KWAZULU-NATAL OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
Applicants must have the following knowledge, skills, training, experience and competencies: •Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the financial management sector. Proven knowledge and understanding of the: ♦Constitution of the Republic of South Africa ♦Public Service Act, as amended ♦Public Service Regulations ♦Labour Relations Act ♦Basic Conditions of Employment Act ♦Employment Equity Act ♦Public Finance Management Act ♦Treasury Regulations ♦KwaZulu-Natal Procurement Act ♦KwaZulu-Natal Internal Audit Act ♦Promotion of Access to Information Act ♦Administrative Justice Act ♦Municipal Finance Management Act ♦Borrowing Powers of Provincial Governments Act ♦Provincial Tax Regulation Process Act ♦Annual Division of Revenue Act ♦Government Immovable Asset Management Act ♦Public Audit Act ♦Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act •Strong programme and project management skills •Excellent communication and presentation skills •Client orientation and customer focus •Change management skills •Service delivery innovation skills •Problem solving analytical and numeracy •Good interpersonal skills • Economic modelling, research and analysis •Monitoring and forecasting •Contract management, budgeting and budgeting systems •Statistical and quantitative analysis •People management •Ability to work well under pressure •Facilitation expertise and stakeholder relationships •Advanced financial management capabilities •Dynamic leader who understands the operational environment of the public service, its service delivery imperatives and the divergent needs of the various constituents •Ability to initiate on a substantial basis, rural and urban community economic development in KZN to support the poverty alleviation directives of the provincial administration •Ability and experience to successfully manage special projects as identified by the administration and the Executive Authority. Key Responsibilities/Duties: •Ensure targeted financial resource allocation and utilisation as well as monitor and facilitate infrastructure delivery and coordinate and enhance revenue collection for sustainable service delivery to the citizens •Promote sound financial and fiscal management practices through good governance and improve liquidity in the Province as well as enhance Departments, Municipalities and Public Entities’ capacity and capabilities on Supply Chain Management matters •Promote good governance in the Province through the implementation of zero tolerance on fraud and corruption through stringent Internal Auditing •Ensure effective and efficient management of special infrastructure projects and strategic cabinet approved initiatives not catered for in any other Programme •Provide advice to the MEC of Finance on the Department’s performance, operations and the realisation of the strategic plan for the Department as contained in the performance agreement •Provide effective and efficient administrative systems •Provide advice and support services to the MEC, CEOs of Public Entities and Municipalities in line with the relevant legislation •Ensure sound financial management of the revenue and expenditure of the Department to manage the budget as the Accounting Officer •Maintain a culture of high performance within the Province •Represent the Department at Provincial, National and International platforms from an intergovernmental perspective •Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and overall accountability for security at the Department. This appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract with the Premier not exceeding five (5) years and an annual performance agreement with the MEC of Finance in the KwaZulu-Natal Province within three months of the date of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, APPLICANTS WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY. Enquiries: Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize: Director-General, tel. 033 341 3383. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Head Office, Pietermaritzburg ● Ref No.: KZNDOE/HOD/06/2021 ● An inclusive remuneration package of R1 978 533 per annum plus a 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. The inclusive remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual’s choice. Requirements: •A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) and a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA •8 to 10 years relevant professional managerial and practical senior management experience specifically in the education environment, of which 3 years must have been within an organ of state as defined by the Constitution •A valid unendorsed driver’s licence •Computer literacy. Applicants must have the following knowledge, skills, training, experience and competencies: •Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the education sector •Ability to provide technical advice on education service delivery to the executive level of Government •Knowledge and understanding of International, National and Provincial education service delivery imperatives and trends and the role of education services within the Province and South Africa •Developmental agenda of the Provincial Government •Development of relevant policies and strategies •Administration of policy •Education legislation and the mandate of the Department/Province •Strong leadership ability in strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration to support the realization of provincial priorities and ensure the determinants of education are adequately addressed •Excellent communication and presentation skills •Ability to work well under