EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 
KPA’s:Ensure rollout of the ECPG Broadband initiative in accordance with the ECPG Broadband Strategy and Implementation Plan. Identify and evaluate obstacles which hinder or block the adoption and the roll out of the Broadband Infrastructure initiative. Ensure buy-in from all stakeholders at all levels by communicating clear reasons for Broadband Infrastructure initiative and addressing criticisms of others. Ensure alignment of protocols supporting the roll-out of the Broadband Infrastructure initiative. Ensure adherence to the contract and service level management of the Broadband contract. Ensure the implementation of the roll-out of broadband infrastructure initiative to ECPG sites. Direct programme/ project management for the broadband initiative. Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate. Participate in the Branch strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Senior Executive Manager on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. Review the Chief Directorate’s performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness. Report on the Chief Directorate information as required by internal and external stakeholders. Supervise and co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Chief Directorate. Develop and implement service delivery improvement programmes. Develop and supervise the implementation of the Chief Directorate’s Annual Operational Plans. Monitor and report on the implementation thereof monthly, quarterly and annually. Ensure that performance agreements and development plans are developed and implemented for subordinates within set timeframes. Ensure that subordinates performance are managed on a daily basis and that Performance Assessments of subordinates in area of responsibility are done timeously and within agreed timeframes. Ensure that vacancies are filled timeously and that the Recruitment, Selection and Placement of staff is according to lay down policy and procedure – delete sentence if no sub-ordinates. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Chief Directorate. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance and supply-chain management protocols and prescripts in area of responsibility
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: BBUC PROGRAMME/PROJECT COORDINATION AND CONTROL 
Salary Range: R1 005 063.00-R1 183 932. 00 Per Annum (Level 13) 
(Ref: OTP 02/06/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
(One year contract) 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business/ ICT field with 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level within ICT/Telecommunications work environment. Princ2/PMP/Agile/Scrum certification required. Knowledge: Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice. Expert knowledge of policy and strategy development and planning for implementation within a government environment. Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / Architecture and frameworks. Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day. Knowledge of communication, public participation and public education. Competencies: The skills required of a high level in-house advisor. Strong conceptual and formulation skills. Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. Team building and strong inter-personal skills. Excellent communication skills. Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills. Expert computer literacy skills 
 
KPA’s: Direct, monitor, and report on provincial BBIS Programmes and projects throughout the ECPG: Promote effective management of information and technology as a strategic resource. Manage the implementation of solutions, systems and infrastructure. Implement transversal or shared e-Government / ICT strategies. Manage ICT security. Manage contracts, business agreements and service level agreements. Ensure proper certification of planned ICT solutions. Develop policy and strategies. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participation in the Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Chief Director: Broadband and Unified Communications on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration. To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. Human Resource Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate. Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan, for the Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level, Chief Directorate level and Directorate level. Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate. Direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure. Direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate. Reporting to the Sub-Programme Manager on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances. Performing diligently all duties assigned by the Sub-Programme Manager. Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets. Ensuring that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL BROADBAND AND INFRUSTRUCTURE SERVICES OPERATIONS: 
Salary Range: R1 005 063.00-R1 183 932. 00 Per Annum (Level 13) 
(Ref: OTP03/06/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
(One year contract) 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business/ ICT field with 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level within ICT/Telecommunications work environment. Applicable Internationally-accredited intermediate certifications in ICT Service Management (ITIL), Project Management (Princ2), and/or Enterprise Architecting (TOGAF) an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice. Expert knowledge of policy and strategy development and planning for implementation within government environment. Expect knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for the development/ICT training, systems and security/Infrastructure and networks/Business and systems analysis/Architecture and frameworks. Advanced knowledge of Morden systems of governance and administration. Expert Computer Literate. 
 
KPA’s: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of distributed computing. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Provide directory services. Provide operations and network management services. Provide IT/IS security services. Provide messaging and collaboration services. Provide system and configuration management services. Provide desktop management services. Provide infrastructure support to national transversal systems. Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participation in the Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Chief Director: Broadband and Unified Communications on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration. To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. Human Resource Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate. Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan, for the Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level, Chief Directorate level and Directorate level. Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate. Direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure. Direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate. Reporting to the Sub-Programme Manager on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances. Performing diligently all duties assigned by the Sub-Programme Manager. Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets. Ensuring that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RESEARCH COORDINATION AND POLICY DEV. SUPPORT 
Salary Package: R826 053 Per Annum (Level 12) 
(Ref: OTP04/06/2019) BHISHO 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA or a three year degree qualification in Policy Development or Public Administration with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level working in the similar environment. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. Government planning framework. Sound knowledge and understanding of Government planning cycle (MTEF & Strategic Planning), Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation. Innovation and knowledge Management. Advanced knowledge of policy analysis, policy development and policy implementation and review process. Understanding of modern systems of governance and administration. Skills required: Change Management, knowledge management, Project Management, Information Management & Service Delivery Innovations. 
 
