Gauteng Vacancies

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

CLOSING DATE : 17 April 2026
NOTE : Requirement of applications: No late applications will be considered. No faxed
or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human
Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative
action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference
may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated
groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose

appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth &
gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical
exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications

evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications
should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should
be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where
driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted
candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date

of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior
Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of
Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior
to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend

candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-
based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 11/160 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING REF
NO: REFS/044103

SALARY : R1 813 182.per annum (All-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Matric plus NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Town

Planning / Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public
Management or equivalent post graduate qualification at NQF level 8. Master’s
degree would be an added advantage. A minimum of 8 years’ experience at
Senior Management level in Infrastructure/ housing delivery field. Possession
of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. Possession
of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have in–depth knowledge of
the Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations,

large scale human settlements planning, large scale programme and project
management, Town & Regional (T &R) legal and operational compliance,
Standard for infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management of National
Treasury, National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP), Property
registration processes, T & R systems, principles and procedures, and other
relevant regulations and prescripts. Competencies & Skills: Strategic capability
& leadership, Decision making, Compilation of management reports Change

management, financial management, Service delivery innovation, Problem
solving analysis, People management and empowerment. Customer focus and
responsiveness. Personal Attributes: Good written and verbal communication
skills. Self-management. Analytical skills and Creativity. Good Interpersonal
skills.

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DUTIES : Lead and manage research and policy for human settlement sector. Provide
strategic guidance of integrated planning for short and long term sustainable
human settlements. Oversee the development and implementation of
infrastructure asset management plans for human settlements programmes
implementations. Oversee the management and monitor compliance of

Beneficiary Administration of and housing subsidy programmes for
beneficiaries. Oversee and provide strategic support on the development of
Informal Settlement and Rapid Land Release human settlements.
Management of the business unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala Tel No: 063 691 4046
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

POST 11/161 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ASSET DISPOSAL AND RENTAL HOUSING REF NO:
REFS/044104

SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (All – inclusive package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : AMatric plus an appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by
SAQA e.g. Real Estate/Property Studies/Relevant Legal qualification in

property studies at graduate or post graduate level. A minimum of 5 years’
experience within Senior Management Level in Immovable Assets Disposal
environment. Possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to
appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have
knowledge and understanding of legislation governing immovable property
acquisitions and disposals, Rental Housing Sector, Knowledge of the PFMA,
Treasury Regulations and Planning Frameworks, knowledge of Public Service

Regulations, knowledge of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and
knowledge of Property Valuations. Competencies: Strategic capability and
Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project
Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Conflict
resolution, Innovation, Mediation, Time management, advanced computer
skills, Honesty and Integrity. Personal Attributes: Good written and verbal
communication skills. Analytical and presentation skills. Team building and

networking skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction for the development, implementation of legislation,
policies, and strategies on immovable assets disposal, rental housing support
services aligned to national and provincial housing framework(s) including
providing administrative, secretariat and complaints management support
services to the Rental Housing Tribunal Represent the department in a
strategic advisory role at all immovable assets disposal governance structures.

Ensure development and implementation of rental housing policy frameworks,
business processes and procedures. Manage and administer immovable asset
disposal processes, dispute resolution, mediations, adjudications, and tribunal
hearing processes. Develop and administer +file audits, maintenance of case
management system and mediation and tribunal tracking tool(s). Oversee
appeals, rescissions and variations processes to Rental Housing Tribunal
ruling(s). Oversee processes leading to legal transfers. Oversee the

identification and packaging of the township /projects where development has
been completed to develop a credible annual business plan. Management of
the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mogaswa Tel No: 072 313 8052
APPLICATIONS : Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

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