About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Assistant Director based in Mahikeng, North West. This pivotal role focuses on coordinating and monitoring the Thuntsa Lerole and District Development Model (DDM) District Planning and Reporting within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District. As an Assistant Director, you will play a critical part in enhancing service delivery activities, ensuring that community needs are met efficiently and effectively. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of residents in the district, making this position not only a job but a chance to be part of meaningful change in public service.
In this role, you will be tasked with the essential duty of stakeholder relations management. Collaborating with various entities, your efforts will help to align resources and strategies that enhance the quality of life for citizens in Mahikeng and its surroundings. By overseeing the delivery of vital services, you will help ensure that the district thrives and that all community members have access to the support they need.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to improving the quality of governance and enhancing public service delivery across South Africa. With a mission to provide efficient, effective, and equitable services to all citizens, this department plays a crucial role in shaping policies and ensuring that public servants are equipped to meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Working here means being part of a larger movement aimed at fostering a responsive and accountable government.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and monitor Thuntsa Lerole and DDM District Planning and Reporting activities
- Oversee and evaluate service delivery initiatives within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District
- Manage stakeholder relations to promote effective collaboration and communication
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations regarding public service delivery
- Facilitate planning and execution of service delivery interventions in the district
- Prepare reports and provide feedback on service delivery performance
What You’ll Need
- A three-year tertiary qualification in Public Administration, Social Science, or relevant NQF level 6 qualification
- 3-5 years of experience in service delivery, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as required
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act, PFMA, and Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act
- Strong management, leadership, and people management skills
- Financial management expertise and proficiency in computer applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Three-year tertiary qualification in Public administration and Social Science/ or relevant qualifications at NQF level 6(NQF level and credits).3-5 years’ experience in service delivery of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.
A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge in Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, District Development Model Framework; understanding of Provincial Service Delivery programmes; planning and coordination of interventions.
Management and leadership; People management; Financial management; Computer and Interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Coordinate and monitor Thuntsa Lerole and District Development Model (DDM) District Planning and Reporting in Ngaka Modiri Molema District.Monitoring of the Service delivery activities in the district.
Monitoring of Service Delivery interventions in the district.
Stakeholder Relation Management in the District.
