EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 
Key Competencies: 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 Organizing, Decision Making, Project Management, Team Leadership, Communication (verbal & written). 
 
KPA’s: Ensuring provisioning of strategic management support services. Lead the provisioning of corporate services support to the OTP. Lead the provisioning of Human Resource Management and development support services. Monitor the implementation and advise on the mainstreaming of transformation programmes. Develop, monitor and report on the budget of the branch to ensure optimization of available resources. Manage all resources attached to the branch, inclusive of physical, human & financial resources. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE DG 
Salary Package: R 733 257. 00 (Level 11) 
(OTP 02/11/2019) 
Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF level 7 qualification recognised by SAQA in any relevant field, e.g Business, Communication, Finance, etc with a minimum of 3 years’ experience rendering support services to a Senior Manager at an Assistant Director level. Proven experience and expertise in Office Management and resource management. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector, public finance management, legislative framework and government procedures on public finance, human resources management and supply chain management and policies of the government of the day. 
 
KPA’s: Provide executive management support services: Provide support to the Director General regarding communication with various stakeholders including responding to reports and various correspondence in the Office. Co-ordinate and provide support in respect of Departmental meetings chaired by the Director General. Provide strategic advice and support to Director General on both Departmental and Provincial Administrative matters. Coordinate the submission of reports to the Office of the DG, proof read these and respond on behalf of the DG. Facilitate quality responses to requests for information from oversight bodies and relevant stakeholders including management of reporting to the same: Co-ordinate responses to requests for information from the Portfolio Committee including Parliamentary Questions from both the Provincial Legislature and National Parliament. Co-ordinate responses to requests for information the Presidency and other National Departments. Facilitate responses to clients /stakeholders corresponding with both the Director General and the Premier on administrative matters. Oversee the management of the Department’s Audit Committee related operations. Oversee the management of the Office of the Director General and facilitate the implementation of systems for efficient and effective management. Ensure development and implementation of effective and efficient administrative systems. Ensure development and implementation of generic and customised management systems for the management of all resources in the Component. Support the Secretariat in all management and monitoring structures of the Department. Facilitate the implementation of effective monitoring systems for the implementation of resolutions and decisions taken in all the Director General’s meetings at all levels in pursuit of the achievement of government’s strategic priorities. Co-ordinate and provide support to the Director-General and Programme/ Sub-Programme Managers on the rendering of governance functions within the Office of the Premier. Ensure that systems perform at an optimal level and meet service delivery obligations while maintaining or decreasing costs. Ensure the implementation and management of Risk, Finance and supply-chain Management protocols and prescripts in area of responsibility: 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. Ensure that the unit’s procurement processes are aligned to national and provincial procurement policies. Manage the allocated resources of the sub directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMES 
Salary Package: R 1 251 183 per Annum (Level 14) 
OTP 03/11/20192019 
Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Development Studies or any relevant field. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Director in similar environment. Practical experience of working in a Co-ordination space and /or in working with Designated Groups. Practical and extensive experience in co-ordinating and working with various stakeholders: within and outside the public sector. Experience in people development and project/ programme management. Advanced Knowledge of the Public Sector Legislative and Policy frameworks. In-depth knowledge of the International, Regional and National Policy and Legislative frameworks related to Designated Groups and Public Sector Transformation. Understanding of Economic and Social Policy Frameworks related to Designated Groups and Special Programmes. Extensive knowledge of the Transformation and Developmental agenda of government - and in the Public Service - particularly in respect to Youth and other Designated Groups. Basic knowledge of research, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices. Skills: Ability to work with various stakeholders- especially those involved in Youth Development, Designated Groups and Public Sector Transformation. 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. Experience in various spheres of government will be an added advantage. Suitably qualified Persons with Disabilities will be given preference. 
 