pressure •Skilled in the art of facilitation and have the ability to cultivate good stakeholder relationships •Advanced financial, change, programme and project management capabilities •A dynamic leader who understands the operational environment of the public service, its service delivery imperatives and the divergent needs of the various constituents •Ability to foster innovation to improve client orientation and customer focus •Experience in providing strategic leadership •Ability and experience to successfully manage special projects as identified by the Administration and the Executive Authority •Ensure integrated risk management and the implementation of minimum information security standards. Sound knowledge and understanding of the: ♦Constitution of the Republic of South Africa ♦South African Schools Act ♦National Education Policy Act ♦Employment of Educators Act ♦General and Further Education Quality Assurance Act ♦Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill ♦Abolition of Corporal Punishment Act ♦Public Service Act as amended ♦Public Service Regulations ♦Labour Relations Act ♦Basic Conditions of Employment Act ♦Employment Equity Act ♦Skills Development Act ♦Public Finance Management Act ♦Treasury Regulations and other relevant/related legislation. Duties: •Serve as the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education •Provide strategic leadership in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of basic education policies and programmes in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal •Provide strategic direction to public ordinary school education by delivering effective and efficient services to schools so that learners perform optimally and achieve targets set by the Department •Strengthen coordination and support to all schools in the province which include public ordinary schools, independent schools and public special schools •Provide strategic leadership for the provision of quality early childhood development in both public ordinary schools and registered community based ECD centres •Enhance change management by improving the quality of teaching and learning through the development, supply and effective utilisation of teachers •Strengthen the knowledge management of the Department by improving the responsiveness and efficiency of the Department’s administrative processes and systems which will direct the human and financial resources to districts and schools •Initiate, facilitate and coordinate schools’ activities between the three spheres of Government •Promote sound financial management •Provide advice to the MEC as required by the provincial framework and mandate. This appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract with the Premier not exceeding five (5) years and an annual performance agreement with the MEC of Education in the KwaZulu-Natal Province within three months of the date of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Enquiries: Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize: Director-General, tel. 033 341 3383.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL MONITORING AND EVALUATIONS Chief Directorate: Provincial Monitoring and Evaluations ● Salary Level 14: R1 251 183 - R1 495 965 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of Senior Management Service) ● Centre: Pietermaritzburg ● Ref No.: 025200/06/21 Requirements: •An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Social, Economic Science, Statistics and Policy or any other relevant equivalent qualification •Minimum of 5 years relevant senior management experience within the monitoring and evaluation environment •Computer literacy •A valid driver’s licence •A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Proven knowledge and understanding of the: ♦Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 ♦Public Service Act, as amended ♦Public Service Regulations ♦Public Finance Management Act ♦Labour Relations Act ♦Employee Performance and Management System ♦Basic Conditions of Employment Act ♦Medium Term Strategic Framework •Policy development •Statistical and quantitative analysis •Financial management •People management •Strategic planning and management •Organisational development and dispute resolution •Chairing of meetings •Excellent verbal and written communication abilities •Computer skills: MS Office Package (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Key Responsibilities/Duties: •Ensure the implementation of the Provincial Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Plan •Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of National and Provincial Government programmes •Ensure the provisioning of coordination, analysis and reporting on KZN Provincial Performance •Manage and coordinate relevant Monitoring and Evaluation Stakeholder Forums •Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate. Enquiries: Dr N.I. Ndlovu, tel. 033 341 4677. DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE SUPPORT Chief Directorate: Strategic Human Resource Management ● Salary Level 13: R1 057 326 - R1 245 495 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of Senior Management Services) ● Centre: Pietermaritzburg ● Ref No.: 026100/06/21 Requirements: •An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Development or Public Administration/Management or any other relevant equivalent qualification •5 years relevant experience at middle management level •Computer literacy •A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and skills: Proven knowledge and understanding of the: •Legislative framework governing Human Resource Management/Development, including Skills Development and the SAQA Act •Education, training