SALGA Vacancies

1. Advisor: Trading Services
2. Portfolio Administrator Level 1
3. Advisor: Community Safety and Assets Protection
4. SENIOR ADVISOR- IGR AND STRATEGIC RELATIONS

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Advisor: Trading Services

Based in Free State Province (Bloemfontein) Ref: 24/02/21
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Advisor: Trading Services, this role will assist in the identification of pipeline programmes extending from the existing programme, assist in coordinating different groups involved in the programme, establishes and maintains relationships with those groups and prepare reports on programme progress in line with funder requirements and programme management procedures. And to
ensure that the programme initiatives are completed timeously, within budgets and to the agreed specifications.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
▪ Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills;
▪ Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment Decision making and sound judgement
▪ Analytical and problem-solving skills
▪ A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity
▪ High integrity and ethics
▪ Understanding of expense management principles and regulations;
▪ Understanding of project management principles;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
▪ A relevant tertiary Degree in Public Management, Development Planning or equivalent
▪ At least five years’ experience in the public sector (Local Government would be an advantage)
▪ 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organization;
▪ A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
▪ Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of speciality
▪ Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
▪ Research and Benchmarking: Assist in conducting analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements; Assist in conducting and interpreting research in an area of specialisation such as Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management ,Electricity, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy sources and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in these areas; Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to the area of specialisation and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository under the guidance of Senior Advisor and management, provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of specialisation, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented.

▪ Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): Assist with providing technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions; Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Under the guidance of Senior Advisor represent SALGA and municipalities at
various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities/ Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance; Identify policy and legislative gaps and develop solution proposals that would promote better municipal performance in delivering the basic services. Engage sector departments in leveraging
technical support to municipalities. Source municipal comments on the relevant industry proposals. Contribute to the municipal infrastructure grant reforms to reduce the co-funding requirements. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.

▪ Support Advice and capacity building: Assist with guiding, supporting and providing professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline – refer issues of strategic importance to the Senior Advisor: Trading Services / Director of Operations in the Province; Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Assist with facilitating the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; Assist with facilitating training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Provide the platform to promote the technology and innovation uptake in solving the municipal infrastructure and service delivery challenges. Share best engineering industry practice in
the areas of municipal trading streams.

▪ Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with creating a high performance culture on all projects and report on progress against milestones; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system; Prepare audit files for each project prior to audit; Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process
to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities.

▪ Programme / Project Management: Assist with the implementation of appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E; Assist with planning and integrating programme roll-out to municipalities; Assist with developing terms of reference for identified programmes; Ensure that projects are implemented against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Identify spin-off projects and opportunities from the programme.

▪ Stakeholder Management: programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Assist with creating reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website; Assist with identifying key role players to create a link to sustainability and handover of programmes; and implementation; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on CV space at www.cvspaces.co.za
Closing Date: 28 February 2024

Portfolio Administrator Level 1

Based at Free State Province (Bloemfontein) Ref: 24/02/22
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Support and Information Analytics, this role will provide and maintain professional support in an administrative and office operational capacity to ensure and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
■Handles all confidential information with the necessary sensitivity and responsibility;
■Basic Project administration ability;
■Innovative and team player;
■Results driven individual;
■Strong analytical ability coupled with sound problem-solving skills;
■Reliable and accountable person
■Uses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform routine clerical and administrative duties within policy and procedural requirements;
■Under supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility;
■Selects appropriate tools or technology for the task;
■Seeks training and development opportunities for development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
■ Senior Certificate or equivalent (Studies towards administrative/ secretarial qualifications essential);
■ A Valid Code 08 drivers’ licence;
■ 2-3 years’ experience in administrative/ secretarial capacity;
■ Ability to maintain high-level of accuracy and confidentiality is essential;

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
■ Secretarial Services:
Office Management; Meeting Coordination; Diary Management; Travel and Accommodation Coordination; Event Coordination; Budget support; Workflow and correspondence management; Interdepartmental communication.
■ Committee Secretariat Services:
Meeting Coordination and scheduling; Allocate resources according to complexity of meetings; Prepare agendas, minutes, meeting packs and notifications of meetings within a set timeframe; Meeting Resolution Tracking, follow-up and Compilation of progress updated on database; Recording and maintenance of attendance of members and red flagging long-term absenteeism; Updating maintaining and safekeeping of Committee Files
■ Support Manager: Strategic Support and Analytics to provide shared secretariat, administrative and support services to the cluster/ provincial office (including previous secretarial and committee support services and procurement administration) and with strategic, operational and system interface role.
■ Research and analysis:
Within the research framework and criteria for municipal profiles perform desktop research in line with research agenda and analyse captured information to build, update and maintain municipal profiles on monthly basis; Support the packaging and dissemination of research results and integrate with central repository.
■ Monitoring and Evaluation Support:
To interact with core business functions to interpret and analyse performance progress information and compile draft reports.

