• Reference Number : REFS/019904
• Directorate : Upgrading Informal Settlement Programme
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 811 560.00 per Annum(all inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms O Seletela- 079 804 3939

Requirements :

• Matric plus Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree qualification at NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planner / Project Management. Five (5) years’ experience at Junior Management Level in Infrastructure Project Management field. Possession of a valid driver’s license.• Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership People Management. Empowerment Programme. Project Management. Financial Management Change Management . Results/ Quality Management.

Duties :

• Monitor relevant town planning and human settlements legislation and ensure that all projects comply with the regulations. Assist in the development of long and short-term plans for land use, relocation and management of informal settlements. Conduct research and benchmarks on the UISP policies. Develop UISP implementation guidelines, processes, and procedures. Manage the coordination of training and workshops on UISP processes and procedures. Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance of the UISP Norms and Standards. Manage and conduct Environment/situational Analysis in relation with informal Settlements in the province. Coordinate the mapping of the Informal Settlements. Analyse of the spatial data in relation with Informal Settlement. Manage and establish the Informal Settlements database. Manage the development of the implementation plan. Manage and coordinate workshops with relevant stakeholder on the approved UISP implementation plan. Ensure incorporation of the Informal Settlement plan in the Integrated Development Plan. Administer the Informal Settlements upgrading partnership grant and make recommendations regarding the allocation of funds for UISP upgrading and relocation projects. Monitor and measure impact of UISP. Manage and ensure continuous the reporting of the informal settlement plans for each settlement. Manage the establishment of the UISP forum and Lead in community engagement and participation with regards to the upgrading of the settlements. Oversee the administration of the UISP forum. Collaborate with municipalities on the implementation of the UISP. Forge and maintain good relations with key stakeholder in implementation of the UISP. Management of the 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.