The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification coupled with at 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level as well as a SMS Pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding of financial management, relevant legislation and policies; Programme management; Integrated approach to service delivery; Understanding of Traditional Institutions; Financial management prescripts that guide Traditional Councils; Knowledge of prescripts that guide the public sector; Planning, Team 163 Page 164 development, Decision making, presentation, leadership, Community Development; Networking; Organising; Controlling; Research skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Departmental employees, other Government departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGOs and Private sector; Good computer literacy in MS Office; a valid Code B drivers licence.

The successful candidate will be required to manage activities of the Traditional Houses with the following responsibilities: Manage and co-ordinate the financial planning, control and budget of Traditional Councils and Local Houses; Ensure effective and efficient traditional systems for Local Houses; Ensure effective and efficient systems for Traditional Councils; Provide an integrated financial administration service to the traditional institutions; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

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