EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you apply. 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 have obtained pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) 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 (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior to appointment). Applicants are not required to submit 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 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. Under My Job Applications, the system Z83 does not reflect work experience, and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. 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. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. 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 to adhere to the EE targets of the department. 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).
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: OTP 01/11/2024 
SALARY : R1 216 824 - R1 433 355.per annum (Level 13) All Inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho, 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, BTech Human Resources Development, Social Science, Public Administration/Management, Labour Relations. Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in related field. A valid driver’s license, Senior Management (SMS) Pre – Entry certificate is compulsory. Competencies And Capabilities: 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). Computer Literacy. Extensive strategic planning, Financial Management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate the implementation of the leadership development and training programmes: Implement a Leadership Development programme of courses that will create congruency in leadership and management, and will speed-up service delivery, Implement Mentoring and Coaching Programmes, Networking, and CIP Induction programmes Facilitate programmes that will accommodate individual, Team and organizational leadership development initiatives, Put in place an evaluation model and evaluate the efficacy of leadership development and its impact on the administration. Coordinate competency assessments for senior management: Oversee the facilitation and appointment of competency assessors, Support the assessment processes, Assess the competency results and develop Personal and Development Plans for leaders, Keep proper records of assessment results, development outcomes and development needs. Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of credible HRD plans and talent management and succession plans that are aligned to the strategic plans and service delivery requirements of the departments: Manage the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of credible HRD Plans in provincial administration and submission of plans and reports to key stakeholders (NSG, DPSA, SETA’s) in line with the National Guidelines. Facilitates and support Departments in the development and submission of approved credible WSPs and Annual Training Reports to benefit from discretionary sector grants. Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of attraction, retention and succession management plans in the province. Co-ordinate the sitting of the relevant forums e.g HRD, PMDS. Co-ordinate the Provincial PMDS system, developing a credible system of conduct Reviews and moderations by Provincial departments. PMDS implementation Cycle is complied with. Co-ordinate, support and monitor the implementation of the Professionalization in the Public Service in the Provincial Administration. Design the Professionalization framework tool, communication tool and monitor implementation and reporting. Facilitate the development of and monitor implementation of Provincial HRD Strategy in order to achieve set national targets. Develop and design a sustainable funding model to implement Transversal and leadership development programmes in Provincial administration. Manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Mafu at Tel No:082 5622347 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth Females are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT REF NO: OTP 02/11/2024, 
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SALARY : R1 216 824 - R1 433 355 per annum (Level 13) All Inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Business Economics, Economics, Development Finance, Corporate Finance, Public Administration, Social Sciences or any other equivalent/relevant qualification. Five (5) years of experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in Development Finance or Funding Coordination and Entrepreneurship support environment. A valid driver’s license, Pre-Entry certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) is compulsory. Research methodology. Knowledge of global, regional and local political economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government. Knowledge of integrated monitoring and evaluation systems. Knowledge of strategic planning and implementation. Knowledge of key performance indicators. Public Finance Management Act. Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA). Knowledge management practices. Key Competence: 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). Computer Literacy. Extensive strategic planning, Financial Management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Advance the economic mainstreaming of youth by spearheading the coordination of funding opportunities for Youth-owned Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Cooperatives. Proactively explore and identify avenues for youth participation in the economy, overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive provincial Youth SMME Development Plan. Monitoring and ensuring government compliance with youth procurement, leveraging a specialized payment tracking platform for Youth SMMEs and Cooperatives. Tracking, reporting, and facilitating the creation of job opportunities through diverse funding programs and government interventions. Champion the support for existing youth enterprises by coordinating mentorship, incubation and assistance programmes to youth-owned businesses through national, provincial departments and municipalities. Creating awareness, encouraging small business and cooperative development, and ensuring access to essential resources such as finance, skills development, market linkages, and networking opportunities. Facilitation, coordination, and monitoring of youth programs within the Economic Cluster to align with the objectives of the Provincial Youth Development Strategy and the National Youth Policy. Lead the coordination of government spending to maximize its impact on youth economic empowerment. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing the allocated resources of the directorate in strict adherence to legislative and departmental policy directives, while ensuring compliance with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Overall, the role requires a 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Mafu at Tel No:082 5622347 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth Females are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED PLANNING (SOCIAL PROTECTION, COMMUNITY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER) REF NO.: OTP 03/11/2024, 