and development practices •Outcome Based Education and Training •Assessment and moderation •Organisational learning and knowledge management •Organisational, development and change management •Skills Development Amendment Act •National Qualifications Framework Act •Departmental policies and circulars •Public Service Act and Regulations •Labour Relations Act •Ability to work independently •Public Finance Management Act •Basic Conditions of Employment Act •Interpretation of statutes •Administrative Law •Employment Equity Act •Batho Pele Principles •Policy development •International relations •Communication skills •Project and programme management •Chairing of meetings •Analytical thinking •Strategic planning •Motivational skills •Human Resource Management capabilities •Strong leadership skills •Influencing skills. Key Responsibilities: •Manage the provision of human resource planning, policy development and performance management •Manage the implementation process of the Human Resource Plan •Manage human resource administration services •Ensure full compliance and implementation of circulars and collective agreements •Manage human resource development and performance •Manage the human resource strategies and systems •Manage resources of the Directorate. Enquiries: Mr F.M.A. Safla, tel. 033 328 1702. NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, APPLICANTS WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY. THIS POST IS TARGETED FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES ONLY. DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS UNIT (02 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Integrity Management and Provincial Investigations Services ● Salary Level 13: R1 057 326 - R1 245 495 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of Senior Management Service) ● Centre: Pietermaritzburg ● Ref No.: 024700/06/21 Requirements: •An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Law or Commerce with Accounting or Risk Management or Internal Audit as majors or any other relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA •Minimum of 5 years relevant middle management experience within a forensic investigation environment •Computer literacy •A valid driver’s licence •A Forensic related qualification will serve as an advantage. Knowledge and skills: Proven knowledge and understanding of the: ♦Constitution of the Republic of South Africa ♦Public Financial Management Act ♦Municipal Finance Management Act ♦Municipal Systems Act ♦Promotion of Access to Information Act ♦Annual Division of Revenue Act ♦Provincial Appropriation Act ♦Provincial Internal Audit Act ♦Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act ♦Government Immovable Asset Management Act ♦Public Audit Act ♦Provincial Tax Regulation Process Act ♦Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act ♦Criminal Procedure Act ♦Public Service Act, as amended ♦Prevention of Organised Crime Act ♦Financial Intelligence Centre Act •Policy development •Statistical and quantitative analysis •Financial management •People management •Strategic planning and management •Organisational development and dispute resolution •Chairing of meetings. Key Responsibilities/Duties: •Conduct and oversee Forensic Investigations and ensure that the factual findings are correct and recommendations are legally sound •Ensure the reporting of fraud and corruption risks relating to the Risk and Advisory Services Unit •Provide transversal advice and guidance on forensic investigation services •Develop strategies, plans, policies, procedure manuals and best practices for Forensic Investigation Services •Establishment of client relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure cooperation and their needs are met •Ensure the effective and efficient management of allocated resources. Enquiries: Ms J. Naidoo, tel. 033 341 4677. NB: All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. Candidates recommended for appointment at SMS level will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the course offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to their appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. All SMS posts have been identified to target females and people with disabilities in order to achieve the 50% and 2% targets respectively, in line with National Cabinet Directive. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the regulations. Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed New Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service department. Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications (including Matric), RSA ID document and a valid unendorsed driver’s licence and proof of registration (if applicable). Failure to attach the requested documentation will result in the application not being considered. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial office of the Premier reserves the right not to make this appointment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. Applications must be posted to: The Director-General, KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, Private Bag X9037, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand-delivered to: The Chief Director: Strategic Human Resource Management, Office of the Premier, 1st Floor, Invesco Centre, 16 Chatterton Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 and marked for the attention of Mr F.M.A. Safla or emailed to: recruitment@kznpremier.gov.za. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender and disability). Suitably qualified female candidates will therefore be given preference. CLOSING DATE: 09 JULY 2021
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