EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRARIAN REFORM It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of this position. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of women and people with disabilities will receive preference. APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted only via the provincial e-recruitment system, which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial E-Recruitment System Closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Applicants are encouraged to apply via the e-recruitment system. Should you submit your applications/CVs to: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za and not as specified above – your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. CLOSING DATE : 13 May 2024. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Employment Equity Targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to have a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme which must be submitted on the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. MANAGEMENT ECHELON CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT REF NO: DRDAR: 01/04/2024 SALARY : R1 371 558 – R1 635 897per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) CENTRE : Head Office (Bhisho) REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate. A bachelor’s degree in public administration/ management sciences at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. At least five (5) years of relevant experience at the Senior Management Level in Strategic Planning. Proficiency in the application of the MS Office Package (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Project Management Methodologies (Prince 2 or others). Thorough understanding of the National Development Plan (2030), MTSF Priorities, PGDP, goals and other priorities of the Government. Extensive experience in public sector strategy, planning, performance monitoring and evaluation, research, data collection, and reporting. Strong leadership, planning, organizing, coordinating and management skills. Advanced writing, verbal communication and presentation skills. Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework of Government. Broad experience in stakeholder engagement. The recommended candidate has to produce an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) before appointment. The name of the pre-entry course is “Certificate for following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-cours/sms-pre-entry-programme. Candidates will be subjected to a competency-based assessment, which will test generic senior management competencies using the mandatory DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A valid driver’s license. DUTIES : Strategically manage departmental development, annual performance planning, and work planning policies and instruments. Facilitate and manage the process of creating, implementing and releasing the Strategic Plan of the department. Direct and oversee the development and upkeep of the departmental planning agenda. Facilitate the development and maintenance of quantifiable performance indicators for all departmental planning instruments. Monitor and evaluate the performance of Department programmes and report thereon. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Department's programmes and provide comprehensive reports that contain key findings and recommendations. Assist departmental programmes in developing Annual Performance Plans and Operational Work Plans with technical support. Coordinate and initiate research and data collection to support departmental planning processes. Manage and coordinate the process of gathering input from stakeholders for departmental planning purposes. Strategically direct the development and maintenance of departmental performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting regimes and protocols. Manage the development of effective communication strategies to convey planning objectives, developmental performance indicators, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5062 / Ms. M. Ngqwazi Tel No: (040) 602 5065 e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za
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