Assistant Director: Intergovernmental Relations

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years relevant experience in the Public Service, Intergovernmental Relations, Stakeholder Relations, Cooperative Governance, Local Government, Policy Analysis, implementation or a related environment. Experience in traditional affairs and monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental relations structures, provide secretariat support to Joint Steering Committees, workstreams and intergovernmental forums involving government and traditional leadership stakeholders. Provide technical support in the development, implementation, review and analysis of policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes aimed at strengthening intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance.
• Facilitate the implementation and policy analysis to strengthen intergovernmental relations. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the intergovernmental strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the intergovernmental projects. Provide support in the implementation of traditional affairs legislations and policies in relation to IGR.