REQUIREMENTS :
A National Senior Certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration / Local Government / Social Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years' experience in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver's license and willing to undertake Intensive travel. 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: Knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation, such as the Municipal Systems and Structures Act. Local Government Structures and Systems, especially in the KZN province. Project coordination skills. Stakeholder engagement. Project/ programme management in the Built environment. Project/ programme formulation. Project monitoring and evaluation.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate and support the municipal support implementation plans processes across the spheres of government. Monitor and report on municipal governance, institutional capacity and compliance with legislation and regulations. Support and monitor initiated provincial and municipal interventions. Coordinate departmental projects e.g. Imbizo oversight visits, complaints, Ministerial/ DG outreach programmes.
CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026