FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the province through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representatively will receive preference. APPLICATIONS : Head: Human Settlements, Human Resource Management Directorate. P.O Box 247, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR Applications that are hand delivered must be brought to the foyer of OR Tambo House where they must be placed in the appropriately marked box at: Security Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein. No applications will be accepted by staff in offices in the building. OR Candidates may apply via email: [email protected] (on Subject of email kindly specify the rank and reference number of the position you are applying for). CLOSING DATE : 30 May 2025 at Time: 16H00
NOTE : Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za. The Z83 should be completed in a manner that allows the selection committee to assess the application based on the information on the form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z 83 and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication. If the certified copies contradict the details on the CV or Z83 form, the candidate will automatically be disqualified and removed from the shortlist. Should the applicant possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their application. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for. Applications received after closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post should direct their inquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Note: shortlisted candidates will be subject to criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial /asset record check, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. If you are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON CHIEF DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: HS 1/2025 SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum (Level 14), (an all-inclusive package). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, homeowner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. CENTRE : Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Administration/ Public Management/ Human Resource Management (NQF 7) or equivalent qualification and minimum 5 years’ senior management experience in similar environment. Candidate must disclose financial interest, Candidate will be subjected to Compulsory Competency Assessment and technical exercise, Shortlisted Candidate will be subjected security vetting. A Valid Driver’s license. Potential applicants for posts in the Senior Management Service as well as existing SMS members who wish to progress to higher levels within the SMS are expected to successfully complete the compulsory pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS which took effect on 1 April 2020 (Full details can be sourced by following the link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Individual applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours). No applicant will be appointed in the absence of the certificate Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Applicable legislation and prescripts. Government programmes. Information management. Policies and procedures. Skills: Applied strategic thinking, budgeting and financial management. Good analytical skills, people management, citizen focus and responsiveness. Conflict management, problem solving, planning and organizing, decision making, team leadership, communication (verbal and written). DUTIES : Manage Departmental Planning and Performance Management that includes: Manage Service Delivery Improvement Plan and Batho Pele initiative. Manage the performance and development Management of all officials in the department in accordance with the Performance, Development and Management Strategy as approved by the Free State Province. Manage Organizational Development roles to achieve service delivery in the department, Manage Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of nonfinancial performance information in accordance with the relevant prescripts. Manage Information Technology for the department. Manage Housing Subsidy Systems for the department. Manage Corporate Communication. Manage Auxiliary Service for the Department. Manage and monitor the implementation of Audit Action Plan on matters affecting the Chief Directorate to ensure the improvement in the audit outcome of the Department. Promote integrated governance in the unit, through alignment of activities relating to: Help desk, Presidential Hotline, National Provincial and MEC Outreach programmes, meetings and National Publications. Manage human resource planning and administration. Manage departmental Labour Relations matters in accordance with the relevant prescripts. Manage the skills development in the Department according to the relevant prescripts. Manage and monitor the implementation of employee health and wellness framework. Compile, submit and present monthly, quarterly and annual Progress Reports on the performance/ activities of the Department and Chief Directorate compiled and submitted to the Head of Department and relevant authorities. Manage and monitor the implementation of Risk Management Framework in the Department which includes identification, mitigation and reporting of risks that impact negatively on the performance of the Department., Manage the budget, human resources and assets of the Chief Directorate effectively and efficiently in accordance with the PFMA. ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Ndumo at 082 881 3130 DISTRICT DIRECTOR: FEZILE DABI DISTRICT REF NO: HS 2/2025 SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive package). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, homeowner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. CENTRE : Fezile Dabi District REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration/ Public Management or Degree in Built environment (NQF 7) or equivalent qualification. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle managerial level/senior management level in relevant environment. Candidate must disclose financial interest, Candidate will be subjected to Compulsory Competency Assessment and technical exercise, Shortlisted Candidate will be subjected security vetting. Potential applicants for posts in the Senior Management Service as well as existing SMS members who wish to progress to higher levels within the SMS are expected to successfully complete the compulsory pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS which took effect on 1 April 2020 (Full details can be sourced by following the link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Individual applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R 400 .00. The duration of the course is 120 hours). No applicant will be appointed in the absence of the certificate. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Treasury Regulations. General Reviewed Accounting Principles. Knowledge and application of legislation, policies and procedures: The Constitution. Good governance and Batho Pele principles. Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Government decision making processes. Diversity management. Performance management and monitoring. Public Service Regulation. Government system and structure. Public Finance Management Act. Job related skills: Computer literacy. Communication skills. Management skills. Project management skills. Analytical skills. A valid driver’s license. DUTIES : Manage the Implementation of Housing programmes and Land Tenure services that includes Manage affordable, Priority and Intervention Programme. Provision of Land Tenure and Informal Settlement and Beneficiary Management. Provide Technical Services and Project Monitoring that includes: the management of all housing projects in the district, monitor all the housing projects for the districts. Manage the Administration services for the district that includes the management of Human Resources for the District, Manage the Financial services for the District, Manage Supply Chain Management issues for the District and Management of Auxiliary services in terms of switchboard and messengers. Manage and handle all external enquiries of the department. ENQUIRIES : Mr. C. Monyela at 066 486 5422 DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT REF NO: HS 3/2025 SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive package). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, homeowner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. CENTRE : Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in the field of Accounting/Finance/Economics/Public Finance with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle managerial level in relevant environment. Candidate must disclose financial interest, Candidate will be subjected to Compulsory Competency Assessment and technical exercise, Shortlisted Candidate will be subjected security vetting. Potential applicants for posts in the Senior Management Service as well as existing SMS members who wish to progress to higher levels within the SMS are expected to successfully complete the compulsory pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS which took effect on 1 April 2020 (Full details can be sourced by following the link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Individual applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R 400 .00. The duration of the course is 120 hours). No applicant will be appointed in the absence of the certificate. Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, economic analysis, budgeting, financial analysis and the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Computer Literacy. Valid driver’s licence. DUTIES : To strategically advice and assist management and other officials in the department on matters related to budget and financial management. To ensure sound accounting practices in the department. To ensure the maintenance of accurate accounting records in the department. To ensure the successful implementation of a debt management in the department. To ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of a payroll function in the department. To ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Bank Account of the department. To monitor and advice the CFO and HOD on the optimal implementation of revenue resources. To develop and ensure the effective implementation of Departmental Accounting Policies. To facilitate the compilation of Annual Financial Statements. To plan, manage and co-ordinate all resources in the Directorates. To advice Senior Management, the CFO and the HOD on the compilation of the budget of the Department. To ensure advice, monitor and implement structures on the financial systems. To manage and report on the monthly cash flow of the Department. To ensure that corrective measures are taken to improve budget spending in the department. To evaluate financial information and advice the CFO and the HOD. Manage and handle all external enquiries of the department. ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Molikoe at 082 668 6610
OTHEER POSTS PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A REF NO: HS 4/2025 SALARY : R879 342 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance. CENTRE : Thabo Mofutsanyana District REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a Degree/National Higher diploma in (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience. If a candidate has a B-Tech degree (NQF 7) in the built environment or equivalent a minimum of four (4) years certified managerial experience is required. If a candidate has an honours degree (NQF 8) in built environment or equivalent qualification a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. Computer literacy, knowledge and understanding of the following Acts: Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Building Regulations and Environmental Conservation Act, knowledge and understanding of the Government Procurement System, good planning, financial and budget skills, sound analytical and good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge and understanding of the JBCC and GCC form of contract. DUTIES : Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a relevant Manager/ Director. Project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements subject to the approval of the relevant Manager. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project accounting and financial management, report project progress to relevant Manager. Manage project budget and resources in consultation with relevant Manager, Office administration. Provide inputs to relevant manager with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management under the guidance of the relevant Manager. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the record management system and the architectural library and utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and development, keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. ENQUIRIES : Mr. M. Mohloki Tel No: (058) 713 0316 PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A REF NO: HS 5/2025 SALARY : R879 342 per annum, (OSD), (an all-inclusive package). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion, and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, homeowner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a National Higher diploma in (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience. If a candidate has a B-Tech degree (NQF 7) in the built environment or equivalent a minimum of four (4) years certified managerial experience is required. If a candidate has an honours degree (NQF 8) in built environment or equivalent qualification a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. Computer literacy, knowledge and understanding of the following Acts: Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as Building Regulations and Environmental Conservation Act, knowledge and understanding of the Government Procurement System, good planning, financial and budget skills, sound analytical and good written and verbal communication skills, knowledge and understanding of the JBCC and GCC form of contract. DUTIES : Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a relevant Manager/ Director. Project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements subject to the approval of the relevant Manager. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project accounting and financial management, report project progress to relevant Manager. Manage project budget and resources in consultation with relevant Manager, Office administration. Provide inputs to relevant manager with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management under the guidance of the relevant Manager. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the record management system and the architectural library and utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and development, keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. ENQUIRIES : Mr. Sebitlo at 082 772 4888
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