• 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 NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Social Science, Development, Public Administration, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience at administration level in local Government/ or proven experience in community and public participation. Competencies: Good people relations and facilitation capabilities to interact with diverse teams across municipalities, sector departments and stakeholder; Good understanding of practices related to PP in government and community development processes; Relationship and partnership building; Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of legislation related to on Public Participation; Knowledge of policies, guidelines and methods for effective public participation; Excellent Computer Literacy skills; Good Report writing skills; Good Problem-solving skills; Good people management skills; Good coordination skills and able to convene and manage PP processes for multi stakeholder engagements in public participation processes; Good Network and relationship building skills. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Coordinate implementation the directorate’s public participation functions, processes and support to municipalities; Coordinate implementation and quality assure compilation of municipal reports; Coordinate implementation of PP related work programmes and stakeholder engagement in close collaboration with Municipalities and relevant sector departments; Coordinate implementation in consultation with municipalities the identification, design and implementation of customized relevant training and capacity building opportunities for municipalities; Coordinate implementation of advice, knowledge sharing and action learning programmes with for municipalities in support of ward committees and public participation function; Coordinate implementation of advisory services on implementation of strategies, policy and practices; Coordinate implementation of advisory support to municipalities and stakeholders on relevant good practices related to public participation

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.