SayPro HEAD OF DEPARTMENT COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS Consulting Service

REQUIREMENTS: A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA supported by at least 8 years’ at Senior Management level of which at least 3 years must be with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. The successful candidates will champion accelerated, efficient, effective and development oriented service delivery in pursuit of the National Development Plan and the Medium Term Strategic Framework within the over-arching context of the Northern Cape Government’s vision of a Modern, Growing and Successful Province. Competencies: Proven strategic and leadership qualities, project and financial management skills. An innovative person who will ensure the highest level of service delivery. Excellent problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment skills. The successful candidate must also display the highest standard of ethical and moral conduct and the ability to communicate at all levels. Honesty, integrity, analytical thinking and research. A valid driver’s license and computer skills, advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM policy framework, Public Service Act and Regulations is a further prerequisite. DUTIES: Reporting to the MEC of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs the incumbent will function as the Head of with the following main functions: Provide strategic leadership in terms of the effective provisioning of Sustainable Human Settlements and Improved Quality of Household Life within the Northern Cape Province; Provide strategic leadership to facilitate a responsive, accountable, effective and efficient developmental local government system within the Northern Cape Province; Provide strategic leadership by ensuring an efficient and effective institution of traditional leadership that enhances sustainable development and service delivery within traditional communities that form part of the Northern Cape Province; Providing the MEC with information to discharge his functions in respect of the budget vote, questions from the legislature and other matters pertaining to the department; Facilitate, monitor and support the consolidation and sustainability phase at municipalities for integrated, sustainable service delivery – Local Government five strategic agenda; Promote and support inter?sphere engagement for integrated planning and coordination; Evaluating the performance of the on a continuous basis, against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Ensuring audit outcomes reflecting financial statements free from material misstatements, free from material findings on non-compliance with legislation, as well as reflecting that the has sufficient internal controls in place; Ensuring regional and international integration in terms of the services and functions of the ; Facilitate the establishment of risk management capacity in the department; Accountable to the member of the Executive Council for the realization of Government priorities and Intergovernmental Programme of Action; and Ensure operational efficiencies and strategic outputs of the . Inherent responsibilities as Head of : Responsible for all function/duties as Head of in terms of the Public Service Act and the Public Service Regulations the successful candidate will be expected to: Develop and implement a departmental strategic plan both for the in year and the MTEF period plus 2 years; Take all the necessary steps to ensure that the department is organized and structured in a manner that will enable the effective and efficient delivery of the ’s mandate; Be responsible for all functions/duties as Accounting Officer in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations; Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation; Provide strategic management leadership