| Government Entity | Kwazulu Natal - Human Settlements |
|---|---|
| Location | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Reference Number | CD-HSP: 07/2026 |
| Salary | (All-inclusive) R 1 554 696.00 PER ANNUM |
| Centre / Location | DURBAN |
| Closing Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Source and Application | kzndhs.gov.za |
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING AND STAKEHOLDER FACILITATION (LEVEL 14) SALARY PACKAGE: (All-inclusive) R 1 554 696.00 PER ANNUM CENTRE: DURBAN REFERENCE: CD-HSP: 07/2026 Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of appropriate bachelor’s Degree at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at senior management level or executive level in planning and development environment or construction/ building environment. Ability to interact at all levels including Executive, Strategic and Operational levels. Must have minimum entry requirement certificate to SMS (i.e. Nyukela). A valid driver’s licence is required. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessments (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 tool. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of SA, Knowledge of Housing Act and Housing Code of 2009, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of PFMA, Knowledge of National Development Plan chapter 8, Knowledge of Building Norms and Standards, Knowledge of NHBRC, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016 as amended, Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Legislations, Knowledge of Legal Interpretation, Knowledge of BBE Acts, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and guideline, In-deep knowledge of Procurement policies, In-deep knowledge of Procurement Acts, The basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS as well as the Departmental Reporting Framework Guide, Knowledge of White Paper on Human Settlements, Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, People management and empowerment skills, Project and Programme management skills, Change management skills, Knowledge management skills, Financial Management skills, Computer literacy skills, Time management skills, Analytical skills, Language skills, Time management skills, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Conflict management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiating skills, Decision making skills, Chairing meetings, Driving skills, Service oriented, Ability to work under pressure, Flexibility to work extra hours, Team oriented, Quick thinker, Honest, Integrity, Punctuality. The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: *Oversee the development , review and facilitate the implementation of human settlements policies, undertake research and knowledge management *Oversee the provision of stakeholder engagement and capacity development in the province; *Oversee the provision of ... Enquiries related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili at 033 392 6434 / 031 336 5347.
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of appropriate bachelor’s Degree at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at senior management level or executive level in planning and development environment or construction/ building environment. Ability to interact at all levels including Executive, Strategic and Operational levels. Must have minimum entry requirement certificate to SMS (i.e. Nyukela). A valid driver’s licence is required. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessments (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 tool. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of SA, Knowledge of Housing Act and Housing Code of 2009, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of PFMA, Knowledge of National Development Plan chapter 8, Knowledge of Building Norms and Standards, Knowledge of NHBRC, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016 as amended, Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Legislations, Knowledge of Legal Interpretation, Knowledge of BBE Acts, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and guideline, In-deep knowledge of Procurement policies, In-deep knowledge of Procurement Acts, The basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS as well as the Departmental Reporting Framework Guide, Knowledge of White Paper on Human Settlements, Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, People management and empowerment skills, Project and Programme management skills, Change management skills, Knowledge management skills, Financial Management skills, Computer literacy skills, Time management skills, Analytical skills, Language skills, Time management skills, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Conflict management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiating skills, Decision making skills, Chairing meetings, Driving skills, Service oriented, Ability to work under pressure, Flexibility to work extra hours, Team oriented, Quick thinker, Honest, Integrity, Punctuality.
Duties
*Oversee the development , review and facilitate the implementation of human settlements policies, undertake research and knowledge management *Oversee the provision of stakeholder engagement and capacity development in the province; *Oversee the provision of ...
Source / Circular Reference
kzndhs.gov.za