CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING AND STAKEHOLDER FACILITATION is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Durban | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
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, 353363 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
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive)
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.
Enquiries
related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (031) 392 6434 / 031 336 5347. OTHER POSTS
Notes
Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The KwaZuluNatal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointment/s. Note: Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Durban
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.
ENQUIRIES : related to the post can be directed to: Mr. SM Mbili Tel No: (031) 392 6434 / 031 336 5347.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.