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EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES
EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (FIVE – YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Salary Range: An all-inclusive remuneration R1 446 378 per annum (Level 15)
Head Office Ref: DHS 01/08/2018
All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 446 378 per annum (salary level 15) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package.
Requirements: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA, preferably in a field related to human settlements; and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in management sciences or a field related to human settlements. At least 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at the executive management level) preferably within human settlements environment. At least 3 years of this should be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS (FIVE – YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Salary Range: An all-inclusive remuneration R1 446 378 per annum (Level 15)
Head Office Ref: DHS 01/08/2018
All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 446 378 per annum (salary level 15) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package.
Requirements: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA, preferably in a field related to human settlements; and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in management sciences or a field related to human settlements. At least 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 3 years at the executive management level) preferably within human settlements 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 human settlements sector 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. The knowledge of the relationship between the various tiers of government and civil society as well as the structures and industry requirements for the promotion and facilitation of adequate human settlements development is critical.
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. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Human Settlements and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategic leadership, planning and management of departmental operations • Facilitating the development of spatially economically viable and socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements • Accelerating delivery in support of improving the quality of living standards and basic services • Ensure the development and implementation of integrated multi-year human settlements plan. Facilitate the integration of human settlements needs in the social needs departments and other key role player’s plans • Aligning departmental planning to the national and provincial priorities, including but not limited to the. National Development Plan and Provincial Strategic Framework • Ensuring integrated intra- and interdepartmental planning, collaboration and delivery of programmes and services pertaining to Human Settlements • Ensuring the creation of an enabling environment for effective service delivery through the mobilisation and utilisation 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, service delivery and decision making • Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders • Efficiently managing corporate services in the department.
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. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Human Settlements and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategic leadership, planning and management of departmental operations • Facilitating the development of spatially economically viable and socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements • Accelerating delivery in support of improving the quality of living standards and basic services • Ensure the development and implementation of integrated multi-year human settlements plan. Facilitate the integration of human settlements needs in the social needs departments and other key role player’s plans • Aligning departmental planning to the national and provincial priorities, including but not limited to the. National Development Plan and Provincial Strategic Framework • Ensuring integrated intra- and interdepartmental planning, collaboration and delivery of programmes and services pertaining to Human Settlements • Ensuring the creation of an enabling environment for effective service delivery through the mobilisation and utilisation 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, service delivery and decision making • Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders • Efficiently managing corporate services in the department.
Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.
Applications directed to the addresses as indicated below or Hand Delivered as indicated below
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
Applications:The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605, Hand Delivery: Room 2013, 2nd Floor, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho.
Enquiries: E. Pahliney or M. Mbangi 040 609 6424/ 6443.
Closing date: 21 September 2018 @ 15h00.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MIS REPORTING
Ref. OTP 02/09/2018
Salary Range:R697 011. 00 – R821 052.00 per Annum (Level 11).
Minimum 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.
Key Responsibilities: 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 allocated resources of the sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives
Closing Date: 21 SEPTEMBER 2018 @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 or www.ecdpw.gov.za