ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT (KWAZULU-NATAL)
REF NO: ADLGOS005
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Local Government / Social Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s license and willing to undertake Intensive travel. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation, such as the Municipal Systems and Structures Act. Local Government Structures and Systems, especially in the KZN province. Project coordination skills. Stakeholder engagement. Project/ programme management in the Built environment. Project/ programme formulation. Project monitoring and evaluation.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate and support the municipal support implementation plans processes across the spheres of government. Monitor and report on municipal governance, institutional capacity and compliance with legislation and regulations. Support and monitor initiated provincial and municipal interventions. Coordinate departmental projects e.g. Imbizo oversight visits, complaints, Ministerial/ DG outreach programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Maripane at 060 983 6796
For application enquiries contact: Mr. Sphamandla Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
