DPSA Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent Circular 08 March 2024

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide strategic

direction to the Directorate: Project Management and Coordination. Support

municipal project conceptualization, planning, implementation, and operation and

maintenance. Ensure and account on alignment and coordination of planning

initiatives across the different levels of government. Develop and support the

implementation including improvement of project management methodologies,

tools and standards. Ensure the utilization by stakeholders of the information

management system (MIS) adopted by MISA. Develop management strategies

coordination of inter-governmental structures and communication schedule to

update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress

of the project. Account on the implementation of nine (9) + (1) one project

management knowledge areas. Ensure project performance using appropriate

systems, tools and techniques. Create a Centre of excellence by providing

leadership, best practices, research, support and/or training for a focus area.

Solicitation and consolidation of reports from MISA and service delivery sector

departments. Responds to market and business changes that affect the project

and business.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers1@pmrmedia.co.za

OTHER POSTS

POST 09/26

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT REF NO: MISA/DDPM/02

SALARY

:

R697 011 – R821 052 per annum (Level 11) (Total Cost Package)

CENTRE

:

MISA Head Office, Centurion

REQUIREMENTS

:

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Built Environment or equivalent

qualification at NQF level 6. 3-5 years relevant experience, including operating in

an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information and make well-

reasoned decisions. Project Management: Demonstrated/proven knowledge and

experience in working on and supporting project management to deliver business

benefits. Stakeholder management: ability to successfully manage a wide network

of relationships. Communication: Accurately and clearly, convey timely information

and ideas using a style and manner of presentation appropriate to the target

audience. Problem resolution: act on identified needs and expectations, and

resolve issues and problems of stakeholders ensuring that actions and decisions

address stakeholder needs & expectations. Research, analysis and decision-

making: comprehensive reaching, analysing and summarising of information,

making sense of large amounts of information and complex situations and getting

to the heart of the problem. Leadership: Contribute to the creation of a motivated

environment where goals can be achieved, skills and knowledge are enhanced,

and learning & development are valued. Generic competencies: Knowledge

Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client

Orientation and Customer Focus. Communications.

Core competencies:

Leadership. Motivation. Communication. Organization. Prioritization. Problem

solving. Adaptability. Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding of

the Project Management Tools and systems. Information management systems.

Project Management nine + one knowledge areas (Project Integration

Management; Project Scope Management; Project Time Management; Project

Cost Management; Project Quality Management; Project Human Resource

Management; Project Communication Management and Project Risk

Management). Built environment and professional

judgement.

Contract

Management. Built environment, legal and operational

compliance. Built

environment operational communication.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Development and

Management of programme and project plans (including multiple plans) – reviewing

the plans regularly to ensure tasks and milestones are being achieved in a timely

manner and Preparation of governance reports, project status reports,

presentations, agendas etc. Take an active part in

the

project

issue/risk

to mitigate these. Use sound judgement to identify which issues and risks should

be escalated to governance groups and prepare relevant reports/documentation.

Check project compliance with MISA methodology and highlight any issues to the

Programme Manager. Provide a skilled facilitation service to support the project

teams in achieving these expectations (This means employing effective

organisational and administrative processes together with their knowledge and/or

experience of project management smart practices to facilitate the successful

achievement of the project objectives). Build and maintain effective relationships

with a wide range of people in addition to their own team including project

sponsors, senior managers, stakeholders/customers, other project team members

and managers, external agencies and vendors. Ensure the utilisation by

stakeholders of the information management system (MIS) adopted by MISA.

Ensure the utilisation by stakeholders of the information management system

(MIS) adopted by MISA. Help build project management capability within the

municipalities by collaborating with other staff, coaching and mentoring others and

generally encouraging the appropriate use of project management techniques by

others.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers2@pmrmedia.co.za

POST 09/27

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT COORDINATION REF NO: MISA/DDPC/03

SALARY

:

R697 011 – R821 052 per annum (Level 11) (Total Cost Package)

CENTRE

:

MISA Head Office, Centurion

REQUIREMENTS

:

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Built Environment or equivalent

qualification at NQF level 6. 3-5 years relevant experience including significant

project/portfolio management in a complex environment. Experience in a local

government environment. Contract management experience including contract

specification, oversight and monitoring. Experience in the development and

management of projects. Generic competencies: Knowledge Management.

Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and

Customer Focus. Communications. Core competencies: Leadership Written and

verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with individuals, groups

and agencies. Problem solving, mediation, crisis intervention, and negotiation

skills. Ability to manage numerous priorities. Ability to deal with a wide and diverse

client group. Strong leadership abilities. Technical competencies: Knowledge and

understanding of the Fundamental project management. Presentation,

communication technologies. Document management systems. Government

systems and structures. Co-operative governance systems and legislation (e.g.