KPA’s: Oversee the coordination and the implementation of programmes relating to youth and designated groups in the province - Oversee the co-ordination and compilation of progress reports on the implementation of the United Nations Conventions and Protocols, constitutional and regional mandates and national policies, frameworks and strategies with regards to youth, gender, disability, children and older persons. Ensure the alignment of programmes relating to youth and designated groups in the province to the respective United Nations Conventions and Protocols and national policies, frameworks and strategies. Ensure the development of provincial inputs to the Country Reports related to youth and designated groups. Ensure the development and review of policies, frameworks, strategies and programmes relating to youth and Designated Groups. Promote advocacy and capacity building of state institutions on the provincial policies, frameworks, strategies and programmes relating to youth and designated groups to ensure alignment with institutional mandates. Oversee the coordination of provincial commemoration of the institutionalized days for Designated Groups. Oversee the management and coordination of the development and implementation of transformation policies, frameworks and programmes relating to designated groups and youth in the province -Lead and facilitate the integration of development of Designated Groups, Youth into the mainstream of government programmes by influencing and analysing the APPs and IDPs of departments and municipalities to ensure inclusion of development programmes pertaining to these Groups. Promote youth-focused and gender responsive planning and budgeting within departments, municipalities and entities and ensure compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy. Oversee the establishment and maintenance of partnerships for skills and economic development projects with various sectors and institutions, to promote job creation opportunities, including overseeing the management and facilitation of the implementation of empowerment programmes for entrepreneurship and economic development of Designated Groups and Youth in line with the mandates of respective state institutions. Oversee the management, establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive databases of Designated Groups and Youth in the province, for decision making by provincial government. Oversee the management and coordination of the development and implementation of policies, frameworks and programmes relating to Military Veterans in the province- Oversee the development and implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines regarding the affairs of Military Veterans, including ensuring that advocacy on issues of Military Veterans is conducted in the province with the view to obtain buy-in and support of programmes of military veterans. Oversee the facilitation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the support provided to Military Veterans by sector departments in line with their respective mandates- including facilitation of the inclusion of Military Veterans in the main economy through various initiatives with identified partners. Lead and guide sector departments on the provision of meaningful support and programmes for benefits of Military Veterans, in line with Military Veterans Act and other relevant frameworks. Oversee and coordinate the establishment and strengthening of provincial coordinating structures, including the management of relevant stakeholder formations related to Military Veterans. Manage the allocated resources of the Chief Directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION 
Salary Notch: R 376 596.00 (Level 09) 
(OTP 04/11/2019) 
Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Public Finance or any other related field with a minimum of three years’ experience in Financial Management or Financial accounting environment at a supervisory level (7/8). Knowledge of legislation, regulations and policies that governs the Public Service, knowledge & application of Public Finance Management Act. Financial Accounting, Investment and cash management. Knowledge of BAS System. 
 
KPA’s: To render bas system support in the department: Assist in the creation of new segment detail structure for purposes of budget capturing and PERSAL integration. Assist in the maintenance of user account management i.e. Security profile. Assist as a communication link between national treasury and the department. Provide bas training to users so as to provide better understanding of the system to users.Render support in fradting exception reports for efficient monthly bas closure: Monitor BAS ledger accounts. Monitor bank and Persal exceptions. Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports: Preparation of weekly and monthly cash-flows in order to make sure that funds are available on the Departmental bank account; ensure that Departmental bank account is not over drawn. Confirm Exchequer releases, to ensure that cash requested by the Department from Cash management reconciles. Conduct revenue reconciliation for purposes of financial year end. Perform various activities that contribute to the preparation of banking instructions. Manage the allocated resources of the sub directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CREDITORS PAYMENT & RECONCILIATION 
Salary Notch: R 376 596.00 (Level 09) 
(OTP 05/11/2019) 
Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA in Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Public Finance or any other related field with a minimum of three years’ experience in Financial Management or Financial accounting environment at a supervisory level (7/8). An understanding and application of Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, National Treasury Instruction & Practice notes, National Treasury Circulars &Accounting Systems 
 
KPA’s: Facilitate processing of creditors payments within 30 days from the PFMA and Treasury Regulations: Pre-authorise creditor payments. Manage processing of payments. Monitor the manual registration of commitment orders. Follow up on invoices without orders and monitor ageing of orders. Ensure that paid batches are complete and submitted to bookkeeping and available against the register of payments. Facilitate monthly reconciliation of creditor’s accounts: Request supplier statements, Request disbursements and perform reconciliation for individual suppliers, Ensure that accurate creditor’s reconciliations are prepared on monthly basis, Process clearance of outstanding items on creditor reconciliation and attend to supplier queries. Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports before due date: Report on achievements or challenges, Prepare Creditor age analysis report, Prepare AFS/IFS Accrual report on quarterly basis, Prepare Annexure B & Annexure SA4 for submission to National Treasury, Manage monthly Payment Cycle Monitoring Tool Report. Manage the allocated resources of the sub directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCHER: PLANNING COMMISSION (ONE YEAR CONTRACT) 
Salary Notch: R 257 508.00 (Level 07) 
(OTP 06/11/2019) 
Bhisho 
 
Minimum Requirements: A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Business/Office /Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification. •One to Two (1-2) years' experience in research environment. Confident, creative, solution and service oriented capabilities. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels and from different backgrounds. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer literacy i.e knowledge of Ms Excel, Word, PowerPoint. High degree of professionalism. Ability to perform in a deadline driven environment. Knowledge of meetings’ procedures. A valid driver’s license. 
 
KPA’s: Plan, co-ordinate and support the activities of the Office of Planning Commission through rendering administrative services, comprising the following: • Render support in the implementation and monitoring of Provincial development Plan. Ability to write high level summaries of discussions of the assigned sector group. Render support in the coordination and facilitation of stakeholder engagements. Able to conduct quality research and data analysis. •Extensive experience in office administration, report-writing, document and records management •Sound organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and to perform under pressure. Ensuring time frames set are adhered to. Conducting research. Handling the ECPC’s correspondence.

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Closing Date: 22 NOVEMBER 2019 @15H00 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.zaor www.dpsa.gov.za 
Applications can be forwarded through 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). Women and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.