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Deputy Director: Community Empowerment and Stakeholder ManagementEhlanzeni District (Mbombela)
Chief Directorate: Building Construction and Project Management
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Deputy Director post running community empowerment and stakeholder engagement in the Ehlanzeni District, including municipal capacity building on human settlements. Suits senior public managers with A
- Lead community education and empowerment programmes in the Ehlanzeni District.
- Manage stakeholder engagements and capacity building for municipalities on human settlements matters.
- Must have Grade 12 and an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree at NQF level 7 (Public Management/Administration or any relevant qualification).
- Must have at least 3 years' relevant experience at Assistant Director level, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Ehlanzeni District (Mbombela). Salary is R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive MMS package.
- The closing date and application method are not stated in the text. Reference number: 2026/COGHSTA/25.
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Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 in Public Management/ Administration or any relevant qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, Local government policy frameworks, Organisational Transformation, Diversity Management, and Change Management principles.
- A valid Driver’s License.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic planning and organising, Report writing skills, Decision Making, Analytical thinking and problem solving, Communication and presentation, Strategic planning and organising Resource planning skills.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Time management skills.
- Business skills.
- Communication Skills (verbal and written).
- Conflict management and resolution.
- People management and empowerment.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Computer literacy and the ability to use various software packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and Microsoft Outlook.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
- Facilitate and implement community education and empowerment programmes.
- Administer stakeholder developments and engagements within the district.
- Manage capacity building programmes for municipalities on human settlements matters.
- Conduct social development enterprise.
- Manage the provision of administrative support services.
How to apply
Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.
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Enquiries
Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104
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.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 151 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/215: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/25 Chief Directorate: Building Construction and Project Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive MMS remuneration package) CENTRE: Ehlanzeni District (Mbombela) REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 in Public Management/ Administration or any relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, Local government policy frameworks, Organisational Transformation, Diversity Management, and Change Management principles. A valid Driver’s License. Skills and Competencies: Strategic planning and organising, Report writing skills, Decision Making, Analytical thinking and problem solving, Communication and presentation, Strategic planning and organising Resource planning skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Time management skills. Business skills. Communication Skills (verbal and written). Conflict management and resolution. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Leadership and supervisory skills. Computer literacy and the ability to use various software packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and Microsoft Outlook. Accountability and ethical conduct. DUTIES: Facilitate and implement community education and empowerment programmes. Administer stakeholder developments and engagements within the district. Manage capacity building programmes for municipalities on human settlements matters. Conduct social development enterprise. Manage the provision of administrative support services. ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104