KPA’s: Provide support in Research and Policy development process: Facilitate the development of protocols, processes and guidelines for conduction research. Facilitate provincial macro policy analysis. Facilitate research activities in provincial and sector specific programmes that support evidence based policy decisions. Maintain repository of research products and ensure the provision of archiving services. Facilitate the dissemination of research results to inform policy development and service delivery improvement interventions. Facilitate the development of research agenda’s and plan for the province: Facilitate the development of provincial planning framework and support departments with the implementation thereof. Facilitate the development and implementation of medium to long term provincial strategic sectorial plans. Coordinate activities to ensure coherence between sectoral strategic plans, policies and sectorial service delivery programmes across the province. Collaborate with national development and other spheres of government on the development of provincial and local plans. Facilitate Provincial Macro policy analysis: Develop policy development guidelines for the province. Provide evidence based policy advice on provincial strategic imperatives as required. Develop and support implementation of transversal provincial policies and strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders. Provide analysis and input on provincial and nation draft policies, strategies, white papers and bills. Manage the allocated resources of the sub0directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NETWORK CONTROLLER - INSTITUTIONAL BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY SUPPORT (3 POSTS) 
Salary Package: R 257 508 Per Annum (Level 07) 
(Ref: OTP05/06/2019) 
(Bhisho)
(One year contract) 
 
Minimum Requirements: Appropriate National Diploma or B Degree or equivalent qualification with 2 years relevant experience in an IT enabled environment. Knowledge required: Expect knowledge of ICT, implementation planning for within a government environment. Expect knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for the development/ICT training, systems and security/Infrastructure and networks/Business and systems analysis/Architecture and frameworks. Advanced knowledge of Morden systems of governance and administration. Skills required: High level in house advisor, strong conceptual and formulation skills, Strong leadership skills with specific references to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. Expert computer literacy skills. 
 
KPA’s:Apply focus managing and monitoring the provision of Provincial Broadband Network, Datacentre Cloud, or Unified and Telecommunications Services (i.e. Performance & Security monitoring (NOC/SOC), Incident – Management, Problem-Management but not limited to: Broadband Network Routing and Switching, Broadband Network Security, Broadband Network Wireless etc. Develop and maintain network infrastructure: Installs, tests, upgrades and relocates network components to increase network capacity. Provides specialist support to network/LAN users. Carry out complex trouble shooting, determination and resolution liaising with vendors as required. Monitors network, co-ordinates installations, upgrades or enhancements to networks and participates in evaluations of new products and network. Design complex network solutions from various network diagrams/proposals. Ensures technical and functional standards are observed. Plans, Organises and controls activities of staff and contractors who are responsible for the development of infrastructure: Ensure competency of subordinates through training. Assigns personnel to projects, direct and coordinate their work. Give inputs on information technology policy, Give inputs on budgetary matters and Project Management. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY 
Salary Package: R376 596 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref: OTP06/06/2019) 
(Bhisho)
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA\ A recognized Bachelor degree / National Diploma in Security Risk Management/Criminal Justice & Forensic Investigations Security Grades with a Minimum 3 years’ experience as SAO. Knowledge Required: Legislative framework and regulatory procedures, Facilities Management, Security Management systems, Communication skills: verbal, written, presentation, Report writing, Computer literacy. Skills Required: Applied Strategic Thinking, Communication and Information Management, Continuous Improvement, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems 
 
KPA’s: Facilitate the development of security plans: Analyze the current security systems. Conduct research to alternative security systems. Facilitate the planning of security activities for departmental events. Monitor the implementation of security plans. Monitor the implementation of security framework. Ensure the correct implementation of MISS (Minimum Information Security) and MPSS ( Minimum Physical Security). Monitor the effective implementation of the access control system within the department. Monitor security contracts for user departments. Ensure the provision of security services during the opening and closing tender boxes. Facilitate vetting and screening of departmental employees. Conduct awareness campaigns on security related matters. Investigate security breach: Gather information pertaining the incident. Analyze the information. Compile incident report. Liaise with SAPS where necessary. Manage the allocated resources of the Unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 05 JULY 2019 @16H00
 
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.za or www.dpsa.gov.za or www.dedea.gov.za
 
Applications can be forwarded through one of the following options: 
 
Hand Delivery: Room 2013, Second Floor, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho. 
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. 

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 true copies of the following: all qualification/s, Matric certificate, ID and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a certified true copy of their Permanent Residence Permit to the 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 Females and Persons with disabilities (PWD) therefore are encouraged to apply.