EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

Knowledge: Government planning frameworks and cycles; National Development Plan; Government Clusters, priorities and outcomes approach; Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan; Monitoring and Evaluation of government programmes as well as Good knowledge of public service legislation. A valid driver’s licence is required. 

 
DUTIES: Manage the Development of Integrated Provincial Medium and Long Term, Provincial and Sectoral Plans as well as Guide the Implementation Thereof. Manage the development and review of the Provincial Development Plan (PDP) to guide long term planning in the province. Manage the development and review of the Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework and the Programme of Action to strengthen integrated planning. Manage the development of integrated provincial planning frameworks and support departments, district municipalities and metros with the implementation thereof. Manage the institutionalization of provincial infrastructure macro planning and the adequate resourcing thereof so as to drive the implementation of the 10 year Infrastructure Plan. Manage the Facilitation of the Development of Annual Performance Plans: Guide the Economic Development Cluster 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 conformance to planning frameworks. Facilitate and support the provincial departments in the development of their APP’s to ensure alignment with the Programme of Action (POA). Manage the quality assurance and analysis of provincial plans and APP’S, in collaboration with Provincial Treasury to ensure alignment with government priorities and sectoral plans. Manage the Collaboration with Local Government in the Development of IDP’S To Promote Alignment With POA: Facilitate and support the District Municipalities and Metros in the development of their Integrated Development Plans (IDP’s) to ensure alignment with the POA. Manage the quality assurance and analysis of municipal plans and IDP”s, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Leaders (COGTA) to ensure alignment with government priorities and municipal plans. Facilitate the improvement of IDP’s with District Municipalities and Metros in decision making platforms. Manage Resources within area of responsibility in line with relevant legislation, departmental policies as well as comply with corporate governance and planning. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: OTP 03/02/2019 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE: Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF Level 7 recognized by SAQA\ 3 Year Degree in Knowledge Management / Business management / Public Administration or Management with minimum of three (03) years’ experience at Assistant Director Level preferably in Knowledge Management or Business Administration or Management. An applicant is required to have Knowledge of strategic planning and implementation, Knowledge Management Practices and knowledge of Public Sector Policy and Legislative Frameworks. Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Budget and Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Information Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus & Communication (verbal & written). 
 
DUTIES: Manage the development of knowledge management framework and coordinate the implementation thereof: Develop and review Provincial Knowledge Management, (KM), guidelines and monitor implementation. Collaborate with provincial departments Service Delivery Improvement system to design the innovative solutions. Provide support to provincial departments on the development and implementation of customised Knowledge management (KM) strategies: Facilitate capacity building programmes to KM Coordinators in departments on Knowledge Management. Facilitate the technical support in the development of departmental KM Strategies and implementation plans. Monitor the implementation of KM in departments and support in the development of implementation improvement plans. Maintain the data-base of departmental Best Practices and promote replication in the provincial administration. Facilitate the creation and functionality the KM community of practice. Develop and maintain the provincial knowledge hub (PKH): Ensure that the provincial knowledge hub has a credible information. Ensure that the knowledge hub is fully functional and accessible. Manage document requests from stakeholders timeously. Facilitate the building of government body of knowledge to promote organisational learning: Harvesting processes across functions in the province to maximise the integration of information on the km base. Facilitate the conversion of individual expert knowledge into organisational intellectual memory. Prescribe and align the KM practices to enable Provincial Departments to successfully achieve their goals through KM practices. 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 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 protocols and prescripts in are of responsibility. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MIS REPORTING – (HRM COMPLIANCE, MONITORING & EVALUATION) REF NO: OTP 01/01/2019 
Re-Advertisement (Candidates who have applied before should not re-apply) 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE: Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 7 degree or advanced diploma as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management or any other related field, with minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Assistant Director in similar environment. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and monitor the integrity and credibility of HR information in provincial departments. Guide provincial departments in the implementation of interventions to improve the integrity of HRIMS. Monitor the implementation of Audit Improvement Plans relating to HRM matters. Facilitate and coordinate support to provincial departments where required. Manage the accolated resources of the sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MILITARY VETERANS REF NO: OTP 05/02/2019 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE: Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA\ 3 year Degree in Public Management/ Public Administration / Social Sciences. with three (03) years’ experience in stakeholder co-ordination / management, monitoring and evaluation. 3 years’ experience as an Assistant Director/ junior management level. Skills: Consulting, Research and development, Programme and project management, Performance monitoring. 
 
DUTIES: Co-ordinate development and implementation of socio-economic development programmes for military veterans in the province. Develop a skills framework of military veterans and co-ordinate skills development programmes to ensure the skilling and integration of veterans into local economies. Establish and maintain partnerships to advance delivery on basic social security, housing, health care, education, mobility support to military veterans. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HRIMS REF NO: OTP 04/02/2019 
Re-Advertisement (Candidates who have applied before should not re-apply) 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 7 degree or advanced diploma as recognized by SAQA in HRM or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ in HRIMS (Persal) or similar environment. Persal Introduction and Establishment course are required. 3–5 years’ experience in dealing with Organisational and Establishment Administration on Persal. Planning monitoring and review processes; Policy analysis and implementation. Knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge of government procedures and processes on public finance, human resources management and supply chain management. Skills: Presentation, Communication, Problem Solving, Reporting, Computer literacy, Verbal and written communication skills and Planning and organizing skills. 
 
DUTIES: Ensure that all users and supervisors in the department are properly trained on the Human Resource Management Information System. This will include continuous training as and when enhancements to systems are affected. Assessment of training needs. Registration and maintenance of supervisors and users in the department and allocation of specific functions in relation to their job descriptions and levels. Assist in the development, review and implementation of the departmental HRIMS policy. Evaluation and recommendation to the management on system changes. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the departmental code file. Manage and control Persal notices and messages and bring important issues to the attention of management. Responsible for the creation, abolishment, freezing / unfreezing and movement of posts. Report on statistics and information on the HRIMS. Implementation and maintenance of the approved organizational structure on the HRIMS system. Extract data from the HRIMS for reporting and monitoring purposes. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SALARY ADMINISTRATION REF NO: OTP 05/01/2019 
Re-Advertisement (Candidates who have applied before should not re-apply) 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE: Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 7 degree or advanced diploma as recognized by SAQA in Financial Accounting/ Financial Management/ Public Finance or any other related field, with minimum 3 years as in Finance environment. 
 
DUTIES: 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES: can be directed to Mr Booysen / Ms Xesha @ 040 609 6290 / 6248.