DIRECTOR: RURAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in bachelor’s degree in development studies or Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent related qualifications. Pre- entry certificate for the Senior Management Service as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level. Computer literacy Microsoft office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.). Valid Code 8 Drivers’ Licence. Experience in provincial COGTA business or rural development work in government will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of the process of crafting of development plans. Facilitation of crafting and implementation of partnership agreements. Policy formulation for the Directorate. Advanced report writing and analytical skills. Strategic management and leadership, budgeting and financial management. Communication and information management, continuous improvement, citizen focus and responsiveness. Conflict management, change management, service delivery innovation, project and programme management, problem solving, planning and organizing, decision making, team leadership, communication. Knowledge of legislation and regulations governing Public Service. Knowledge of legislation governing Traditional Leadership.
Duties
Lead the process of formulation of development plans for traditional councils, Facilitate of partnerships of Traditional Councils with municipalities, government entities and private entities for community development. Facilitate and monitor participation of traditional leaders in municipalities as regulated by law. Facilitate and monitor delegation of functions to traditional councils by government departments. Develop standard operating procedures for the Directorate, Manage the staff of the Directorate, Develop and monitor strategic plans, annual performance plans, operational plans and financial plans for the Directorate.