Director: Energy Office

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

• Reference Number: REFS/021505
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R1 216 824.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries: Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements:

• Matric plus NQF 7 in Electrical Engineering, Energy Planning and Sustainability with a background in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field of study.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level working in the Energy field.
• The recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.
• Competencies: Working knowledge of renewable energy and efficiency implementation; Knowledge of monitoring projects; Ability to evaluate projects and identify strengths and weaknesses; Broad understanding of energy, climate and change environmental issues; Good understanding of political and policy processes; Ability to implement strategic policies; Leadership, planning and organising; Change and Human Resource Management; Strategic management; Project management, implementation and monitoring; Analytical and strategic thinking; Communication and conflict resolution; Results and quality management; Report writing (reports and communiques); Risk and Financial management; Computer literacy (word, MS project, Excel, PowerPoint); Research, innovation and continuous improvement.

Duties:

• Manage the implementation of the Gauteng Energy Security Strategy.
• Co-ordinate investor, municipal and sector departments initiatives in renewable and sustainable energy projects.
• Manage the development of financial models for renewable and sustainable energy projects.
• Manage the optimal use of available energy resources and the long-term sustainability of the province’s energy sector.
• Manage the promotion of accessibility to clean and affordable energy sources or services.
• Manage energy projects ensuring they align with the strategy of the Department and GPG.
• Manage research on energy efficiency initiatives and identify suitable renewable energy initiatives for the province.
• Advise on efforts to reduce the province’s contribution to climate change.
• Manage the Budget of the Directorate.
• Manage the skills development plan of the Directorate.
• Manage the PMDS of the Directorate.
• Manage the audit findings and queries of the Directorate.
• Facilitate strategic review and planning sessions and the submission of the strategic, operational plans, budget and reports of the programme.

Notes:

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
• Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts.
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer: Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 16-09-2024

Criteria Questions:

Do you have a Matric plus NQF 7 in Electrical Engineering, Energy Planning and Sustainability with a background in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or relevant field of study?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level working in the Energy field?

Do you possess the following competencies: Working knowledge of renewable energy and efficiency implementation; Knowledge of monitoring projects; Ability to evaluate projects and identify strengths and weaknesses; Broad understanding of energy, climate and change environmental issues; Good understanding of political and policy processes; Ability to implement strategic policies; Leadership, planning and organising; Change and Human Resource Management; Strategic management; Project management, implementation and monitoring; Analytical and strategic thinking; Communication and conflict resolution; Results and quality management; Report writing (reports and communiques); Risk and Financial management; Computer literacy (word, MS project, Excel, PowerPoint); Research, innovation and continuous improvement.