Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety …

1 Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and LiaisonHuman Settlements BranchEngineering Technologist (Civil Eng) (3 Posts)Head OfficeSalary: R317 076 per annum (OSD Salary) (Ref. K22103/1)Requirements: Recognised Bachelor s degree Registered with a Professional Body as a Technologist (eg ECSA) Valid driver s licence 3 years experience. Competencies: Project management Technical design and analysis Knowledge research and development Knowledge of legal compliance Technical report-writing Professional judgement Problem-solving and analysis. Skills: Decision-making Creativity Self-management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer Planning and organising of own and work of others Ability to work in a : Monitor and evaluate projects against set and approved targets which include: * Planning * Implementation * Tracking of construction process and progress Ensure compliance of specifications of contracts, national building regulations and housing policies and programmes Monitor occupancy audits and verify existence of structures Ensure quality control measures and correct building processes are in place Develop and update Monitoring and Development : Mr S Habeeb, tel.

2 (018) 387-6000 Quantity Survey Technologist Head OfficeSalary: R331 566 per annum (OSD Salary) (Ref. K22103/2)Requirements: Recognised Bachelor s degree Registered with a Professional Body as a Technologist (eg ECSA) Valid driver s licence 3 years experience. Competencies: Project skills QS principles and methodologies Research and development Computer-aided QS applications Knowledge of legal compliance Technical report-writing, Financial and cost management Construction and legal knowledge. Skills: Communication Computer Planning and organising own work and work of others Ability to work in a team. Duties: Support Quantity Surveyors and other professionals by providing proper and accurate cost and estimates information Advise on materials and construction processes Promote Safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements Value completed work and organise payments Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures Develop, maintain and manage current technologies Identify and optimise technical solutions by applying QS : Mr S Habeeb, tel.

3 (018) 387-6000 Engineering Technologist (Civil Eng) (3 Posts)Head OfficeSalary: R317 076 per annum (OSD Salary) (Ref. K22103/3)Requirements: Recognised Bachelor s degree Registered with a Professional Body as a Technologist (eg ECSA) Valid driver s licence 3 years experience. Competencies: Project management Technical design and analysis Knowledge research and development Knowledge of legal compliance Technical report-writing. Skills: Professional judgement Problem-solving and analysis Decision-making Creativity Self-management Customer focus and responsiveness Communication Computer Planning and organising of own and work of others Ability to work in a team. Duties: Facilitate and coordinate the development of infrastructure projects for Human settlements Advise on bulk infrastructure for water, sanitation, roads and storm water, solid waste, electricity, climate change, alternative and renewable energy Provide and manage all services such as EIA, geotechnical report, dolomite stability report, land survey, town planning, engineering design, township establishment and deeds register Oversee the work of implementing agencies Assess geotechnical reports in respect of the application for variations and make recommendations to management Ensure the registration of projects with the NHBRC Provide GIS support to : Dr L Ketshabile, tel.

4 (018) 387-6075 Office Manager: HOD s Office Head OfficeSalary: R495 603 per annum (SL11) (all-inclusive package) (Ref. K22103/4)Job purpose: To manage the Office of the : Degree/National Diploma in Public Administration or relevant qualification 3-5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures in the Public Service Basic knowledge of financial administration. Skills: Language skills and the ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds Good telephone etiquette Computer literacy Sound organisational Interpersonal High level of reliability Written communication Ability to act with tact and discretion Ability to do research and analyse document and situations Good grooming and presentation Self-management Ability to work under pressure and independently with limited supervision Willingness to work extended hours when.

5 Provide administrative support to the Office of the HOD Manage incoming and outgoing documents and correspondence Coordinate and facilitate responses for all enquiries including referrals Manage logistics arrangements for meetings Provide secretarial support to HOD s meetings as requested (including writing of reports, minute taking, compilation of action lists) Liaise with departmental line functions and other relevant stakeholders for information Produce an annual schedule to facilitate the coordination to the HOD s meeting with the management of the Department and stakeholders Develop and maintain a database for meetings, minutes and decisions Introduce systems and tools for effective management of meetings and follow up on the implementation of : Mr MI Kgantsi, tel.

