• Reference Number : REFS/021505
• Directorate : Energy Office
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 216 824.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF7 in Electrical Engineering, Energy Planning and Sustainability with a background in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field of study. Coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level working in Energy field. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. Competencies: Working knowledge of renewable energy and efficiency implementation; Knowledge of monitoring projects; Ability to evaluate projects and identify strengths and weaknesses; Broad understanding of energy, climate and change environmental issues; Good understanding of political and policy processes; Ability to implement strategic policies; Leadership, planning and organising; Change and Human Resource Management; Strategic management; Project management, implementation and monitoring; Analytical and strategic thinking; Communication and conflict resolution; Results and quality management; Report writing (reports and communiques); Risk and Financial management; Computer literacy (word, MS project, Excel, PowerPoint); Research, innovation and continuous improvement

Duties :

• Manage the implementation of the Gauteng Energy Security Strategy; Co-ordinate investor, municipal and the sector departments initiatives in renewable and sustainable energy projects; Manage the development of financial models for renewable and sustainable energy projects; Manage the optimal use of available energy resources and the long-term sustainability of the province’s energy sector; Manage the promotion of the accessibility to clean and affordable energy sources or services; Manage energy projects and ensure that they are in line with the strategy of the Department and GPG; Manage research on energy efficiency initiatives and identify suitable renewable energy initiatives for the province; Advise on efforts to reduce the province’s contribution to climate change.Manage the Budget of the Directorate; Manage the skills development plan of the Directorate; Manage the PMDS of the Directorate; Manage the audit finding and queries of the Directorate; Facilitate strategic review and planning sessions and the submission of the strategic, operational plans, budget and reports of the programme.

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). Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts. 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 : 16-09-2024

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.