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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
Department of Social Development in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Females, Coloureds, Whites & Indians and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be adhered to. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Should be forwarded to Provincial Office: Albertina Sisulu Building, No 7 Beatrice Street (behind KFC-Alexandra Road), King William’s Town, for the attention of Ms. A Njaba or post to The Director: HRA: Social Development, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho, 5605. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Z. Moyeni 
 
CLOSING DATE : 05 March 2021 
 
 
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. 
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DSD 01/01/2021 
Re-advertised Previous Interested applicants are invited to re- apply as well 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office (KWT) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, plus an appropriate NQF level 7 (B. Degree) qualification in Human Resource Management/Development/Public Management/ Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification in the Social Sciences, Business Management or other relevant field would be an added advantage. 5 years’ experience at Senior Management level in the Human Resource Management environment with a strong track record in a corporate services environment. A valid driver’s license. Advanced computer literacy. An SMS pre-Entry Certificate must be attached, and this is in compliance with DPSA Directive paragraph 10.3.Competencies: Sound understanding of the public sector regulatory frameworks, processes, systems, and transformation agenda with precise knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, PAIA, PAJA, POPIA BCEA, COIDA. Specialized knowledge of personnel provisioning and utilization processes, condition of services and termination, structure and functioning of the department, PERSAL literacy and personnel information systems, collective agreements, Codes of Remunerations and Public Management Finance Act. Must have excellent communication skills, change management, client orientation and customer focused, diversity management, risk management, audit and assurance. Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment. Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment. 
 
DUTIES : Drive the strategic planning and implementation process of all components under his/her control and management. Manage corporate services related projects. Ensure coordination and monitoring of corporate services and related projects. Ensure management of Human Resources Administration and Planning Ensure the management of Human Resource capacity Development and Organisational Development. Ensure the management of Employee relations and Employee health and awareness. Ensure the co-ordination of strategic planning and policy development. Ensure management of public relations and communication. Manage Human Resource Administration and Planning. Ensure development and implementation of Human Resource Plan. Ensure the management of HR Information system. Ensure the rendering of recruitment and selection. Ensure coordination of conditions of services and remuneration. Ensure safe keeping of personnel records. Ensure sound public relations and communication services. Management of public relations and communication. Management of communication strategy. Ensure the development of communication strategy. Ensure formulation and development of Policies and Strategic planning. Ensuring the development of policies. Ensuring development of departmental strategic plans and reports. Ensuring that the regulations framed under the regulations promulgated under the various Acts are captured in daily operations. Ensure that norms and standard and practices are adhered to. Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of all programmes. Ensuring the quality assurance of all programmes in the department. Management of Human Resources capacity Development and Organisational Development. Ensuring management of Human Resources Development. Ensuring management and implementation of PMDS. Management of organizational Development and designs. Management of Employee relations and employee health and wellness. Management of employees relations. Management of collective bargaining. Ensuring Quality of work and life management. Ensuring Health and safety programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at Tel No: (043) 605-5110 / Ms A. Njaba Tel No: (043) 605-5101

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WELLNESS REF NO: DSD 02/02/2021 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Provincial Office (KWT) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, plus an appropriate NQF level 7 qualification Degree in Social Work or Psychology or related field. At least 3 years at supervisory level 7/8.Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Legislation, Department of Public Service and Administration Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework and related policies. Environment or human behaviour management related field. Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis and Reporting as well as Computer Literacy skills. Registration with the relevant professional body e.g. SACSSP or HPCSA and Personal Profile: Communication skills, organisation ability, motivation skills, ability to meet deadlines, self-driven, strong inter-personal relations skills and decision-making ability, approachable, analytical and innovative, ability to work in a team, research and report writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the EHWP in the Department. Interpret and implement policies regarding management of HIV and AIDS and Employee Wellness Programmes. Assist in the Development, review and distribution of HIV & AIDS policy to districts and Head Office. Promote prevention through Peer Education programme. Conduct awareness campaigns on HIV and AIDS and related illnesses. Facilitate health screening programmes for employees. Look at problems affecting employees and their families. Establish networks for the implementation of HIV & AIDS programmes. Liaise with OTP and other government departments e.g. DPSA. Liaise with professional people for referral cases e.g. Psychologists. Conduct presentations. Market the Employee Wellness Programme. Provide professional support to employees/managers on managing/improving performance of employees affected and infected with HIV & AIDS. Facilitate workshops for managers on identifying troubled employees. Counsel employees who seek help and make referrals. Establish prevention, care and support programmes as well as monitoring and evaluation. Facilitate establishment and implementation of wellness Committees in the Districts and Head Office. Conduct awareness campaigns on prevention. Encourage employees to access care and support through joining medical aid schemes. Facilitate training and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms Z. Moyeni at Tel No: (043) 605-5110 / Ms A. Njaba Tel No: (043) 605-5101