The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 in Business Administration/ Management or Public Administration/ Management as recognised by SAQA coupled at least 5 years Senior Management experience in field of Traditional Affairs as well as an SMS Pre- entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence (Code B). Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: - Knowledge of Financial Management; Relevant legislation and policies; Programme management; Integrated approach to service delivery; Knowledge of traditional protocol services; Financial management prescripts that guide Traditional Councils; Understanding and extensive knowledge of traditional institutions; Knowledge of legal prescripts guiding traditional institutions; Knowledge of public service prescripts; Understanding protocols of clients; Knowledge of working with different communities; traditional or rural planning skills; Team development; Decision making; Presentation skills; Leadership skills; Community Development; Networking; Organising; Research; Good communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy in MS Office.

The successful candidate will be required to oversee good governance and facilitate conflict management within the traditional sphere of governance with the following key responsibilities: - Manage and promote good governance in traditional institutions; Manage conflicts and resolve traditional leadership disputes; Manage administrative support services to the Chief Directorate; Manage the development and implementation of Traditional Governance and Conflict Management policies and regulations; Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate.

Mr NB Biyela at 083 447 9440