SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) SENIOR ADVISOR: INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES Based in Free State (Bloemfontein) Ref: 27/05/24 Cluster: Infrastructure Delivery & Spatial Transformation & Sustainability Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Provincial Director of Operations, this role will ensure the development and implementation of programmes, projects and interventions to support municipalities in building health, community services and Inclusivity, focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals in society; strengthening community development and cohesion; improving inclusion of vulnerable groups and public safety and security in local government. THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Assist municipalities in the areas relating to community development, which include: Community services and social cohesion which looks into social infrastructure and getting communities access and partners thereof; Mainstreaming of transversal issues relating to the areas of HIV/ AIDS, gender, youth, disability, the elderly, and children; Primary health care and municipal health care issues, in particular environmental health; safety and security – from both the perspective of compliance and proactive prevention (including policing and emergency management services) and Human development, where this includes issues relating to, for example, sports, recreation, arts and culture, and poverty alleviation. Provide policy and guidelines input into and on the ground support in respect of the above. Support municipalities in creating safe communities, Mainstreaming transversal Issues. Facilitate and/ or assist municipalities to develop and align policies to best practice and ensure implementation in terms of procedures and service delivery. Facilitate the establishment of provincial support structures/ mechanisms e.g. District Aids Council. Establish technical committees on primary health care and municipal health. Provide advice and support to municipalities regarding section 78 processes. Assist municipalities to develop community safety plans Coordinate and engage sport and recreational activities to contribute to Human Development, providing input to all areas at National Office in terms of observations around practice to assist in policy development. Collecting and document best practice, and provide through to National office for integration into SALGA approach (for mainstreaming; primary health care and municipal health care, disaster management, safety and security; human development), Implementing the Social Development Policy as developed through SALGA national structure. Collecting and documenting best practice on mainstreaming transversal issues. Collating information to support national level SALGA with best practice and current approaches on primary health. Conducting an audit on existing Municipal Health by-laws at district level. Collating information & liaise with National Office (regarding funding status of Municipal Health at district municipalities and metros), assessing existing small scale human development projects funded by external stakeholders. Conducting audit of existing recreational facilities/social infrastructure and the functionality of arts and culture structures Facilitate capacity building amongst municipalities within province, in respect of all areas (for: mainstreaming; primary health care and municipal health care; disaster management; safety and security; human development). Advocacy and lobbying with stakeholders at provincial level through relevant Intergovernmental Relations platforms (for: mainstreaming; primary health care and municipal health care; safety and security; human development). Advocacy and lobbying with stakeholders at provincial level on mainstreaming transversal issues. Municipal health and human development issues. Prepare and submit quarterly performance assessments reports of the Unit as and when required Prepare and submit progress reports and presentations of the Unit for discussion to relevant meetings, working groups, committees, forums or departments as and when required to ensure that all concerned can contribute and make informed decisions. Manage the provision of general administrative functions and all other relevant support services within the Unit Brief the Head of the Province regularly on issues requiring his attention to keep him informed on issues pertaining to performance management so that appropriate and well informed decisions can be made. Attend and ensure that the department’s interests are properly represented at all relevant meetings, working groups, committees, forums or departments. Monitoring of training of disaster management capabilities, service level agreements on primary health and progress with implantation of social development policy. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates can apply online at www.cvspaces.co.za Closing Date: 07 June 2024 NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan PLEASE APPLY HERE MANAGER: STRATEGIC SUPPORT & ANALYTICS Based in Eastern Cape (East London) Ref: 10/06/24 Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Provincial Director of Operations, the incumbent will be required to provide a high quality strategic, analytics, and shared administrative support service to the Provincial Office to strengthen municipal intelligence, communication and monitoring and evaluation. THE CANDIDATE PROFILE ■Results driven person; ■Proven track record of notable successes; ■Innovative and thought leading person; ■In-depth understanding and experience in the political environment and with gravitas persuasive influence in a complex multi-sphere stakeholder environment; ■Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended dimension; and ■Good international experience and exposure to internal implementation protocols of local government policies, accords and realities. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ■Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification in Public Administration/ Management (Masters Qualification would be an advantage); ■Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience of which at least 4 years in similar role, at similar level; ■Sound understanding of Local Government Sector is essential; and ■Proven track-record in business planning, project management, research and analytics, M&E with excellent writing ability and communication skills. ■Report writing as well as preparation of Briefs, Speaking notes and Packaging Strategic Programmes and Projects KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS: ■Strategic and Business Planning: Facilitate business planning; prepare & deliver presentations on strategic programmes; leading support role in IGR Fora & PMAs; ■Budget & SCM compliance: Support the development of cluster budgets and forecasts. Ensure processing of cluster invoices in line with SCM requirements; Follow-up on cluster budget queries and ensure effective resolution; ■Project Management: In collaboration with relevant heads, lead projects or modules; Project Manage the implementation of SALGA directives with strategic relevance; Manage ad-hoc project teams and advise on the budget required for the execution of strategic programmes; ■Stakeholder Management: Manage good relationships with the office’s external stakeholders often on behalf of the Executive and Senior management; Strategic, Operational and System Interface between Provincial Offices and National Clusters; ■Governance and Risk Management: Risk Management and Compliance monitoring coordination and consolidation of reporting for Province; ■Monitoring and Evaluation: Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of performance progress against plan for impact and relevance –aligned to national directive and framework; ■Research, Analysis and Packaging of Results: Commission research projects and undertake desktop research on behalf of cluster inline with SALGA research agenda; build and maintain updated municipal profiles across the Service Delivery spectrum to inform SALGA Service offering and delivery based on identified needs; package and disseminate research results in conjunction with Intelligence Hub and integrate knowledge into central repository; and ■Generic Support: Provide shared secretariat, administrative and support services to the provincial office (Including Working Groups andPECs. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position online at www.cvspaces.co.za Closing Date: 18 June 2024 (Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line) NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan PLEASE APPLY HERE
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