Chief Director: National Sanitation Programme (Reference DOHS/70/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Human Settlements

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Programme Management Unit
This is a re advertisement, applicants who previously applied, must re-apply if they are still interested in this post.
Salary: R 872 214 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)

Requirements:
- Applicants must have an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
- A relevant post-graduate qualification will serve as an advantage
- Extensive (five years) managerial experience in the field
- Good communication (verbal and written) skills and computer literacy are essential
- Extensive experience in sanitation issues is a prerequisite. In addition, applicants must have:
- The ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations applicable to the Public Service
- An understanding of the Sector.

Duties:
- The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Development of sanitation policy, norms and standards as well as strategies
- Support municipalities in the implementation of sanitation according to the policy, norms and standards as well as strategies
- Communicate improved sanitation strategies and practices
- Collaborate with relevant Government departments to ensure that they comply with the approved policy, norms and standards
- Provide technical input on the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities
- Facilitate the implementation of special programmes such as bucket eradication, schools and clinic sanitation, etc.
- Regulate sanitation
- Monitor and evaluate the impact and efficacy of the sanitation policy.

Enquiries: Mr P Chauke. Telephone number (012) 444 5096

Applications:
Forward Applications, quoting the relevant reference number to: Human Communications, Private Bag X06, Rivonia, 2108

Note:
The Department of Human Settlements is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The candidature of persons whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity (race, gender and disability) will receive preference. Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV, together with certified copies of your qualification certificates, your ID/Passport and valid driver’s licence. Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. It will be expected of selected candidates to be available for interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department of Human Settlements. Note: Short-listed candidates will be required to undergo a pre-interview test, a Competency assessment test and a vetting or security clearance process; appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these tests/ processes. Successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contract; an annual performance agreement and be subjected to a performance appraisal process. If you have not been contacted within four months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Reference number: DOHS/70/2013

Closing date: 26 April 2013