Intergovernmental Relations Act). Local government transformation. Knowledge of

local socio-economic infrastructure.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Working closely with

Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans including resources,

timeframes and budgets for projects. Advise internal/external customers on

development, coordination, and management of programs. Collaborates with

members of formal and informal groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision,

values, and mutual goals. Manage information to all key stakeholders in both

written and verbal formats. Determines and implements the appropriate

communication channels. Determine and direct appropriate method of

service/delivery e.g. Information, facilitation, training, coaching, mediation,

intervention or referral. Manage complex issues with multiple partners that may

include political consideration. Participate in the creation and maintenance of

appropriate partnerships and relationships. Ensure that service standards and

quality measures of stakeholder’s needs and demands are established,

implemented and monitored. Create and maintain all required files statistics and

prepare related reports. Conduct community consultation/engagement and

maintain partnerships. Ensure the effective preparation and delivery of all project

events and meetings and production of all necessary documentation.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers3@pmrmedia.co.za

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POST 09/28

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ACQUISITISION MANAGEMENT REF NO:

MISA/DDAC/04

SALARY

:

R697 011 – R821 052 per annum (Level 11) (Total Cost Package)

CENTRE

:

MISA Head Office, Centurion

REQUIREMENTS

:

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Finance/Supply Chain Management or

equivalent qualification at NQF level 6. 3-5 years relevant experience in Supply

Chain Management/Procurement. Generic competencies:

Continuous

Improvement. Problem Solving and Decision Making. Client Orientation and

Customer Focus. Communications and Information Management.

Core

competencies: Applied Strategic Thinking. Develop Others.

Planning

and

Organizing. Project Management. Diversity Management. Budgeting and Financial

Management. Procurement Strategies. Technical competencies: Knowledge and

understanding of: Public Finance Management Act. Framework for Supply Chain

Management. Computer System i.e. PASTEL. Tender

and Contract

Administration. Asset Management Framework. Preferential Procurement Policy

Framework Act. BEE Framework and BBBEE Act.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Ensure that acquisition

of goods and services is done in accordance with the MISA Supply Chain

Management policy. All applicable rules and procedures (for all quotations and

bids). Reviews SCM policy and manage requisition. Review evaluation scores

sheets for quotations before final approval. Establish and manage supplier

database in line with Central Supplier Database requirements. Provide SCM

advice and guidance in line with Treasury regulations and prescripts. To bid

committees. Compile bid evaluation reports for presentation to bid adjudication

committee. Compile bid files for all tenders. Ensure that bid documents are

properly managed and filed.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers4@pmrmedia.co.za

POST 09/29

:

LAN AND DESKTOP REF NO: MISA/LAD/05 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY

:

R356 289 – R419 679 per annum (Level 09) (Total Cost Package)

CENTRE

:

MISA Head Office

REQUIREMENTS

:

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology / Systems or

equivalent qualification at NQF level 6. 3-5 years’ experience in in offering IT

technical support services. Valid Driver’s License. Generic competencies:

Planning and Organising. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and

Customer Focus. Communication (Written and Verbal) Computer Literacy.

Research. Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding of: Public

Knowledge of Microsoft environment (e.g. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

(MCSA) /Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)/ A+/N+. Knowledge of

transversal systems (PERSAL). Information Technology Infrastructure Library

(ITIL) Foundation. Understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony and Mobile

Devices. Technical troubleshooting on Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area

Network (WAN) equipment and software.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide first line

investigation, diagnosis and resolutions of all ICT incidents remotely. Provide

second line investigation, diagnosis and resolutions of all ICT incidents and make

recommendations. Develop and maintain support manuals for the knowledge base

of ICT Support incidents. Compile a monthly technical report on ICT related

incidents. Assist with the drafting and implementation of ICT Service Management

policies.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers5@pmrmedia.co.za

POST 09/30

:

COMMUNICATION OFFICER REF NO: MISA/CO/06

SALARY

:

R299 709 – R353 043 per annum (Level 08) (Total Cost Package)

CENTRE

:

MISA Head Office

REQUIREMENTS

:

A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Communication/ Public relations, Media

studies, Journalism or equivalent qualification at NQF level six. 3-5 years’

experience in the relevant field. Generic competencies: Applied Strategic Thinking.

Problem Solving & Decision Making. Project Management. Developing others.

Team leadership. Diversity Management. Communication & Information

Management. Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding of: Public

Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge of government corporate identity and

branding principles. Communication prescripts for Public Service. Verbal and

Written Communication. Negotiation Skills, marketing and public relations

principles.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Assist and implement

communication plans and strategies. Assist and implement media plans. Assist

with media products. Establish and maintain good relations with the media.

Organize and implement departmental events, publicity projects and awareness

campaigns. Produce departmental publications. Promote departmental image and

identity. Facilitate branding for the department Assist with all social media

platforms.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Katlego Makgopa Tel No: 072 312 7257

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to

careers6@pmrmedia.co.za