KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements
(3-year contract)
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate NQF 8 in Law or LLB degree with a minimum of 3-5 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the legislative framework that governs the operation of the Public Service;
Knowledge of the law of Contract; Knowledge of the HousingAct and legislation; Knowledge of the Housing policies;
Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of statutes; Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations; Knowledge of PFMA;
Knowledge of Human Resources Management; Knowledge of Performance Management; Financial Management skills;
Project Management skills; Legal skills; Contract Administration skills;
Communication skills (written & verbal); Computer skills; Problem solving skills;
Conflict resolution skills; Change management; Facilitation skills;
Interpersonal skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation skills;
Research skills (quantitative and qualitative); Analysis skills; Negotiation skills;
Driving; Influencing skills; Time management skills;
Networking skills.
Support the municipalities with land legal opinion; Provide legal advice with regards to land title processes matters; Conduct research and gathering of information to enable providing all land advice on ministerial enquiries; Coordinate the submission of input on drafting and amendment of legislation.
Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo
Mr. LG Biyela Tel No: (031) 336 5403
Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed, a detailed curriculum vitae, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the SouthAfrican QualificationsAuthority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
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