EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

​NOTE : To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send and email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fridays). Should you submit your applications/CVs to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za and not as specified – your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. No Faxed, No e-mailed applications will be accepted. Forward applications to the relevant centre. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. No faxed applications will be accepted. Note: Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will therefore not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected 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. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce or attach a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.  Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSRAC 01/01/2023 
SALARY : R1 308 051 - R1 563 948 per annum (Level 14), (range: an all-inclusive remuneration) 
CENTRE : Head Office (Qonce) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Social Science in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management/Public Administration/Public Management/Legal Services as recognised by SAQA with 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level (SMS). SMS pre-entry certificate (proof of registration) is one of the minimum requirements for SMS positions as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. Highly diligent, confident candidates with substantial management experience. Sound management of human capacity, financial and assets within the office. Competencies: Knowledge of government policies and planning systems. Project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, planning, and organising, problem solving skills, ability to work in a team. Able to work under pressure and difficult deadlines. Applicable legislations, polices, prescripts and procedures, government programmes, information management, citizen focus and responsiveness, develop others, applied technology basics, applied strategic thinking, people management, Networking and building bonds, diversity management, computer literacy, negotiation, communication and information management, presentation, budget and financial management, project / management, strategic management, motivational. Must have excellent analytic skills in communication (both written and verbal), strong strategic capability and leadership, public knowledge management skills, people management, diversity management, risk management, corporate governance, client orientation and customer focus. Strong budgeting and financial management, change management and service delivery innovation. Excellent facilitation, research, negotiation, presentation, project management, strategic planning and motivations skills. Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and drive policy development, strategy, and business planning on corporate services. Ensure successful establishment and implementation of policies, strategies, and business plans within subject field in accordance with national and provincial regulatory frameworks and directives. Render policy advice within the subject field. Ensure regular updating / reviewing / renewing and roll-out of strategic and business plans concurrent with departmental and service delivery objectives. Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of policies and plans on a regular basis. Ensure efficient and aligned budget processes of corporate services. Manage and coordinate human resource planning and administration services. Ensure the efficient personnel provisioning and staff mobility services. Administer proper administration of compensation, employee service benefits and conditions of service. Ensure integrity and safety of human resource information. Coordinate the provision of organizational development and design services in line with organizational strategy and needs. Ensure transformation and change management across all functional streams of the department. Ensure the provision of employee relation services. Ensure optimal employee / employer relations. Administer proper grievance procedures and processes and advisory services. Ensure viable employee assistance and advisory programmes. Coordinate employee wellness programmes. Ensure proper skills development, planning and coordination. Manage the personnel performance management process. Manage and administer legal services. Provide legal support services to the HOD for the department. Provide legal opinions. Carry out all administrative legal actions to ensure compliance. Manage litigations of the department. Ensure the provision of communication services. Ensure the provisioning of customer care services. Provide media liaison and marketing services. Provide stakeholders and event management services. Manage and facilitate the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) management strategy. Ensure appropriate control and safety of ICT assets. Oversee successful implementation of ICT projects and services. Ensure proper alignment of ICT projects and services with departmental business intent. Promote safe, effective, and proper utilization of information systems and information technology. Oversee successful operation and maintenance of transversal systems. Oversee provision of security management services. Ensure implementation of departmental security policy in respect of physical, environment and information etc. Ensure access for classified information in accordance with the level of security clearances. Ensure advisory services on security matters in relation to departmental programmes. Ensure screening/vetting of officials in the department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Y. Dlamkile Tel No: 043 492 1386 or Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 – Head Office (Qonce) 
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.