SALARY : R849 702 – R1 000 908 per annum (Level 11) All Inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho, 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 6/7 (National Diploma/B. Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Development Studies/ Public Administration/Public Management. Minimum of three (03) years’ experience at Assistant Director Level in strategic planning. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: In depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service, Government planning framework and government planning cycle (long-term, medium-term and short-term planning), Sound knowledge and understanding of the performance management value chain, including Research, - Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Innovation and Knowledge Management, Advanced knowledge of policy analysis, policy development and policy implementation and review processes, Understanding of modern systems of governance and administration. Excellent communication, analytical, report writing and coordination skills. Teamwork orientation. Good inter and intrapersonal skills. Computer literacy, with good knowledge of MS Office. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the development of provincial integrated planning framework and support the Social Protection, Community & Human Development cluster departments with the implementation of their plans: Support the development of provincial planning frameworks within the departments. Facilitate the process to develop the medium and long term provincial and sectoral plans and monitor the implementation process. Ensure alignment of sectoral strategic plans, policies and service delivery programs in the provincial departments. Manage an internal engagement process with different stakeholders on the planning process and outputs to ensure alignment and maximise buy in into the provincial plans. Support collaboration with national development and other spheres of government on the development of provincial and local plans. Provision of support in the analysis of provincial plans to ensure alignment with international, continental, national and provincial priorities: Provide support in the analysis of the first and second draft APPs of the provincial departments in line with DPME planning framework. Render support on the analysis of the municipal IDP’s and DDM One Plans. Collaborate with national departments and other spheres of government on the analysis of the provincial plans. Facilitate coordination of sectoral strategic plans, policies and service delivery programmes: Provision of support in the coordination of integrated provincial planning cycle in line with the framework. Support the development of 5-year strategic plans, 3-year APPs and Provincial Programme of Action. Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REF NO: OTP 04/11/2024 
SALARY R849 702. - R1 000 908. per annum (Level 11) All Inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, an NQF level 6/7 (National Diploma/B. Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/ Management, Social Sciences. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director in areas of Intergovernmental Relations, Policy Development and coordination of programmes. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and prescripts that govern the public sector, constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act, Municipal Structures Act, Division of Revenue Act and White Paper on Local Government. Knowledge of intergovernmental Relations Programme; Policy analysis and development; detailed knowledge of the IDP processes, municipality, section 9 organisations, national processes and legislative framework; Knowledge of a wide range of work procedures and / or processes such as: Public sector operation, input on service level agreement (SLA) and / or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); Key Competence: Communication and Information Management; Problem solving and decision making; Networking and Building Bonds; Planning and Organising; Impact and influence; Coordination and Facilitation of Intergovernmental Relations. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the implementation of strategies and policies to manage intergovernmental relations: Facilitate the revision and implementation of Provincial Intergovernmental Relations Strategy, Policies and Programmes; Facilitate the implementation of Intergovernmental Relations policies, standards and guidelines; Facilitate implementation of strategies related to the Sub Directorate in relation to District, Metropolitan and Local IGR coordination; Coordinate the meetings, agenda and other logistics in support of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (TPCF and PCF); Support promotion of intergovernmental cooperation through IGR protocols to maximize linkage between all IGR Platforms (PIF,MUNMEC, DMAFO, Local IGR forum and Ward Based Structures); Coordinate inter-sphere and inter-sectoral intergovernmental cooperation to enhance Integrated Planning and Service Delivery; Coordinate the establishment of Inter-Governmental Relations Structures in the province. Coordinate and provide support to IGR structures: Facilitate the submission of service delivery reports to enable oversight; Coordinate regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the Provincial IGR agenda and facilitate escalation from DMAFO; TPIGF, MUNMEC; PIF; Develop an IGR database of all sphere of Government to ensure participation within the province; Provide required administrative support on all IGR Provincial platforms; Facilitate training initiatives to IGR practitioners for specific IGR structures (sector departments and municipalities at all levels) to support District Development Model in all spheres of government. Provide support to intergovernmental service delivery initiatives: Facilitate the participation and contribution by national, provincial departments and state entities in local IDPs through District Development Model; Coordinate the organisation of the EXCO Outreach Programme in line with the Provincial IGR Strategy, to provide oversight to service delivery initiatives; coordinate District IGR Forum calendar and activities to ensure integrated planning between provincial departments, district and all local municipalities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OD & CHANGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: OTP 05/11/2024 
SALARY : R849 702 - R1 000 908 per annum (Level 11) All Inclusive package 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 (National Diploma/B-.Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Industrial Engineering / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration/Management / Human Resource Management, or any relevant qualification. Minimum three (3) years’ experience at an AD in Change & Organisational Development environment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of evolving OD principles and techniques Change Management, Batho Pele principles, Project management procedures, In-depth knowledge of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. 
