DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMARCATION AND STRUCTURES IMPLEMENTATION Vacancies for Government
| Job Title: | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMARCATION AND STRUCTURES IMPLEMENTATION |
| Company: | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference: | DD-DSI-03 |
| Category: | Government |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-14T20:00 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T21:59 |
| Salary: | ZAR 352614 - 896251 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEMARCATION AND STRUCTURES IMPLEMENTATION - Job Description
Introduction
Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (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 tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Manage and provide technical support and expert advice on the processes on the determination and redetermination of municipal boundaries. Manage the processes of local government elections and other electoral-related matters, including making proposals around the administration of national and provincial elections. Manage and provide technical support towards the development of policy interventions to improve the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 and Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 and related Regulations. Manage the development of the formula for the determination of the number of councillors in terms of Section 20 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Manage the processes relating to the alteration of provincial boundaries, including developing national legislation to deal with transition matters.
Required Qualifications
A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Development studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in the related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s License and travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of Local Government: Municipal Structures Act. Local Government: Municipal Systems Act. Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act. Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act. Constitution. Monitoring and support techniques. Interpretation and analysis techniques.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: DD-DSI- 03@tttrecruitment.co.za. For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment at 067 391 7387
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