Director, Community Programs & Strategic Leadership

eThekwini; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

eThekwini is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Community Participation and Action Support Directorate. The role involves directing key deliverables, managing financials and information systems, and overseeing performance indicators within CPAS.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in public administration or related field, a valid driver's license, and extensive management experience including at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Community Development or Social Science or related field.
• Postgraduate Qualification (NQF Level 8) preferred.
• 8 years relevant experience at management level, 4 years at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls key deliverables and outcomes associated with the CPAS Directorate.
• Plans and directs financial administration and information system requirements for CPAS programs, and controls expenditure against budgets.
• Directs and controls operations and functionality.
• Disseminates information on objectives, developments, problems and constraints.
• Directs administrative reporting for key performance indicators and results.

Skills

Discipline Specific Skills

Financial Management

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Control

Socio-Economic/ Socio- PoliticalAwaren

Strategic Planning & Strategy Form

Programme & Project Management

Service Delivery Orientation

Resilience

Accountability & Ethical Conduct

Impact & Influence

Strategic Capability & Leadership

Education

Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Community Development or Social Science

Postgraduate Qualification (NQF Level 8) in Public Administration or Community Development or Social Science

Job description

eThekwini is seeking a seasoned leader to head the Community Participation and Action Support Directorate. The role involves directing key deliverables, managing financials and information systems, and overseeing performance indicators within CPAS.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in public administration or related field, a valid driver's license, and extensive management experience including at senior levels.