Assistant Director: Subsidy AdministrationGert Sibande (Ermelo)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Social Science / Public Administration / Public Management / Development Studies or any relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience preferably in the housing subsidy scheme / system environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Sound computer skills especially with the MS office package.
• Sound knowledge of Human Settlements policies and procedure especially all aspects of Beneficiary administration and processing.
• Planning and organisational skills, Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to execute tasks under tight deadlines and attention to details.
• Good knowledge of report writing, communication, facilitation, conflict management, presentation skills.

Duties

• Attend to matters of beneficiary management, edit and verify forms, thoroughly investigate search exceptions and resolve them in line with the Housing Code.
• Perform supervisory functions, Assist in the formulation of reports.
• Attend to the enquiries and correspondence from all stakeholders, Oversee capturing of housing subsidy forms in line with applicable policies, Ensure the proper filing and archiving of forms.

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.