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 : 22 November 2024

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.

SCM CLERK REF NO: H&SCOGTA030

SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Gade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 as recognised
by SAQA. No experience required. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal relations.
Planning execution. Reliability. Communication and teamwork. Technical
Competencies: Supply Chain Management. Asset Management. Systems
such as LOGIS and BAS.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Implement effective
and efficient Supply Chain Management System. Ensure sound management
of assets, inventory and consumables. Ensure the physical verification of
assets and the stock count /stock taking of inventory and consumable items.
Ensure sound management of losses, write-offs redundant and disposal of
assets, inventory and consumables.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mahonono Tel No: (012) 334 5701
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta30@hslabour1.co.za
For application enquiries contact, Elginita Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: H&SCOGTA029

SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Auditing at
NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2 years’ experience in the relevant field.
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Additional Requirements (Advantage):
Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL System. Generic Competencies:
Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal relations. Planning and execution.
Reliability, Communication and teamwork. Technical Competencies:
Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and the
Treasury Regulations. General ledger reconciliation and analysis. Knowledge
of Travel and Subsistence. Basic Accounting System (BAS) and PERSAL
systems. Data capturing and management.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: register all incoming
payments, claims and invoices from NPO’s. Track processing of invoices,
journals, update register, and follow up on outstanding documents.
Performance of reconciliations utilizing financial templates and ensure that
procedures and policies are complied with. Support the achievement of
Community Work Programme (CWP) objectives and targets. Perform any other
duties assigned.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mahonono Tel No: (012) 334 5701
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta029@hslabour1.co.za
For application enquiries contact, Elginita Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

SENIOR SCM PRACTITIONER: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT REF NO: H&SCOGTA028

SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Purchasing
/ Supply Chain Management or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by
SAQA. 2-3 years’ experience in a related field. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS
Word. Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal
relations. Planning and execution. Reliability, Communication and teamwork.
Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of Public Finance Management
Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Framework for Supply
Chain Management. Transversal systems i.e LOGIS and BAS. Tender and
contract administration.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Source quotations
from service providers in Central Supplier Database (CSD) according to
threshold values determined by the National Treasury. Execution of the bidding
process. Provide secretariat services to the Bid Evaluation Committee.
Compilation of prospective list of service providers for quotations as per Central
Supplier Database (CSD).

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ndaliso Tel No: (012) 334 0600
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta28@hslabour1.co.za. For application enquiries contact, Elginita Moodley
Tel No: (011) 468 4192

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR REF NO: H&SCOGTA027

SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing at NQF
level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 2 years’ appropriate experience in Internal
Audit. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Additional Requirements
(Advantage): TeamMate Audit Management System. Generic Competencies:
Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal relations. Planning and execution.
Reliability. Communication and teamwork. Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of operational and performance audits. Risk management and
audit practices. Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Audits.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate the
development of audit planning documents which include, the system
description and audit program. Conduct audits as per audit programs and
complete audit working papers as per auditing standards and internal audit
methodology. Raise findings of inadequate controls, prepare draft
communication of findings and discuss with management. Follow-up on agreed
management action plans.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mmitsi Tel No: (012) 395 4645
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cogta027@hslabour1.co.za. For application enquiries contact, Elginita
Moodley Tel No: (011) 468 4192

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT AUDIT REF NO: ASD:IT/15/2024

SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems
Auditing or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’
experience in Internal Auditing and IT review environment. 2 years’ experience
in the use of Data Analytics / Computer Audit Assisted Technique (CAAT’s).
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Additional Requirements (Advantage):
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and membership of the
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). TeamMate Audit
Management System. Generic Competencies: Planning and organising.
Problem solving and decision making. People management and
empowerment. Team leadership. Project management. Coordination. Client
orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Analytical skills.
Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: In-depth
knowledge of Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA)
and Code of Ethics. ICT Audit Standards. Operational and information
technology audits, (IT General, application and cyber security). Risk
management and audit practices. Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations and Public Service Regulatory Framework. Treasury Audits.
Effective use of TeamMate Audit management software.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Identify and analyse
IT risks and provide inputs to develop a draft three-year rolling strategic internal
audit plan and annual internal audit plan for the Unit. Manage and execute IT
audits to ensure that all audit standards are maintained in the planning,
execution, reporting and monitoring. Prepare draft audit report, ensure quality
of the draft report and discuss value-adding recommendations with relevant
management. Engage internal stakeholders on IT risks and conduct follow-up
of IT audits.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mmitsi Tel No: (012) 395 4645
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
Recruit6@phakipersonnel.co.za
For application enquiries contact Akhona Mjajubana, Tel No: (011) 941 1953.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REVENUE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DD:RM/14/2024

SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Accounting / Financial Management / Public
Management at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in
Financial Management and Municipal Finances. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS
Word, PowerPoint and Ms Project. A valid driver’s license and extensive
travelling. 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: Extensive knowledge in Financial Management and
Municipal Revenue Management. Comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), the Division
of Revenue Act (DoRA), the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the
Municipal Systems Act (MSA). Policy Development.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Support
municipalities with the development and implementation of revenue
enhancement initiatives to enhance revenue collection. Monitor and report on
credibility of municipal credit controls and debt collection policies and its bylaws. Monitor and report on the payment of government debt to municipalities
by providing support to the provinces as well as through facilitation and
coordination of IGR structures relating to the payment of government debt and
resolving disputes on government debt. Manage the coordination and
development of municipal debt collection and financial recovery plans.,
including the debt owed to ESKOM and to Water Boards.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Moatshe at 083 770 1300
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
Recruit4@phakipersonnel.co.za
For application enquiries contact Lehlohonolo Radebe Tel No: (011) 941 1953

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEMS REF NO: DD:MHRS/13/2024

SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
Management / Public Administration or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as
recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ experience in the related field. Proficiency in
MS Excel and MS Word. A valid driver’s license and travelling. 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 policy analysis and formulation.
Knowledge of local government legislative and policy environment. Local
public administration and human resources. Interpretation and application of
legislations. Labour Law.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Administer the
implementation of Municipal Systems Act, 2000 and other relevant legislations
applicable to local public administration and human resources. Identify, design
and support opportunities for process optimization, enhancement, efficiency
and continuous improvement on local government staff establishment
programmes through research, leading practice and institutional standards.
Develop norms and standard organizational design, strategy, frameworks,
policies, processes, procedures and programmes for local government.
Develop standardized job descriptions for municipalities in collaboration with
municipal stakeholders and perform job content comparisons. Monitor and
support the implementation of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Staff Regulations,
2021.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J Maepa at 072 042 7763
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
Recruit3@phakipersonnel.co.za
For application enquiries contact Mxolisi Makhasana Tel No: (011) 941 1953

DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND AUDIT OUTCOMES REF NO: DMFSAO/12/2024

SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The
package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that
may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. Candidates earning
more than the first notch of the Salary Level will be treated according to
provisions in PSR 44.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration / Management /
Accounting / Auditing / Internal Audit/ Municipal Finance at NQF level 7 as
recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior
management level in the Municipal Finance and Public Finance, Financial
Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing field. The Nyukela Senior
Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to
the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Proficiency in MS Word.
Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
Generic Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People
management and empowerment. Programme and project management.
Financial management. Knowledge management. Change management.
Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation
and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical
Competencies: Extensive knowledge in Financial Management, Auditing or
Internal Audit. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Municipal
Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act,
Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and the General Recognized Accounting
Practices (GRAP).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Support
municipalities in relation to promoting sound financial governance and support
to ensure positive audit outcomes. Manage the development of a municipal
audit outcomes response plan for all municipalities. Manage the coordination
and /or participate in intergovernmental coordinating structures on audit
outcomes. Review the assessment on the implementation of municipal specific
remedial plans in selected municipalities. Review the assessment of provincial
reports and develop the national report on the implementation of the audit
remedial plans. Oversee the coordination of the implementation of policies and
guidelines related to financial governance.

ENQUIRIES : Mr E Ndou at 082 496 4271
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
Recruit2@phakipersonnel.co.za
For application enquiries contact, Koena Tibane Tel No: (011) 941 1953

DIRECTOR: DEMARCATION AND STRUCTURES IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: DDSI/11/2024

SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package. The
package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion that
may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. Candidates earning
more than the first notch of the Salary Level will be treated according to
provisions in PSR 44.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration / Management /
Development Studies / Law or equivalent at NQF level 7 as recognized by
SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior management
level in the relevant field. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry
Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. Proficiency in
MS Word. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Additional Requirements
(Advantage): MS PowerPoint and MS Project. Generic Competencies:
Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment.
Programme and project management. Financial management. Knowledge
management. Change management. Service delivery innovation. Problem
solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication
(verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Extensive knowledge in: Local
Government legislation (system and structures). Public Service local
government transformation. Monitoring and evaluation techniques. Policy
formulation. Cooperative Governance.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop policy
interventions to improve the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act,
1998, and Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Provide strategic
support to the processes of local government elections and other related
matters, including the provision of technical support and advice on the
determination and redetermination of municipal boundaries, and matters
relating to the alteration of provincial boundaries. Support municipalities in
relation to promoting sound financial governance and support to ensure
positive audit outcomes. Strengthen council oversight responsibilities over the
executive and administration to promote good governance in municipalities,
including ensuring proper functioning of MPAC’s, EXCO/MAYCO, Section
79/79A and Section 80 Committees of Councils established in accordance with
the Municipal Structures Act, 1998. Ensure adherence and implementation of
the Code of Conduct of Councillors. Lead the development of policy and
legislation in relation to Sections 100 and 139 of the Constitution. Support the
management / administration the Municipal Systems Improvement Grant
(MSIG). Administer gratuity payments to non-returning Councillors.

ENQUIRIES : Mr E Ndou at 082 496 4271
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
recruit1@phakipersonnel.co.za
For application enquiries contact, Rebeccah Hatlane Tel No: (011) 941 1953

All the best with your applications.