DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of
Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve
sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital,
increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the
Department through the filling of this post. The candidature of persons whose
appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 30 May 2025

NOTE : 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 subject
to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes
criminal records and verification of educational qualification certificates. 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.

POST 16/07 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: FIRE SERVICES REF NO: H&SCOGTA037

SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate or three-year National Diploma or equivalent qualification
at NQF level 4/6 as recognised by SAQA. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS
Word. Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative.
Communication. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Maintain the
efficient filing system and flow of documents in the Unit. Receive and distribute
documents. Record documents in the appropriate registers. Establish an
effective document tracking system. Provide secretarial support services. Coordinate and prepare documentation for meetings and workshops. Compile
minutes and reports. Administer the diary of the supervisor. Arrange
appointments and record events in the diary. Promote effective diary
coordination electronically or manually. Provide administrative support
services. Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings,
workshops and conferences. Purchase and order stationery and equipment.
Coordinate assets and inventory within the Unit. Make copies, fax and email
documents as required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr RG Hendricks at 0832857050
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta037@hslabour1.co.za
For application enquiries contact Elginita Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

POST 16/06 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: POLICY, INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: H&SCOGTA036

SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate or three-year National Diploma or equivalent qualification
at NQF level 4/6 as recognised by SAQA. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS
Word. Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative.
Communication. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Maintain the
efficient filing system and flow of documents in the Unit. Receive and distribute
documents. Record documents in the appropriate registers. Establish an
effective document tracking system. Provide secretarial support services. Coordinate and prepare documentation for meetings and workshops. Compile
minutes and reports. Administer the diary of the supervisor. Arrange
appointments and record events in the diary. Promote effective diary
coordination electronically or manually. Provide administrative support
services. Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings,
workshops and conferences. Purchase and order stationery and equipment.
Coordinate assets and inventory within the Unit. Make copies, fax and email
documents as required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J Dyssel Tel No: (012) 848 4608 or 082 495 1820
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to
cogta036@hslabour1.co.za
For application enquiries contact Elginita Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

POST 16/05 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY COORDINATION REF NO: H&SCOGTA035

SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification
at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related
field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Driver’s license and travelling.
Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability. Initiative. Communication.
Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Implement
guidelines and compile templates on disaster damage assessments, keep a
record of incidences, classification and declaration process. Record and verify
disaster funding applications in line with the Disaster Grant Funding
Framework and follow-up on the expenditure reports from Disaster Grant
Funding recipients. Develop and communicate to organs of state guidelines
and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on national seasonal disaster
contingency plans to ensure effective preparedness, response and recovery to
the effects of seasonal hazards. Coordinate the activation of the National
Disaster Operation Centre and the syndication of the preparedness, response
and recovery work between the Directorate and other NDMC line functions
during disaster response and recovery interventions. Provide secretariat
functions to Disaster Response Coordination structures and engagements for
the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Pitso Tel No: (012) 848 4606/ 060 984 5939
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta035@hslabour1.co.za
For application enquiries contact Elginita Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

We wish you all the best with your applications