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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION - SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be sent to: The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Attention: Human Resource Admin & Recruitment, by email to HR@dpme.gov.za (please quote the relevant post and reference number) or hand delivered at 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
CLOSING DATE : 02 July 2021 at 16:30 pm
WEBSITE : www.dpme.gov.za
NOTE The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z.83 accompanied by certified copies of all qualifications, Identity Document, valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job), proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, and a comprehensive CV specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only send documents related to the requirements in the advert. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
NOTE The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z.83 accompanied by certified copies of all qualifications, Identity Document, valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job), proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, and a comprehensive CV specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only send documents related to the requirements in the advert. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. The DPME is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Reference checks will be done during the selection process. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by DPME. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written test as part of the selection process. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. SMS will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by DPSA. All candidates shortlisted for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. The DPME reserves the right to utilise practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The DPME also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is the successful completion of the SNR Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Candidates are required to use the new Z83 (Application for employment) that is implemented with effect from 1 January 2021. A copy can be downloaded on the website of the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA) at www.dpsa.gov.za
OTHER POST
SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER REF NO: 019/2021
CD: Planning Alignment
SALARY : R316 791 – R373 167. per annum (level 8) plus benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF 06) or in Social Sciences, Economics, Finance or Public Management or equivalent with at least 4 years’ experience of which 3 years must be in an administrative functioning in a planning and/or development environment and 1 year at supervisory level. Must have basic desktop research skills, computer skills (MS Office Suite) and analytical skills should possess the following skills: Ability to apply administrative and technical/ professional skills in planning. Ability to accept responsibility, work independently, and produce good quality of work. Must be a team player, flexible, reliable and have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have good Interpersonal relations, Planning and Execution skills and good leadership skills. Ability to Manage/Control financial resources. Must have the ability to delegate and empower subordinates. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations and Public Service Act and Regulations.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible to provide support and coordination of the oversight of Short and Medium-Term Planning and Reporting in government. This entails providing support in the assessment of the draft Medium-Term Plans, providing support in the analysis of performance reports, and Coordinating engagements with departments (National, Provincial) & schedule 3A & 3C Public Entities. Coordinate capacity building for department’s and 3A & 3C Public Entities w.r.t Medium Term Planning and Reporting; Support the coordination of Planning Forums. In addition, the candidate will provide effective administrative support to the tasks/ outputs of the Chief Directorate: Planning Alignment. Compile accurate minutes for meetings within the Chief Directorate. Rendering financial reporting services. Budget Monitoring and Reporting. Monitoring invoices and Payment. Rendering of effective human resources support: Ensuring timely submission of performance agreements, reviews and assessments of staff members of the Unit; ensuring that leave registers are completed in the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Lehong, Tel No (012) 312-0540.