EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 Skills: Ability to work with various stakeholders- especially those involved in Youth Development. Advanced organising and negotiation skills. Conflict management and resolution skills. Critical thinking skills, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills and Mobilisation Skills. 
Added advantages: A relevant post graduate qualification. A SAQA recognised qualification in youth development work. Experience in the IGR and Local Government space will be an added advantage. Suitably qualified Persons with Disabilities will be given preference. 
 
KPA: Manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the provincial youth development strategy and other national youth development frameworks: Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of the Youth Development Strategy and National Policy Frameworks on Youth Development. Facilitate the development of the Provincial Youth Implementation Framework/ Plan in conjunction with provincial government and public entities. Manage the monitoring of the implementation of the Provincial Youth Implementation Framework/ Plan and report thereon. Manage the integration of youth development into the mainstream of government programmes by participating in the strategic planning of departments and municipalities to ensure the inclusion of youth development programmes in their APPs and IDPs, as articulated in the Provincial Youth Development Strategy and other relevant Youth Development Policy Frameworks. Guide and monitor the mainstreaming of youth development in policies, programmes and plans of government and other role players involved in delivering services to the youth. Co-ordinate and manage Youth Development Forums – Provincial and Local Government levels. Ensure inclusion of marginalized youth, e.g. young people with disability, young women and rural youth by facilitating the creation of an enabling environment for previously marginalized communities to tap into government youth development programmes. 
Manage and facilitate the implementation of youth empowerment programmes for entrepreneurship and economic development: Explore and facilitate various opportunities for youth to participate in the various economic sectors, especially those prominent in the Province. Co-ordinate and manage the provision of mentorship and support to young people for their economic empowerment and development: to create business awareness and encourage the development of small businesses and cooperatives and ensure the access finance, skills development, market linkages and networking opportunities. Manage the facilitation of the creation of job opportunities through various initiatives and Youth Development Flagship Programmes and strategic initiatives. Facilitate and monitor youth-focused planning and budgeting within departments, municipalities and entities and ensure compliance with the relevant redress policy and legislative frameworks. Manage the facilitation, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of youth programmes in the Provincial Departments, District Municipalities and State Owned Entities. 
Facilitate the development of a provincial skills and talent pipeline that is responsive to the socio-economic needs of the province: Facilitate establishment of partnerships- on youth development- with business associations, SETAs and other sectors to create opportunities and source funding as well as with institutions of higher learning, including strengthening the existing ones. Facilitate the creation of viable pathways for out of school youth and school leavers into post school learning opportunities. Strengthen partnerships for skills development projects with Education Institutions, Private Sector and relevant sectors. Facilitate talent and skills pipeline that is responsive to the socio-economic needs of the province by facilitating of exposure of young people to support and career awareness opportunities at school, tertiary and work place levels. Monitor the provision of financial support through bursaries and employment preparedness through internship and learnership programmes, including the placement of youth in workplaces to enable them to gain experiential learning. 
Conduct research on issues pertaining to youth, mobilize and organize young people to take charge of their wellbeing: Manage the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive database on youth in the province (on various issues and aspects), which is accessible to provincial government for planning and decision making. Facilitate the conducting of research on various aspects of youth development matters in partnership with educational institutions, Statistics SA and maintain a provincial repository of research projects. Manage and facilitate the mobilization of youth stakeholders and civil organizations in the province through various platforms towards youth development and for assessment of impact of government programmes related to youth, amongst others. Co-ordination of youth stakeholders towards youth development through various platforms. 
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 within area of operation with minimum guidance from the supervisor. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure effect management of resources within the Unit. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance and supply chain management protcols and prescripts in area of responsibility. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED STRATEGY & PLANNING x 02 
(Governance & Administration Cluster and Economic Development Cluster) 
Salary Package: R826 053 Per Annum (Level 12) 
(Ref: OTP02/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 B. Degree as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Management or related qualification in Social Science/Humanities with a minimum of 3-5 years Assistant Director Experience in development planning in the public service. 
Knowledge: Legislative framework and relevant government procedures, Policy analysis, policy development and policy implementation and review processes, Strategy development, strategy management as well as strategy monitoring and review processes, Monitoring and Evaluation processes, National Development Plan, Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan, Government Cluster System, priorities and outcomes approach, Government planning cycle & Systems of governance and administration. 
Managerial competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management, Programmes and Project Management 
 
