EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected 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. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. (SMS pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
 
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION REF NO: OTP-DOE 01/06/2024 
(Five-Year performance based contract) 
SALARY : R2 259 984 per annum (Level 16), (all-inclusive remuneration package) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HOD allowance equal to 10% of the package. 
CENTRE : Zwelitsha 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a postgraduate (NQF level 8) relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Must have 8 to 10 years’ experience at senior management level, of which 3 years must have been at Executive Management level and 3 years must have been with any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Qualifications and experience related to the Education sector will be advantageous. The suitable candidate will also be visionary, stable, innovative, excellence - oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy. Pre-entry Certificate for Senior Management Services is a requirement. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Service Finance Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations. 
 
DUTIES : Manage departmental operations and support functions. Align planning to the national and provincial planning framework. Ensure the implementation of national and provincial policies, legislation and education priorities. Promoting a culture of education and facilitating delivery of quality teaching and learning. Facilitating the setting up of mechanisms for strengthening the department and building the skills and human resources base of the Eastern Cape. Ensuring the efficient utilisation and management of education resources, the promotion of investment in education and the strategic deployment of the human and financial resources at its disposal. Facilitating the realignment and streamlining of the Department to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. Ensuring the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement and Early Childhood Development. Implement good governance systems and the compliance-monitoring framework, including sound financial management, risk assurance management services, customer and stakeholder participation in health planning and sound environmental practices. Ensuring cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions, such as parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter-and intra-governmental structures, and external stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms N. Ntantiso at 072 346 8577 / Mrs Z Mapipa at 060 872 9662 
e-Recruitment Enquiries: HODrecruitment@ecprov.gov.za
 
NOTE : (Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply) 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: OTP-DPW&I 02/06/2024 
(Five- Year performance based contract) 
SALARY : R2 259 984 per annum (Level 16), all-inclusive remuneration package, which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HOD equal to 10% of the package. 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7), as recognized by SAQA preferable in a field of Infrastructure or Property management and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in managerial sciences or a field related to Infrastructure. At least 8-10 years relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at Executive Management level) preferable within Property of Infrastructure environment. At least 3 years of experience must be within an organ of the state as defined in the constitution Act of 108, 1996. Professional registration with the relevant institution as well as knowledge of property management and public infrastructure development would be added advantages. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative and excellence orientated and a developmental administrator, whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. The knowledge of relationships between various tiers of government stakeholders as well as structures and industry requirements for the promotion and facilitation economic development programmes of human is critical. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Financial Management, Programme and Project management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery innovation; Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus; Communication; Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Treasury Regulations; SCM policy Framework; Public Service Act (PSA)and regulations, DPSA Circulars, Distribution of Revenue Act; General Accounting Principles; Government Immovable Asset Act (GIAMA); Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework (PIDF). 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate shall be the Head of the Department and the Accounting Officer and be responsible for providing strategic leadership and planning. Managing departmental operations and overseeing those of its public entities. Aligning the departmental planning to national and provincial priorities, Provincial Development and Growth Strategy (PDGS). Ensure implementation of relevant national, provincial policies and prescripts. Provide leadership in the development and management of the Integrated Provincial Infrastructure (IPI) policy and planning. Ensure infrastructure development, delivery and maintenance of strategic immovable assets including the construction upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of building infrastructure. Ensure the rendering of professional and technical services to user departments for provincial buildings and related infrastructure. Ensure proper management of Provincial Portfolio and the provision of appropriate accommodation for all provincial government departments. Oversee implementation of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) planning and maintenance. Ensure proper management and fostering of sound relations between Government, property, and construction institutions as well as other stakeholders in the province. Promote integrated planning, land and infrastructure development, integrated sustainable local economic development Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and job creation facilitate a departmental contribution towards integrated sustainable rural and urban development. Facilitate departmental contribution towards integrated sustainable rural and urban development. Manage the allocated departmental resources in line with legislative and departmental policy imperatives and comply with corporate governance and planning. Implement good governance systems in the compliance monitoring framework including sound financial, supply chain and risk management and assurance, audit services and integrity management. Ensure cooperation with relevant institutions such as parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra governmental structures and external stakeholders Oversee state owned property management for provincial departments. Manage corporate services efficiently. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms N. Ntantiso at 072 346 8577 / Mrs Z Mapipa at 060 872 9662 
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, send an eMail to: HODrecruitment@ecprov.gov.za
 
NOTE : (Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply)

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND AGRARIAN REFORM REF NO: OTP-DRDAR 03/06/2024 
(Five- Year performance based contract) 
SALARY : R2 259 984 per annum (Level 16), (all-inclusive remuneration package), which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package. 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA, preferably in a field related to rural development or agriculture; and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in management sciences or a field related to rural development and agriculture; at least 8 to 10 years relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at the executive management level) preferably within the rural development or agrarian environment. At least 3 years of this should be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Professional registration with a relevant institution as well as experience within the agriculture sector or rural development would be added advantages. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative, and excellence-oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy and to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts including agricultural sector related and specific legislation. 
 
