EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA’s: Manage processes to ensure the optimal functioning of the Departmental Internal Audit Unit in line with the Internal Audit Charter and statutory imperatives. Develop, manage and account for the implementation of the departmental Annual Internal Audit Plan and the Rolling Three Year Plan and other internal audit engagements across business units and processes. Develop, implement, and monitor the Quality Assurance Improvement Plan (QAIP) that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity. Coordinate the development of the combined assurance model and plan for the Department. Provide assurance regarding existing controls, risk management and governance processes, policies and procedures. Manage and provide audit consultancy services to departmental Programme Managers and Units Manage processes to provide governance assurance services on the performance of all departmental programmes. Manage processes to coordinate statutory audit functions. Manage the development and maintenance of the departmental audit of predetermined objectives. Provide logistical support to the departmental Audit Committee, in line with the Internal Audit and Audit Committee Charters. Effectively, economically and efficiently manage the monetary, physical and human resource allocated to the Directorate. 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PROCESS DESIGN AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT 
Salary Range: R 1 057 326. 00 Per Annum (Level 13) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, NQF level 7 Degree at in Production / Operations Management; Industrial / Mechanical Engineering; Business Administration; Quality Management; or a related field. Knowledge of and experience in, Advanced Information and Business Modelling tools and Methodologies (Visio, Aris, SAP, etc.) will be advantageous. Minimum five (5) years’ experience at middle management level in the area of Process Design and Productivity Improvement. An SMS pre-Entry Certificate (proof of registration) is one of the minimum requirements for SMS as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives. SKILLS: Strong conceptual and formulation skills. Project management skills. Analytical skills. Strong leadership skills. Team building and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills. Computer literacy skills. Intermediate computer literacy skills. Business Process mapping skills. Presentation and facilitations skills. KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge of strategy development, management, monitoring and review processes. Advanced knowledge of change management methodologies concepts, practices and processes. Understanding of the robust change management policies and procedures. Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge of legislative framework and government procedures on public finance, human resource management and transformation. Knowledge of the policies of government of the day. Knowledge of global, regional and local political economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government. Knowledge of constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the SA public sector. Knowledge of applying formal business process modelling or business analysis methodologies. Knowledge of and exposure to business process reengineering, workflow, workflow management, process automation. 
 
Key Performance Areas: MANAGE CONTINUOUS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS ACCORDING TO THE PSOMF TO MAXIMISE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES ACROSS PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS: Manage service delivery diagnostic assessments in provincial departments that require improvement. Manage the development and implementation of the Provincial Operations Management Strategy i.e. business mapping and standard operating procedure. Develop mechanisms for capacity building support to provincial departments through internal and external agencies. Manage the facilitation of the development of process design interventions or enhancements within the departments to ensure resource and operational alignment with departmental strategies and organizational structures e.g. business process management. 
MANAGE PRODUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT, MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION IN PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS: Investigate, analyse, develop and motivate opportunities into comprehensive business cases with a strong emphasis on efficiency gains, cost savings, improved quality and / or customer experience. Develop and design a set of impact measures for business improvement with the provincial departments and implement productivity measurement. Develop and promote productivity improvement programmes in terms of the LEAN methodology e.g. elimination of waste, value stream mapping etc. Conduct quarterly follow-ups on implemented projects to assess productivity levels and service delivery progress and provide feedback to departments. 
MANAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTERS, IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF: Provide support to provincial departments on the development and implementation of service delivery improvement plans. Manage the facilitation of the development and monitoring of the implementation of service delivery charters in institutions of government. Monitor adherence by Provincial Departments to service delivery programmes i.e. Business Process Mapping, Standard Operating Procedure and Service Delivery Standards etc. Measure efficiency and effectiveness in terms of service delivery improvements. 
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 /directorate 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. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance and supply chain management protcols and prescripts in are of responsibility 
 
 

 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSETS & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 
Salary Range: R 733 257.00 per Annum (Level 11) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate, NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Financial Management / Accounting / Public Management, 3 years’ experience at middle managerial level in asset and logistics management services, Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language, In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service, Departmental policies and procedures, Government financial systems, SCM Performance Management, Asset management, Inventory management, Public sector supply chain management models and processes, Delegation Framework Management regulatory framework in the Public Service, Understanding of Financial Management best practices. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: MANAGE THE DEPARTMENTAL ASSETS AND FLEET MANAGEMENT: Manage the development and implementation of Asset and Fleet management plan, Manage the implementation of cell phone policy, Monitor stock take and asset verification to ensure accuracy, Management Policies, Procedures and Strategies, Manage and maintain Asset Register, Manage the dispensation of subsidized vehicles., Manage departmental fleet, Manage the meetings of the transport committee effectively. 
PROVIDE LOGIS SYSTEM CONTROL: Manage departmental system control support, Monitor commitment and recommitment on the system, Management provisioning of LOGIS training to departmental users. 
MANAGE LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Develop and review inventory management policy and procedure, ensure proper inventory management processes, Manage and control purchasing of stores and equipment, Manage and maintain inventory stock levels. 
MANAGE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT: Manage the development and maintenance of redundant material database, Facilitate the development and implementation of Dipsosal Policy and Strategy, Ensure execution of disposal process is managed effectively, Facilitate the sittings of the Disposal Asset Committee. 
MANAGE THE ALLOCATED RESOURCES OF THE SUB-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 adequate training and 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, Ensure management , maintenance and safekeeping of assets, Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance, supply chain management protocols and prescripts in area of responsibility. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Salary Notch: R 376 596.00 per annum (Level 9) 
 
Minimum Requirements: National Senior Certificate, 3 year diploma/degree in Languages. Minimum experience 5 - 8 years of practical experience. 5 year experience of working with the Disability sector particularly Deaf Community. Extensive knowledge of South African Sign Language (SASL). Knowledge of language legislation and policies. SKILLS: Critical thinking skills. Communication skills. Computer literacy skills. Facilitation skills. SASL interpretations skills. KNOWLEDGE: Extensive knowledge of SASL. Knowledge of language legislation and policies. 
 
KPA: IMPLEMENT THE INTEGRATED PROVINCIAL DISABILITY PROGRAMMES, FOCUSSED ON DEAF PERSONS ACCORDING TO PROVINCIAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OBJECTIVES: Confirm that all departments of the provincial government have access to South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters, as well as note-takers, captioning and sub-texting to facilitate access to information and communication. Facilitate quarterly awareness campaigns to promote, protect and uphold the cultural rights of Deaf persons. Participate in the monitoring of the implementation of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, policies and programmes. Ensure that deaf persons that use SASL as their first language have access to SASL training, in particular for Deaf children and their parents. Compile, maintain and update the SASL interpreter database according to relevant policies and procedures. Conduct quarterly visit to the district municipalities to source SASL interpreters. Implement capacity building programmes for sign language interpreters and government officials in sign language according to program objectives. Ensure the facilitation of learning of basic SASL for government officials. Arrange the training and accreditation of SASL interpreters. Provide assistant to SASL interpreters to register with Provincial Treasury. Arrange quarterly meetings with SASL interpreters to evaluate their performance. Ensure that deaf persons that use SASL as their first language have access to SASL training, in particular for Deaf children and their parents. 
ADMINISTER A DATABASE OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS ACCORDING TO RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Compile, maintain and update the SASL interpreter database. Conduct quarterly visit to the district municipalities to source SASL interpreters. 
IMPLEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN SIGN LANGUAGE ACCORDING TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Ensure the facilitation of learning of basic SASL for government officials to promote the linguistic identity of the Deaf community. Source Disability Service Organisations that offer accredited training in SASL for interpreters. Arrange the training and accreditation of SASL interpreters. Arrange the logistical arrangement for any training and accreditation to be done. Provide assistant to SASL interpreters to register with Provincial Treasury. Arrange quarterly meetings with SASL interpreters to evaluate their performance. 
MANAGE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Report on People with Disabilities Sub Directorate’s information as required by internal and external stakeholders. Render support to ensure the effective and efficient running and management of the People with Disabilities Sub-Directorate.
ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RISK, FINANCE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS AND PRESCRIPTS IN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Adhere to budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting processes according to financial procedures. 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.

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NB: OTP is an affirmative action employer, women and people with disability are encouraged to apply 
 
Closing Date: 08 JANUARY 2021 @15H00
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
Applications can be forwarded through the following Address: 
FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER. 
Hand Delivery: Room 0007, Ground Floor, 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: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za  
Enquiries: Mr. V. Booysen; Ms Xesha @ (040) 609/ 6290 / 6248. 
 
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.