Assistant Director: Intergovernmental Relations

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years relevant experience in the Public Service, Intergovernmental Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Cooperative Governance, Local Government, Policy Analysis, implementation or a related environment. Experience in traditional affairs and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Generic Competencies: Applied strategic thinking, Problem solving and decision making, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder engagement and relationship management, Project management, Team leadership, Client orientation and customer focus, Diversity management, Computer literacy and communication and Information Management. Technical Competencies: Knowledge of government systems and processes. Knowledge of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act; Knowledge and understanding of 127 local government legislation and governance structures. Knowledge of stakeholder participation mechanisms within municipal planning processes. Coordination and facilitation skills; Secretariat support and meeting management. Monitoring and evaluation techniques and skills; Research and policy analysis; Data analysis and interpretation; Report writing and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental relations structures, provide secretariat support to Joint Steering Committees, workstreams and intergovernmental forums involving government and traditional leadership stakeholders. Provide technical support in the development, implementation, review and analysis of policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes aimed at strengthening intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance. Facilitate the implementation and policy analysis to strengthen intergovernmental relations. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the intergovernmental strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental projects. Provide support in the implementation of traditional affairs legislations and policies in relation to IGR.

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