• Reference Number : Refs/019930
• Directorate : Needs Research and Policy 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 and or any equivalent qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Research Development and Analysis at Middle/Senior Management level. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have knowledge of Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Knowledge of Council for Built Environment Act of 2000. Knowledge of PFMA/DoRA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. National Environmental Management Act of 2008 and Amendments. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management. Change Management. Programme and Project Management. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude. Professionalism. Responsiveness.

Duties :

• Manage the development, maintenance and implementation of protocols and guidelines for external and internal research development. Determine the research scope. Oversee and coordinate the review of provincial human settlements sector policies and legislation through baseline research. Undertake research to examine the effectiveness in implementation of inter-departmental and sector policies. Undertake research to examine the effectiveness in implementation of human settlements related legislation in Gauteng. Develop research proposals for research work to be undertaken internally. Ensure and monitor publication of completed research work undertaken by the department. Conceptualise research publication areas. Oversee and manage the development and review provincial human settlements inter-departmental and sector policies and legislation. Developing inter-departmental and sector policies in the province related to human settlements. Oversee and manage the implementation of housing policy, strategy and guidelines, housing norms and standards. Develop strategies and implementation plans and/or guidelines for new provincial programmes. Management of the business unit. Maintenance of discipline. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.

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.