Assistant Director: Stakeholder Management

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Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to optimise relations with Infrastructure Stakeholders. The successful incumbent must possess the following personal attributes: Ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours, travel and meet tight deadlines, be innovative, committed, assertive and diplomatic.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in a Stakeholder Management working environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Establish relationships with key clients and business influences in the local communities; Contribute to the development of a departmental-wide stakeholder management strategy; Execute stakeholder management research, analyse information and compile complex documents, reports and submissions for the Department; Provide advice to senior management of the Department and the Minister in terms of conflict situations; Provide logistical support in terms of project profiling.

Competencies

Extensive working knowledge with experience in the following: Relevant legislation, acts, policies, codes, guidelines, standards, best practices, procedures, strategies and protocols; Development of a departmental-wide stakeholder management state; Stakeholder management environment; Media liaising; Latest trends in communication products; Dispute and conflict resolution and problem-solving management; Stakeholder management procedures and processes in the Department. Proven skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills; Computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet and Internet; Time management, planning, organising and networking skills; Conceptual, interpretive, formulation and research skills; Dispute and conflict resolution skills; Proven facilitation, recantation, interviewing and listening skills; Team building, strong interpersonal, motivation and leadership skills. Proven mentoring and coaching skills; Project management skills; Ability to interpret relevant policies, strategies, standards, best practices, procedures, acts and legislation; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different back rounds; Abilit to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to travel and to work Ion or irregular hours; Be innovative, pragmatic, creative, self-motivated, committed, assertive and diplomatic; Be a problem solver and team leader; Be accurate, responsible, reliable and a diligent worker; Have a multi-disciplinary approach.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 551 823 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Industries: Government Administration

Function: Others