■ Programme/ Project Administration:
Provide programme/ project administrative support across the entire lifecycle of the programme/ project; Within M&E and Project Management framework, analyse programme/ project progress obtained from functional areas to strengthen impact measures.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on CV space at www.cvspaces.co.za
Closing Date: 28 February 2024

Advisor: Community Safety and Assets Protection

Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 24/02/05
Cluster: Infrastructure Delivery, Spatial Transformation and Sustainability
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Specialist: Community Safety and Assets Protection, the incumbent will support and advice to local government, ensuring representation of an informed local government perspective on various policy matters related to Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement at both national and provincial government levels and manage SALGA policy and programme interventions in the area of
Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement at a national level.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
▪ Ability to work and manage in a multidisciplinary environment.
▪ A dynamic, motivated self-starter with elevated levels of emotional maturity
▪ Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner.
▪ Have Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills.
▪ Have strong Business Communication and writing skills.
▪ Computer Literate (MS Project Management is advantageous)
▪ Results driven individual.
▪ Strong analytical ability coupled with sound problem-solving skills.
▪ Have a sound understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
▪ A Degree in Policing; Community Safety or Security Management or other field of study relevant to the scope of the position; (a post graduate qualification will be an added advantage);
▪ A Valid Code 08 drivers’ license and own vehicle;
▪ At least 5 years’ relevant experience of which at least 3 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation; and,
▪ Knowledge of government policies, legislative processes, policy research, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation.

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
▪ Research and Benchmarking: Provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately designed (with regards to both policy response and effective models of service delivery). In consultation with management research and develop Policy Frameworks,
Strategic Frameworks, positions, academic papers, and guidelines. Conduct and interpret research in area of specialisation and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in area of specialisation. Be a key repository of knowledge and
information on local government and matters relating to the sector/ area of Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement. . In consultation with management conduct research on the best practice developments across the world using new and innovative technologies to improve service delivery. In consultation with management conduct analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of implementing improvement on Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement.
▪ Represent the interests of Local Government Sector: Support management through representation on key platforms related to the development of integrated communities. Provide high quality advice on the legislative and regulatory framework of local government, and of the role and impact of the other spheres of government at the local level, on those issues pertinent to area of Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement. Support management by representing SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities/ Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy, or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance. In consultation with management develop content on several complex issues relevant to a SALGA advocacy position for mandating on Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement. Understand and effectively manage relationships with the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement
▪ Support, Advice and Capacity Building of Municipalities: Provide management, legal and constitutional advice, and support to municipalities. In consultation with management guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. In consultation with management provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation. . In consultation with management facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; and facilitate training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. In consultation with management, develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies.
▪ Stakeholder Management and sponsorships: Assist management in the development and maintenance of sound relationships with relevant stakeholder groups (including civil society organisations, locally and internationally). Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with SALGA and develop and in consultation with management prepare fundraising proposals and support in the overseeing of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the area of
Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement. Assist management in developing and maintaining relevant networks (internal and external) and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact. Assist management in creating reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website.
▪ Business and Programme Planning: Assist management in co-ordinating all the business unit reporting requirements and ensure reports are delivered on time and are accurate. In consultation with management undertakes review and evaluation as required for current work areas and any related projects/ programmes. In consultation with management identify and develop innovation projects/
programmes that further the strategic intent of the area of Community Safety, Policing and Enforcement and the cluster.
▪ Monitoring and Evaluation: In consultation with management conduct impact assessments of municipal programmes. In consultation with management develop and implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance, and programmatic implementation in municipalities. . In consultation with management monitor and review
municipal compliance to Policy and legislative frameworks. Monitor and Review municipal performance.
▪ Financial and Expense Monitoring: Assist management in actively saving costs in the area of responsibility. In consultation with management develop terms of reference for identified programmes and participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes.
▪ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Identify project/ programme risks – organisational, economic, stakeholder, political and social.
▪ Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find viable solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. Uphold sound leadership practices and comply with policies and procedures. Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate
peers and seniors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on CV space at www.cvspaces.co.za
Closing Date: 28 February 2024

SENIOR ADVISOR- IGR AND STRATEGIC RELATIONS

Based in Northern Cape (Kimberley) Ref: 24/02/16
Cluster: Municipal Capabilities and Governance
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Provincial Director of Operations, this role will manage the externally focused role as head of the provincial office in the IGR, International and Strategic Relations space and to build the image of Local Government locally and internationally

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
▪ Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills;
▪ Strong management ability;
▪ Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment;
▪ Business Communication and writing skills;
▪ Decision making and sound judgement;
▪ Analytical and problem-solving skills;
▪ A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity;
▪ High integrity and ethics

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
▪ Relevant Post-graduate qualification at Hons level in Public Admin, Law, Policy, or equivalent field
▪ At least 7 years’ relevant experience of which at least 3 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation;
▪ Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels.
▪ A Valid Drivers License and frequentt travelling
▪ Sector Knowledge and an understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and in particular those applying to the LG Sector
▪ Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
▪ Research and Benchmarking: Conduct analysis on the effectiveness of the IGR Structures in the Province and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements; provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of specialisation, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented; Under the guidance of the Director of operations
conduct and interpret research in area of specialisation and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in area of specialisation.; Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to the area of specialisation and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository
▪ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline; Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied; Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk
▪ Representation at IGR & Other Fora (Lobbying and Advocacy): Represent SALGA and municipalities at various Provincial and sometimes national IGR, governance and other Fora to protect the interests of Local Government; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks, where it hinders municipal performance; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of
SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.; Understand Parliamentary and Legislative Processes; Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Provide inputs on Policy and Legislation relevant to IGR and Strategic Relations; Provide technical
support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions.
▪ Support Advice and Capacity Building: Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline – refer issues of strategic importance to the Provincial Director of Operations; Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Facilitate peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional
discipline.

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on CV space at www.cvspaces.co.za
Closing Date: 28 February 2024

All the best with your applications