Senior Advisor: Human Settlements Ref:21/10/09, Pretoria

Reporting to the Portfolio Head: Built Environment, this role entails the provision of expert support and advice on behalf of local government in various policy matters related to sustainable human settlements and urban agenda. This role also entails using knowledge from the external environment (monitoring and evaluation) and member municipalities to participate in and develop policy processes, undertake research, interpreting legislative/regulatory requirements, undertake analysis, establish key trends and best practices within the various policy areas for SALGA to influence and support operations and best practices for municipalities countrywide. Furthermore, the incumbent will be required to work closely with all Business Clusters at National Office, to ensure the creation of an optimal enabling environment and resource utilisation in delivering on the SALGA mandate.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles;
• Innovative thought leader;
• Political acumen with gravitas and persuasive influence in a complex, mutli-sphere stakeholder environment;
• Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Strong initiative, well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended dimension; and
• High level of integrity, ethics & confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An appropriate Postgraduate Degree;
• At least 7 years' experience operating at a senior management level within a medium-to-large-sized organization;
• Experience in working directly for a municipality/metro is an advantage;
• Experience in Local Government;
• Experience in Human Settlements;
• Experience in public policy analysis and drafting;
• A Valid Code 08 Drivers' licence and own vehicles; and
• Frequent travel required.

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS

• Strategic and Business Planning: Provide leadership and input with respect to SALGA strategic planning, business planning and reporting processes as to ensure that SALGA's work in the areas of Human Settlements and is aligned to the broader SALGA business strategy and budget processes.
• Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Represent local government in the national and global policy discourse in the areas of Human Settlements and planning, as well as inputs and review of related domestic policy and legislative frameworks and country positions on international documents and commitments; participate in the SALGA governance structures and provide leadership to Human Settlements and planning structures. Guide, support and provide expert advice municipalities in the areas of Human Settlements.
• Business Integration: Mobilise resources to implement SALGA initiatives and programmes in the area of Human Settlements.
• Stakeholder Management: Leverage support towards training and development of municipalities within the Human Settlement sector.
• Policy Development: Conduct policy analysis and identify implementation gaps particularly at municipal level, including identification of resource constraints; develop guidelines to assist municipalities in complying with applicable legislation and policies.
• Research and Information Analysis: Undertake benchmarking and knowledge sharing of best practices to ensure effective human settlements delivery in a local context ; serve as an expert resource in the areas of Human Settlements to SALGA provincial offices, in particular the Senior Advisors dealing with these portfolio issues. 2

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must attach a curriculum vitae in application for this position.

Closing Date: 2 November 2021

Your Personal Information will be processed by SALGA for purposes of assessing your Job Application and may be shared internally as part of the recruitment assessment process (POPI ACT)

NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.