EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

Skills: Applied Strategic Thinking, Applying Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information Management, Continuous Improvement, Citizen Focus and Responsiveness, Managing Interpersonal, Conflict Management, Problems Solving, Planning and Organising, Decision Making, Project Management, Team Leadership, Communication (verbal & written) 
 
KPA’s: Ensure the management of creditors payments and reconciliation of accounts: Manage settlement of creditor’s accounts. Manage drawing and processing payment reports. Manage maintenance of accrual and invoice register. Manage reconciliation of creditor’s accounts. Ensure the management of salary payments and rebates: Manage authorisations and processing of salary payments, deductions and terminations on Persal. Manage and maintain departmental salary records. Manage reconciliations between Persal and BAS. Management of salary pay-overs and statutory returns including tax. Ensure the provisioning of departmental bas system control support: Ensure the management of BAS information systems. Ensure the management and monitoring of exception reports. Ensure the management of departmental system control support and facilitation of systems training. Ensure the management and maintenance of accounts records. Ensure the management of reconciliations between LOGIS and BAS. Ensure the management of cash flow releases and reconciliations. . Manage the provisioning of revenue and debt management: Ensure the management of revenue collection and receipting. Ensure the reviewal of policies and procedures. Ensure the management of petty cash and cash on hand. Ensure the management of debt and the write-off thereof in compliance with the prescripts. Manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. 
 
An SMS pre-Entry Certificate is one of the minimum requirements for SMS as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CABINET SECRETARIAT (EXCO, CABINET & CLUSTER) 
Salary Package: R 1 057 326. 00 Per Annum (Level 13) 
(Ref: OTP 02/07/2020) , Bhisho
(RE-ADVERTISEMENT: those who previously applied are encouraged to apply) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 7 B. degree/ Advanced Diploma (qualification certificate) in Public Relations/Communications/Public Administration/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. An SMS pre-Entry Certificate. A minimum of five years working as a Deputy Director – three of which should be in an executive support environment. An understanding of the constitution as it relates to the Executive Council of the Province. An understanding of, and experience in, the Government Cluster and Cabinet system of government. 
 
Capabilities and Competences are required: Policy development, Planning, Research, Report writing, Computer literacy, People Management, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Budget and Financial Management, Change Management, Information & Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus & Communication (verbal & written). 
Good knowledge of the functioning of a provincial government and more specifically within the context of an Office of the Premier; Knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; knowledge of policy development; knowledge of legislative framework and government procedures on public finance, human resource management and supply chain management; knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector. 
 
KPA’s: Manage the provision of administrative and support services to the Cabinet Secretary, EXCO structures as well as the Provincial Management forum of HODs: Provide secretarial support services to the Cluster and Cabinet Committee on Economic Development, including, Convening the monthly and special meetings of the Clusters and Cabinet Committee, Overseeing the compilation of agendas and document packs for the meetings and distribution to the relevant Heads of Department and MEC’s, Overseeing the recording of minutes and resolutions of the cluster and cabinet committees, Overseeing the compilation of a decision matrix for each of the meetings and distribution to the Heads of Department. Manage the storage of Executive Council resolutions and documentation in a secure and orderly manner, Deal with queries relating to Executive Council resolutions emanating from departments, Ensure the secure storage of Executive Council memoranda and resolutions, Ensure compliance with the Cabinet Handbook requirements (MISS). Provide support to the leader of government business, and attend meetings of the Legislature Programming Committee in order to coordinate the programmes of EXCO and the Legislature. 
 
Provide Administrative support to the unit, including: Review Executive Support (EXCO, Cabinet and Cluster) performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness. Supervise and co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Cabinet Support unit. 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 the implementation and management of risk, finance, and supply-chain management protocols and prescripts in area of responsibility, including: Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections. 
 
An SMS pre-Entry Certificate is one of the minimum requirements for SMS as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives 
 
 

 
 
INVESTIGATOR (X2) 
Ref. OTP 03/07/2020 ( Bhisho) 
Salary Package: R 733 257 Per Annum (Level 11) 
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT OF 12 MONTHS) 
(RE-ADVERTISEMENT: those who previously applied are encouraged to apply) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF level 7) in Commerce/Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Criminal Law coupled with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in forensic/law enforcement/criminal law environment of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level. Registered with a Professional Association or Body. Skills and competencies: Theory and practice of conducting investigations. Knowledge and application of applicable Public Sector Legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Depth knowledge of investigation legislation. Investigating, Monitoring and Reporting. Applying Technology, Communication and Information Management, Continuous Improvement, Citizen Focus and Responsiveness, Impact and Influence, Planning and Organising, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management, Team Leadership, Computer Literate in MS Office and Good Communication Skills. 
 
KPA’s: Provide investigative support to the Office of the Premier: Render support in identifying, managing and facilitating the investigation of medico-legal claims reported to or identified by the Office of the Premier/Department of Health. Support the development and implementation of an investigation plan and facilitate adherence to it. Monitor and facilitate investigations and projects, ensuring the effective identification of needs, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication. Identify and implement ways to address those needs to uplift investigation capability. Coordinate and conduct investigations and liaise with Provincial Treasury, the Special Investigating Unit and the Directorate of Priority Crimes(Hawks). Prepare affidavits and evidence files and testify in civil and criminal cases. Manage area of responsibility: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the unit produces excellent work in terms of quality, quantity and timeliness. Independently create an environment of motivation and control. Personal performance agreements, workplans and personal development plans (PDP’s) to be contracted and implemented in a timely manner. Ensure that assets are managed, maintained and safeguarded. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SALARY ADMINISTRATION 
Salary Package: R376 596.00 Per Annum (Level 09) 
Ref. OTP04/07/2020 
(RE-ADVERTISEMENT: those who previously applied are encouraged to apply) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/ Public Finance or any other related field, with minimum 3 years as in Finance environment at supervisory salary level (7/8). 
 
KPA’s: Facilitate the payment of salaries and deduction of payments to third parties. Manage monthly reconciliations - BAS, PERSAL and suspense accounts. Facilitate Bas payments and authorization of journals. Render salary admin duties. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
 
 
 
 
NETWORK CONTROLLER - INSTITUTIONAL BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY SUPPORT 
Salary Package: R 257 508 Per Annum (Level 07) 
(Ref: OTP05/07/2020) (Bhisho) 
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT OF 12 MONTHS) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, National Diploma 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.
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Closing Date: 14 AUGUST 2020 @15H00
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za 
 
Applications can be forwarded through one of the following Address: 
FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER. 
Hand Delivery: Room 0007, Ground, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho.
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. Alternatively applications can be emailed to: Nozuko.mafu@otp.ecprov.gov.za / vusumzi.booysen@otp.ecprov.gov.za / nkosinathi.loli@otp.ecprov.gov.za  
 
Enquiries: Mr. V. Booysen; Ms Xesha; Mbangi at (040) 609/ 6248 / 6290/ 6432. 
 
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). Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.