KPA’S: Development of the integrated provincial medium and long term strategic plans and guide the implementation thereof: Develop and review the Provincial Development Plan (PDP) to guide long term planning in the province. Develop and review the 5 year implementation plan informed by global, continental, national and local sphere plans and frameworks. Collaborate with different spheres of government for the development of provincial and local plans, including the 5 year implementation plan so as to promote alignment. Coordinate the implementation of POA through the Cluster system. Coordinate planning activities to ensure coherence between sectoral strategic plans, policies and sectoral service delivery programmes across the province through the cluster system. Develop the integrated provincial planning frameworks and support departments, district municipalities and metros with the implementation thereof. Coordinate sectoral macro planning and the adequate resourcing for the implementation thereof. 
Coordinate the development of provincial short term strategic plans and guide the implementation thereof: Coordinate and guide departments in the development of short term provincial strategic and sectoral plans i.e. 5 year Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans (APPs) so as to ensure alignment to provincial priorities and compliance to planning frameworks. Coordinate and support the convening and the functionality of the planning community of practice and seminars for sharing of best practices and capacity building. 
Manage the analysis of provincial and local plans. Draft the analysis of departmental plans for alignment to provincial and sectoral priorities as well as the relevant frameworks. Draft the analysis of IDPs to ensure alignment with government priorities and sectoral plans. 
Manage the allocated resources of the sub- directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL BROADBAND & UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: NETWORK SERVICES (ONE YEAR CONTRACT) 
Salary Package: R733 257.00 Per Annum (Level 11) 
Ref: OTP03/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 B. Degree as recognised by SAQA in any ICT related field with minimum of 3-5 years Assistant Director experience in an IT enabled environment. Applicable OEM-accredited advanced certifications in network, datacentre applications, and/or telecommunications infrastructure required. ITIL Practitioner, Princ2 Agile, and/or TOGAF (Level II) certification an added advantage. Expert knowledge of ICT implementation planning for 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. 
 
KPA’S: ● Manage and monitor the provision of Provincial Broadband Network Services (i.e. Performance & Security monitoring (NOC/SOC), Incident-Management, Problem-Management), specifically, but not limited to: Broadband Network Routing and Switching; Broadband Network Security; and Broadband Network Wireless.● Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly, that are necessary to perform and deliver services in accordance with the approved requirements and prioritised needs relating to business and technology planning, development, implementation and maintenance: Ensure service delivery is in accordance with the business and technology specifications. Ensures quality control. Ensure that the expense structure remains within the budgets allocated to the department for information technology, by tracking all expenditure relating to business and technology solutions planning, development, implementation and maintenance. Ensure effective capacity management and planning to meet business demands relating to business and technology solutions. Co-ordinates project management. Liaison with client departments. ● Maintains technical architectures for the department within provincial strategies and architectures. Manages data-administration and enterprise application integrations. ● Manage the implementation and maintenance of advanced technologies. ● Provide inputs on to the development and planning policy and strategy relating infrastructure and ICT security. ● Develop, co-ordinate and manage ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards and processes. Implement and maintain ICT infrastructure and security plans and strategies. ● Ensure proper certification of planned ICT infrastructure and security solutions. ● Provide inputs into the budget and fiscal process. ● Manage all aspects of business solutions, ICT infrastructure and security service delivery and operational support. ● Manage ICT infrastructure, business solutions and security projects. ● Manage the provision of business solutions services. Member of the component’s management team. 

 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL BROADBAND & UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS: CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT (ONE YEAR CONTRACT)
Salary Package: R733 257.00 Per Annum (Level 11) 
Ref: OTP04/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 B. Degree as recognised by SAQA in any ICT related field minimum of 3-5 years Assistant Director experience in IT enabled environment. Applicable Internationally-accredited intermediate and/or advanced certifications in ICT Service Management (ITIL), Project Management (Princ2 Agile), and/or Enterprise Architecting (TOGAF) are required. Expert knowledge of ICT implementation planning for 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. 
 
KPA’s: ● Ensure effective capacity management and planning to meet business demands relating to services. Manage the conditions of contracts. Facilitate, renew, extend and cancel contracts. ● Monitor and coordinate supplier performance. ● Ensures quality control. Ensure that the expense structure remains within the budgets allocated to the department for information technology by tracking expenditures. ● Develop service level agreements for contract management and administration. ● Liaison with client departments. ● Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly, that are necessary to perform and deliver services in accordance with the approved requirements and prioritised needs relating client services. 
 
 
 
 
 
HR PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE & INFORMATION SYSTEMS 
Salary Package: R257 508.00 Per Annum (Level 07) 
Ref: OTP05/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in Human Resources Management and/or Public Management and Persal Certificates in Introduction, Establishment Administration (proof of certificates must be attached) with 1-2 years relevant experience in government. Knowledge of PERSAL. Ability to work with numbers, ability to conceptualize client requirements and be able to effective communication with senior officials, ability to work under pressure.
 
