• Reference Number : REFS/035256
• Directorate : Public Participation
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus an NQF Level 6 in Social Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Humanities, Natural Science, or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification). Coupled with a minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in government, private or development / civic / community organisations where public participation / engagement is an essential requirement. Strong interpersonal, facilitation and partner-engagement skills. Knowledge of the legislative and policy environment governing public participation. Familiarity and practice experience with the values and principles of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) values, principles and methods. Excellent computer literacy, coordination, report-writing, problem solving and organisational skills. Competencies: Process Planning and Design, Communication and Facilitation, Ethical and Inclusive Practice, Technical and Analytical Skills, and Interpersonal and Adaptive Skills. A Valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Coordinate implementation of the Directorate’s public participation mandate across programmes and projects.. Coordination support to municipalities and other spheres of government on public participation processes and compliance. Oversee the development, implementation and quality assurance of project and programme reports. Facilitate and lead project engagements. Identify municipal capacity gaps and lead customised training, knowledge sharing and capacity building interventions. Provide advisory support on public participation practices, legislation and good practice. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act and NEMA/EIA regulations. Prepare and review public participation documents such as public participation/engagement plans, comment and response reports and submissions. Liaise with practitioners and organisations involved in public participation related work, including environmental and social impact assessments and community development processes. Apply IAP2 and ABCD values and principles to strengthen meaningful public participation. Membership/ association these organizations / networks will be an added advantage.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

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.