DIRECTOR: AMATHOLE DISTRICT SUPPORT
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7), Bachelor’s degree in public administration/Management, Social Science, Development Studies or related field. Post- graduate Qualification will be an added advantage. 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. Experience in Local Government, Management, Integration and Programme Coordination and will be an added advantage. Ms. Computer Literacy 42", "Proficiency. Valid Code 8 Drivers’ Licence. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service delivery Innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication & report writing.
Duties
Responsible for efficient management of the District Support Centre (DSC) including the effective utilization and training of staff, the maintenance of discipline, the promotion of sound labour relations and the proper use of state property. Provide and drive strategic direction for the District Support Centre (DSC) and ensure the formulation and implementation of policies which will enable the district to successfully fulfil its role in delivering services to the Municipalities and Traditional Leadership Institutions. Ensure that policies of all three spheres of government are translated and implemented properly to achieve the mandate of the COGTA. Support and co- ordinate all programmes in support of the Amathole District Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan, and Traditional Leadership Institutions. Ensure municipal and traditional leadership institutions compliance with relevant mandates, legislations, regulations, guidelines and other applicable directives are implemented in way to maximise efficiencies in good governance and service delivery. Perform delegated functions in the COGTA District Support Centre (DSCs) and that includes management of the COGTA District Office and Traditional Regional Offices, corporate management functions, risk management, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, maintain good working stakeholder relations and participate in IGR institutional arrangements in Amathole District Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan Manage and monitor District Support Centre (DSC) budget, assets, performance and action plans. Manage and support other Departmental directorates, programmes and sub-programmes in the DSC. Ensure that the employment equity practice and performance management system are up to required standards. Ensure compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Public Service Act of 1994 and Public Service Regulations, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, IGR Framework Act, Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, SITA and other relevant legislations and mandates that are relevant to the department and governing Local Government and Traditional Institutions. Report to Head Office of COGTA. Coordinate the implementation of District Development Model (DDM) in Amathole District Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan. Strengthen the Inter- governmental Relations System in Amathole District and Buffalo City Metropolitan working with all spheres of government.