KPA’s: Ensure the creation, maintenance and abolishment of the approved departmental structure on Persal. Ensure the provision of Persal reports to clients, compiling the monthly Persal Management Report, Staff Movements Report and other reports required by internal clients, auditors and other departments. Ensure that Persal information is always updated. Assist clients with Persal enquiries and requests regarding the Persal establishment and Personnel information. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OD & CHANGE MANAGEMENT 
Salary Range: R 376 596. 00 – R443 601 .00 per Annum (Level 09) 
Ref: OTP06/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
Re-advertisement (candidates applied before are encouraged to re-apply) 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF level 7 Degree as recognized by SAQA in Industrial Engineering /Operations management / Management Services / Industrial Psychology and Job Evaluation Certificate with Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of OD at a Supervisor level. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and prescripts that governs OD & JE in the Public Sector, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, South Africa Constitution & Job Evaluation Systems. Skills in Applied Strategic Thinking, Applying Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information Management, Diversity Management, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems, Planning and Organising & Project Management. 
 
KPA’s: Review and redesign departmental organisational structure: Facilitate the processes in conducting a diagnosis analyses and compile diagnostic report. Develop and maintain functional structure. Consult proposed functional structure with internal and external stakeholders in the department. Develop organisational structure. Compile OD report. Implement and maintain post establishment. 
Conduct business processes mapping and develop standard operating procedures for the department: Identify and prioritise processes to be mapped. Conduct business process modelling. Conduct business process analysis. Conduct process improvement. Develop Standards Operating Procedures for the department. 
Facilitate the development of job description for the department: Review Job Descriptions and ensure alignment to the approved organisational structure. Render guidance / assistance to all stakeholders on the development of Job Descriptions. Conduct workshops on development and reviewal of Job Descriptions. Ensure job description database is developed. Maintain the job description database and keep it up to date. 
Coordinate and ensure implementation of job evaluation: Identify all positions that are due for a job evaluation process. Conduct job analysis and the capture data in the system. Present evaluated positions to relevant je structures. Draft report requesting approval of je results and implementation of results. Capture JE results in the system (PERSAL). Assist in the reviewal of departmental job evaluation (JE) policy. Conduct workshop on changes with regards to job evaluation process. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: RESEARCH, POLICY COORDINATION, M&E x 02 
Salary Range: R 257 508.00 – R303 339.00 per Annum (Level 07) 
Ref: OTP07/08/2019) 
CENTRE: Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification with Microsoft Office suit at intermediate level. 3-5 years’ experience in rendering a support or administration service to senior management with good understanding of government operations. Skills: Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, good telephone etiquette, computers skills, Computer Skills, Basic knowledge on financial administration and Conflict resolution 
 
KPA’S: Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to office: Receive telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls for the senior manager, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be forwarded. In the process the job incumbent should finalize some enquiries. Perform advanced typing work. Operate and ensure that office equipment, e.g. fax machines and photocopiers are in good working order. Record the engagements of the senior manager. Utilize discretion to decide whether to accept/decline or refer to other employees’ requests for meetings, based on the assessed importance and urgency of the matter. Coordinate with and sensitizes/advises the manager regarding engagements. Compile realistic schedules of appointments. 
Renders administrative support services: Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the manager in line with relevant legislation and policies. Obtain inputs, collates and compiles reports, e.g.: Progress reports, Monthly reports, & Management reports. Scrutinize routine submissions/ reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the manager. Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Draft documents as required. File documents for the manager and the unit where required. Collect, analyze and collate information requested by the manager. Clarify instructions and notes on behalf of the manager. Ensure that travel arrangements are well coordinated. Prioritise issues in the office of the manager. Manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationary, refreshments etc. for the activities of the manager and the unit. Obtain the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advices and monthly salary reports. 
Provides support to the office regarding meetings: Scrutinise documents to determine actions/information/other documents required for meetings. Collect and compile all necessary documents for the manager to inform him/her on the contents. Record minutes/decisions and communicates to relevant role players, follow-up on progress made. Prepare briefing notes for the manager as required. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required. 
Supports the office with the administration of the manager’s budget: Collect and coordinate all the documents that relate to the manager's budget. Assist manager in determining funding requirements for purposes of MTEF submissions. Keep record of expenditure commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts manager of possible over- and under spending. Check and correlate BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Identify the need to move funds between items, consults with the manager and compiles draft memos for this purpose. Compare the MTEF allocation with the requested budget and informs the manager of changes. 
Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly: Remain up to date with regard to the prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the manager. 
 
 

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Closing Date: 30 AUGUST 2019 @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. 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.