EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - INTERNSHIP (X16)

Provide logistical support for the implementation of population capacity development programmes in districts. Provide elementary support with the monitoring of population programmes. 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC PLANNING INTERNSHIP (8) 
STIPEND: R60 000 per annum 
(Ref DSD) Alfred Nzo (1): Amatole (1): BCM (1): Chris Hani (1): Joe Gqabi (1): NMM (1): OR Tambo (1):  Sarah Baartman (1) 
 
Minimum Requirements: Grade 12/ Senior Certificate plus a B. Degree/National Diploma in Social Science OR Public Administration/ Policy Studies OR Auditing 
 
Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, LRA, BCEA, Public Service Regulations and relevant Government Regulations and Policies. Sound knowledge of Human Resource Policies, Strategies and related matters. Knowledge of PMDS. Knowledge of Budgeting Processes in the Government, ability to work extended hours. Strategic capability, analytical and negotiation skills. Knowledge of disciplinary procedure and code and relevant legislation, Good written and oral communication skills, customer care, people management, change management, coordination and planning. Strong planning skills, sound interpersonal and conflict management skills. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Provide support to programmes on the alignment of national, provincial and sector priorities and linkage of government outcomes to strategic goals. Analyze the information submitted and ensure alignment to provincial priorities. Consolidate the APP and Operational Plans submitted by Programmes. Assist in the facilitation of Strategic Sessions with the directorate and branches and incorporate inputs into consolidated strategic plans. Alignment of District Operational Plans with the budget allocation. Coordinate policy development matters within the district. Assist in validation, analysis, evidence collection and dissemination of performance information. Analysis and quality checking of the collated district reports. Assist in coordination of district quarterly performance review sessions. Physically visit the projects as per approved Departmental reports and validate if the achievements were carried out. Facilitate submission of evidence by District programmes. Analysis of evidence by Programs for all the achieved outputs. 
 

CLOSING DATE: 2019. 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.zaorwww.ecdsd.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za 
 
Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z Moyeni at 083 579 6298 OR Ms A. Njaba 078 563 3689 OR Mr M Madonci 081 257 4392. 
 
Applications can be forwarded to the following District: 
HEAD OFFICE: Hand Delivery: Albertina Sisulu Building , corner of Hargreaves Road and Hockey Close, King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. Njaba or Post to The Head of Department: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605 Enquiries can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at 043 605-5049 / Ms A. Njaba 043 605-5101/ Mr M. Madonci 0436055110. 
 
DISTRICT OFFICES: 
Alfred Nzo: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 401, Mnt Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7 Mt Ayliff Counseling Centre, Garane Street for the attention of Ms L. Gawula. Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Gawula at 039 – 2540900 
 
Amathole: The District Co-ordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 9066, East London, 5200, or hand delivered at Absa Building, No. 85 Oxford Street, East London for the attention of Ms Z. Habe. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Habe at 0437116626 
 
Buffalo City Metro: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 170 Oxford Street, East London, for the attention of Ms P. Kula Enquiries may be directed to Mr M. Yonana at 043 705-5650 / Ms P. Kula 043 705-5638. 
 
Chris Hani: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street, Queenstown, for the attention of Ms N Mzinjana. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at (045) 808-3709 
 
Joe Ggqabi: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X 1002, Aliwal North or hand delivered at Aliwal North Spar Hotel, Dan-Pienaar Street, Aliwal North Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duba at 051 633-1616 OR Mr S Luzipho at 051 633-1609. 
 
Nelson Mandela Metro: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private bag X 3906 North End 5056 or hand delivered at Room 208, IbhayiBulding, Straundale Road Enquiries may be directed to Ms L. Thompson 041 406-5750 
 
Sarah Baartman: The District Co-ordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Kewuti at 046 636-1484: 
 
O.R. Tambo: The Head of the Department, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 6000, Umtata, 5099 or hand delivered to at Room No 1045, 10th floor Botha Sigcau Building, for the attention of Ms Z. Dlanjwa. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z. Dlanjwa at 047 - 5310944. 
 
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable 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. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

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