SDTM1413-5-2026 FUNCTIONAL HEAD: INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY LIAISON

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations – Region 5

Section: Community Services – Human Settlement (Informal Settlements Management)

Location: Region 5

Reference number

SDTM1413-5-2026

Position

FUNCTIONAL HEAD: INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY LIAISON

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T15

Scale

R683 952,00 – R949 944,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R902 477,00 – R1 241 035,00 per annum

Job purpose

To manage and control all informal settlements in accordance with the implementation of the Municipal Sustainable Human Settlements Plan, Informal Settlements Management Policy and the Informal Settlements Upgrading Strategy

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Town Planning, Public Administration or Management, Development Studies, Human Settlements, Social Sciences or any other study field related to the position

At least six years’ relevant working experience in a human settlement administration environment, preferably in local government

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Being ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; having integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

Primary functions

Conduct regular surveys to determine the location, origin and extent of conditions prevailing in each informal settlement

Monitor and control all informal settlements and take the necessary steps to prevent land invasion within the area of jurisdiction of the City

Prepare specifications for the procurement of service providers to ensure the successful execution of informal settlements management

Prepare contracts and ensure project and contract management for the successful execution of informal settlements management

Appoint and manage contractors for the relocation and grading of access roads and internal streets in informal settlements as and when required

Prepare and implement the budget and expenditure management for informal settlements management

Manage and supervise the community liaison officer, senior administrative officer and administrative officer responsible for informal settlements

Inform and oversee the implementation of standard operating procedures, systems and processes for the successful execution of informal settlements management

Coordinate teams for the successful implementation of the resettlement plan

Help the deputy director, director and divisional head respond to enquiries from Council committees, the Office of the Public Protector, the South African Human Rights Commission, the Auditor-General and any other Chapter 9 institution, organs of state, media and other legal matters (this includes enquiries from Section 79 committees as per the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998))

Manage the informal settlements database in line with the National Housing Needs Register, list of hostel residents and list of backyard dwellers

Work closely with the formalisation team to implement the resettlement plan

Coordinate stakeholders and intergovernmental relations in relation to informal settlements management in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Assist in monitoring risks, resolving issues and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations regarding informal settlements management

Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders and partners

SAP

S70028158

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Sarah Shiburi (012 358 8237) or Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4971)