DUTIES : Providing strategic leadership and managing departmental operations. Aligning the departmental planning to the national and provincial priorities and the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Ensuring integrated intra-and interdepartmental planning, collaboration and delivery of rural development and agrarian reform programmes and services. Ensuring the creation of an enabling environment for effective service delivery through the mobilisation and utilisation of internal and external resources. Ensuring the improvement of equitable agricultural productivity for food security, economic growth and development through promoting and supporting farming. Ensuring the promotion of sustainable rural communities through the facilitation and coordination of rural development in the province. Manage the allocated resources of the Department in line with legislative and departmental policy imperatives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Implement good governance systems and the compliance monitoring framework including sound financial, supply chain and risk assurance management, anti-corruption, integrity management and audit services; customer and stakeholder participation in planning, service delivery and decision making; and implementing sound environmental practices. Develop departmental capacity for effective and efficient strategic and scenario planning, administration, management, monitoring and evaluation. Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders. Oversee provision of corporate management services in the department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms N. Ntantiso at 072 346 8577 / Mrs Z Mapipa at 060 872 9662
For e-Recruitment, send email to: HODrecruitment@ecprov.gov.za
 
NOTE : (Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply). 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS REF NO: OTP-DHS 05/06/2024 
(Five- Year performance based contract) 
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive remuneration package), which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD equal to 10% of the package. 
CENTRE : East London 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7), as recognized by SAQA preferable in a field of Human Settlements and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in managerial sciences or a field related to Infrastructure. At least 8-10 years relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at Executive Management level) preferable within Human Settlements environment. At least 3 years of the experience must be within an organ of the state as defined in the constitution Act of 108, 1996. Professional registration with the relevant institution as well as knowledge Human Settlements would be added advantages. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative and excellence orientated and a developmental administrator, whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. The knowledge of relationships between various tires of government civil society as well as structures and industry requirements for the promotion and facilitation of human settlements development is critical. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Financial Management, Programme and Project management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery innovation; Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus; Communication; Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Treasury Regulations; SCM policy Framework; Public Service Act and regulations, DPSA Circulars. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate shall be the Head of the Department and the Accounting Officer and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategically directing, planning and management of departmental operations; facilitate the development of a spatially economically viable, socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements; accelerating delivery in support of the quality of living standards and basic services; Ensure the development and implementation of a multi-year-housing plan; facilitate the integration of a human settlements needs in the social needs department and other key role player’s plans. Aligning departmental planning to provincial, national priorities, including but not limited to the National Development Plan (NDP) and Provincial Strategic Framework. Ensuring intra and inter-departmental planning, collaboration and delivery of programmes and services pertaining to Human Settlements for effective service delivery through mobilization and utilization of internal and external resources. Implementing good governance systems and compliance monitoring frameworks including the effective and efficient management of finances risk assurance management services customer and stakeholder participation in planning and service delivery and decision making. Ensure co-operation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committee’s provincial and national inter-governmental structures and of the department; oversee and external stakeholders. Efficiently managing corporate services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms N. Ntantiso at 072 346 8577 / Mrs Z Mapipa at 060 872 9662 
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, send email to: HODrecruitment@ecprov.gov.za
 
NOTE : (Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply).
 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM REF NO: OTP-DEDEAT 05/06/2024 
(Five- Year performance based contract) 
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive remuneration package), which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package. 
CENTRE : KWT 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA, preferably in a field related to Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism; and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in management sciences or a field related Public Sector and Private sector economic development and environmental Management; at least 8 to 10 years relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at the executive management level) preferably within the economic development environmental affairs and tourism. At least 3 years of this should be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative, and excellence-oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy and to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts including Economic, Environment, Biodiversity, and Tourism sector specific legislation. 
 
DUTIES : Providing Strategic leadership and planning; Managing departmental operations and oversee those of its Entities; aligning the Departmental planning to that of provincial national priorities and Provincial Growth and Development Strategy; ensuring implementation of National and Provincial policies and legislation including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA) and the relevant Economic and environmental laws and all other relevant Public Service related legislation and prescripts. Promoting and facilitating Economic Development in the province. Facilitating and building of a sound growing and sustainable economy which facilitates economic empowerment and delivery of an optimal quality of life for all citizens of the province. Ensuring efficient utilization and management of environmental resources, promotion of investment and strategic deployment of human and financial resources at its disposal; Developing departmental capacity for effective and efficient strategic and scenario planning and administration management monitoring and evaluation. Facilitating the re-alignment and streamlining of the department and related public entities to increase effectiveness and efficiencies. Promoting sustainable resource land use management and rural economic development. Facilitate enhancement of rural development and agrarian transformation through collaboration with Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform. Promotion of diversification, protection, and expansion of the manufacturing sector. Strengthening enterprise development and support. Locating the departments as the epicentre of the economic policy development and planning in the province in cooperation with and support of provincial planning commission and other key stakeholders. Implementing good governance systems and compliance monitoring frameworks including sound financial management, risk management and assurance services, customer and stakeholder participation in planning, service delivery and decision making and implementing sound environmental practices. Ensure cooperation with institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter- and intra-governmental structures, and external stakeholders. Efficient management of corporate services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms N. Ntantiso at 072 346 8577 / Mrs Z Mapipa at 060 872 9662 
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, send email to: HODrecruitment@ecprov.gov.za
 
NOTE : (Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply).