CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING AND STAKEHOLDER FACILITATION

Department of Human Settlements

Reference number: CD-HSP: 07/2026
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive)
Centre: Durban
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of appropriate bachelor’s Degree at NQF 7 as recognized by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience at senior management level or executive level in planning and development environment or construction/ building environment. Ability to interact at all levels including Executive, Strategic and Operational levels. Must have minimum entry requirement certificate to SMS (i.e. Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment. A valid driver’s licence is required. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessments (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of SA, Knowledge of Housing Act and Housing Code of 2009, Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of PFMA, Knowledge of National Development Plan chapter 8, Knowledge of Building Norms and Standards, Knowledge of NHBRC, Knowledge of Public Service Regulations 2016 as amended, Knowledge of Human Resource prescripts, Knowledge of Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of Legislations, Knowledge of Legal Interpretation, Knowledge of BBE Acts, Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and guideline, In-deep knowledge of Procurement policies, In-deep knowledge of Procurement Acts, The basic Accounting System (BAS) and LOGIS as well as the Departmental Reporting Framework Guide, Knowledge of White Paper on Human Settlements, Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, People management and empowerment skills, Project and Programme management skills, Change management skills, Knowledge management skills, Financial Management skills, Computer literacy skills, Time management skills, Analytical skills, Language skills, Time management skills, Facilitation skills, Communication skills, Conflict management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiating skills, Decision making skills, Chairing meetings, Driving skills, Service oriented, Ability to work under pressure, Flexibility to work extra hours, Team oriented, Quick thinker, Honest, Integrity, Punctuality.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Oversee the development , reviewal and facilitate the implementation of human settlements policies, undertake research and knowledge management Oversee the provision of stakeholder engagement and capacity development in the province; Oversee the provision and facilitate integral spatial planning for sustainable human settlements in order to achieve liveable and sustainable spaces; Manage the implementation of sector transformation and expanded public works programmes; Manage effective utilization of resources of the Chief Directorate.

Where to send your application

must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353- 363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries

related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (031) 392 6434 / 031 336 5347

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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