organisational 5-year strategic plans including relevant strategic plan reviews (subject to policy shift) as per Treasury/PFMA requirements which includes the coordination of spatial planning. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Departmental mandatory approved plans (APP & Business Plans) and manage stakeholder updates ( legislature, audit committee etc.). Coordinate and develop the Departmental Annual Report. Management of the business units reporting to the chief directorate. Ensure the development of the evaluation of the Human Settlements Conditional Grant Report (which excludes the infrastructure end of the year report). Generate, customise and communicate reports/findings to relevant stakeholders and coordinate the implementation of recommendations from various non-financial M&E reports, effectively conduct project-level monitoring/verification of selected projects, Monitoring and Analysis of Departmental Programme Performance and sector priorities, Management of the Business unit. Provide advice to the Department on the alignment of strategic, organizational, and operational plans to the mandate of the Department. Oversee the facilitation of strategic, organizational wide and operational planning and reporting processes of the Department. Oversee and facilitate the alignment between plans, budgets in conjunction with finance, and manage staff performance agreements. Develop and implement planning and monitoring policies and procedures.

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.