6 (018) 388-4062 Deputy Director: Stakeholder Engagement Head OfficeSalary: R495 603 per annum (SL11) (all-inclusive package) (Ref. K22103/5)Requirements: Degree/National Diploma in Public Administration or relevant qualification 3-5 years relevant experience Valid driver s licence. Competencies: Knowledge of Government prescripts Knowledge of building programmes and policies. Skills: Project management Supervisory Computer literacy Excellent communication (written and verbal) Good interpersonal relations Leadership and strategic Planning and organising People management and empowerment Conflict management Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work under : Facilitate a platform of communication between the Department and external stakeholders (emerging contractors, unemployed youth and municipalities, etc) Manage the implementation of National Upgrading Support Programme in municipalities Capacitate disadvantaged groups Manage and interact with internal and external stakeholders Implement special programmes related to the building environment in accordance to National Department of Human Settlements : Ms B Motsomi, tel.

7 (018) 387-6053 Assistant Director: Policy and ResearchHead Office Salary: R252 144 per annum (SL-09) (Ref. K22103/6)Requirements: Recognised degree/National Diploma in Human and Social Sciences or Policy and Research-related field 3-5 years experience in research and policy development Valid driver s licence. Competencies: Understanding and knowledge of research methodologies and policy development will be an added advantage Knowledge of Government regulatory prescripts and frameworks Knowledge of Public Service process and procedures. Skills: Good verbal and communication Computer literacy Research Creativity Analytical thinking Flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities Honesty, integrity and work ethic Adaptation to change (resilience) Ability to work in a team Excellence performance feedback.

8 Duties: Engage in policy analysis and dissemination to relevant stakeholders Coordinate and facilitate an integrated process to develop administrative and delivery systems to implement the revised Human settlements policies, prescripts, norms and standards within national and provincial frameworks and directives Conduct research in the North West sphere of housing Develop provincial policies related to Human settlements Coordinate policy awareness workshops with National Department of Human Settlements Serve as secretariat to internal and external teams/stakeholders Create awareness in terms of available policy : Dr L Ketshabile, tel. (018) 387-6075 Senior Administrative Officer: Social FacilitatorHead OfficeSalary: R212 106 per annum (SL-08) (Ref.)

9 K22103/7)Requirements: B degree/National Diploma in Public Administration/Communications/ Public Relations 2-3 years experience Valid driver s licence Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and policies. Skills: Interpersonal communication Ability to speak in Public Relationship management Good verbal and communication Computer literacy Research Creativity Analytical thinking Flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities Honesty, integrity and work ethic Adaptation to change (resilience) Ability to work in a team Excellence performance : Research, develop, sign, adhere to and review the social contract signed by the Department , communities and Municipality which commits stakeholders to ensure the success of the project Conduct workshops between the various stakeholders in the project to ensure achievement of commitment in the social compact Lead the establishment, resuscitation and functionality of the stakeholder forums (at Provincial and District level) to ensure that all stakeholders are kept abreast of plans and projects implementation Lead the establishment, resuscitation and functionality of the Project Steering Committees for all active projects Perform various ad hoc duties delegated by the Manager from time to : Dr L Ketshabile, tel.

10 (018) 387-6075 Senior Administrative Officer: Stakeholder EngagementHead OfficeSalary: R212 106 per annum (SL-08) (Ref. K22103/8)Requirements: National degree/National Diploma in Public Administration or relevant qualification 2-3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures in the Public Service. Skills: Ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds Computer literacy Sound organisational Interpersonal High level of reliability Written communication Ability to act with tact and discretion Ability to work under pressure and to work extended hours when : Conduct capacity assessment for special programme contractors, women, youth and people with disabilities Encourage registration of emerging contractors with Housing Institutions Prepare advocacy programme regarding Human settlements constructions Ensure that workshops are conducted to empower emerging : Ms B Motsomi, tel.