Director: Intergovernmental Relations

SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Government institution in Johannesburg seeks a Director of Intergovernmental Relations to enhance cooperative governance and manage governmental relations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience at the middle management level in development at the municipal level and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include policy development and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic governance environment.

Qualifications

• Matric plus NQF level 7/Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5 years' experience at Middle Management level in development at Municipal level.
• Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning and public service.

Responsibilities

• Manage provision of inter-governmental relations support.
• Facilitate inter-departmental cooperation and monitor implementation of decisions.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Intergovernmental Relations

Policy Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Management, LLB or relevant qualification

Post-graduate Degree

Job description

Government institution based in Johannesburg requires a Director Intergovernmental Relations

• Manage the provision of inter-governmental relations support to the Head of Department and MEC by enhancing cooperative governance.
• Facilitate inter-departmental cooperation through coordination of IGR Fora including but not limited to providing input to the agenda of the MEC/MMC forum and monitor the implementation of decisions.
• Facilitate provincial relations with local government and other organs of state.
• Manage the development of policies and strategies aimed at enhancing IGR relations in the provincial administration.
• Build strong stakeholder relations with strategic partners.
• Operationalise the Governance & IGR Secretariat Support Service.
• Provide Strategic Leadership and Management to the Directorate: Intergovernmental Relations; Develop and Manage Strategic Partnerships within and outside the department
• Develop a database of all IGR infrastructure projects in the province; Manage the resources of the Directorate; Develop, manage, and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Matric plus NQF level 7/ Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Management, LLB or relevant qualification in Intergovernmental Relations.
• Coupled with 5 years’ experience at a Middle Management level working in Development at Municipal level, knowledge of Integrated Development Planning and or the public service.
• A post-graduate Degree would an added advantage.