 
DUTIES : Provide services to diagnose and evaluate institutional effectiveness: Conduct diagnostics aimed at evaluating constitutional effectiveness and performance issues in partnership with client departments and implement appropriate interventions. Provide technical hands-on support to provincial departments. Evaluate institutional effectiveness and performance issues in partnership with client departments. Implement appropriate interventions to optimize process efficiencies. Support the development of service delivery models and organisational structures of provincial departments: Provide technical and advisory support on service delivery model. Provide technical and advisory support on organisational re-structuring and re-engineering. Conduct validation of organisational structures and service delivery model with compliance of applicable legislation. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual report on the status of restructuring within the province. Provide support in the development, review and implementation of Provincial OD policy. Develop and maintain a provincial database of organizational structures and job evaluation. Facilitate capacity building of OD Practitioners in the province. Facilitate and coordinate change management programmes. Facilitate the implementation of the provincial department’s change management plan. Drive the transformation agenda and do regular checks. Coordinate job evaluation services in the province: Provide support in the development, review and implementation of job evaluation policy. Develop and monitor the implementation of JE procedure manual. Monitor the effective functioning of departmental JE structures. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the status of JE in the province. Coordinate the development of job description in line with the applicable norms. Facilitate capacity building of OD Practitioners in the province. Ensure the functionality and effectiveness of the provincial OD Forum. Provide advice, guidance and technical hands-on support to provincial departments on job evaluation, where required or requested. Promote and facilitate the implementation of Batho Pele programmes: Facilitate and coordinate Batho Pele and Culture Change provincial forums. Conduct audits for Batho Pele processes and surveys and submits relevant reports to national departments. (3-yearly). Facilitate the Implementation of the Batho Pele Revitalisation Strategy. Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 

​ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETHICS REF NO. OTP 06/11/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602.per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bhisho, 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, an NQF Level 6/7 (National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree) as recognized by SAQA in Risk management/Forensic Investigation or Law. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Risk/Forensic/Ethics Management space at supervisory level (SL 7/8). Technical knowledge in the application of ethics management concepts and principles. Certification as Ethics Officer is compulsory, A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of public service anti-corruption strategy. Public Service Regulations, 2016, National Anti-Corruption Hotline, Lifestyle Audit Framework. Knowledge of Risk Management and Ethics Risk Assessments, Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of fraud and ethics management, standards and procedures. Ability to analyze, compare and interpret information and make appropriate recommendations. Methodical and logical when analyzing information, public service and provincial procedures and prescripts, investigative skills, computer literacy, excellent written skills, inclusive of report writing, minute taking, and verbal, excellent facilitation, presentation and conducting awareness sessions, and communication skills. Good interpersonal relations skills, honesty, ability to gather and analyze information, ability to develop and apply policies, ability to work individually and in team creativity, ability to work under extreme pressure, sense of responsibility and loyalty. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support on investigations and management of cases internally and externally, Provide support in effective and efficient implementation of ethics governance frameworks, Provide ethics risk management support, Provide ethics management support, Provide support in ensuring compliance, advisory, and facilitation of management of ethics programme. Drafting reports, taking minutes, development of case registers and data analysis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WOMEN & GENDER MAINSTREAMING REF NO: OTP 07/11/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bhisho, 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, an NQF Level 6/7 (National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree) as recognised by SAQA in BA Social Science or any related field. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in development work at supervisory level (SL 7/8). Experience in a mainstreaming of designated groups will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of strategy development, management, and monitoring. Knowledge of International conventions, prescripts, policies and frameworks relevant to women & gender mainstreaming. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the implementation of transformation programmes for women & gender mainstreaming according to functional objectives: Support the implementation of policies and practices that seek to eliminate discriminatory barriers thus promoting access for women to participate and gender equity & equality in the province. Assist the review of departmental policies and programmes, forums, committees, budgets, plans, reports etc. to ensure that gender mainstreaming is embedded in governance and administrative systems. Assist to monitor and evaluate the impact of transformation programmes for women & gender groups in the Province. Assist to develop intervention strategies for state institutions to address identified bottlenecks / challenges for women and gender groups in the Province. Assist in developing a report on transformation programmes about women & gender mainstreaming. Implement and coordinate interventions aimed at protecting and promoting human dignity and equality of women & gender groups: Assist in promoting and supporting the Empowerment of women & gender groups by running workshops aimed at raising awareness on women & gender, economic empowerment, rights to life, etc. Support the promotion of advocacy through media and information brochures. Assist in lobbying Chapter 9 and 10 institutions for support on the protection of rights of women & gender groups and create linkages with development partners for resource mobilization. Assist in programmes that encourage the autonomy and independence of women & gender groups by promoting their full participation in economic, social, cultural, civil and political life under conditions of equality. Assist to establish monitoring mechanisms to evaluate initiatives to protect and promote human dignity and equality of women & gender groups. Assist in developing and coordinating the implementation of outreach programmes on women and gender mainstreaming including observing key calendar activities that impact on women & gender. Assist in developing a report on the impact of actions / initiatives to protect and promote the human dignity and equality of women & gender groups. Guide departments in the implementation of policy frameworks and programmes meant to benefit women & gender mainstreaming: Collect data from departmental plans to enable analysing them to establish alignment with policies and frameworks. Assist in advising departments about the analysis’ findings that relate to issues affecting women & gender mainstreaming. Assist in coordinating and establishing an accounting platform for state institutions on Provincial gender equity targets & women empowerment status is established annually. Monitor socio-economic inclusion of women & gender in programmes & projects of state institutions: Assist in monitoring the progress made in implementing socio-economic empowerment programmes for women by state institutions. Assist in developing and coordinating the implementation of interventions strategies to address social ills targeted at women & other gender groups. Assist in developing a Report on the socio-economic programmes implemented for women. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: OTP 08/11/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate, an NQF 6/7 (National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Industrial Engineering / Operations management / Management Services / Industrial Psychology. Job Evaluation Certificate. Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of OD, JE and Change Management environment at supervisory level (SL 7/8). A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and prescripts that governs OD & JE in the Public Sector, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, South Africa Constitution, Job Evaluation Systems (EVALUATE). Skills required: Applied Strategic Thinking, Applying Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information Management, Continuous Improvement, Diversity Management, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems, Networking and Building Bonds, Planning and Organising & Project Management. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the review and redesign of departmental organisational structure: Facilitate the processes in conducting a diagnosis analysis and compile diagnostic report. Develop and maintain functional structure. Consult proposed functional structure with internal and external stakeholders in the department. Develop organizational structure. Compile OD report. Implement and maintain post establishment. Coordinate the implementation change management: Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Change management policies and strategies. Coordinate the design of programmes to influence change in organisational behaviour. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of transformation programmes. Conduct business processes mapping and develop standard operating procedures for the department: Identify and prioritise processes to be mapped. Conduct business process modelling. Conduct business process analysis. Conduct process improvement. Develop Standards Operating Procedures for the department. Facilitate the development of job description for the department: Review Job Descriptions and ensure alignment to the approved organisational structure. Render guidance / assistance to all stakeholders on the development of Job Descriptions. Conduct workshops on development and reviewal of Job Descriptions. Ensure job description database is developed. Maintain the job description database and keep it up to date. Co-ordinate and ensure implementation of job evaluation: Identify all positions that are due for a job evaluation process. Conduct job analysis and capture data in the system. Present evaluated positions to relevant je structures. Draft report requesting approval of JE results and implementation of results. Capture je results in the system (PERSAL). Assist in the reviewal of departmental job evaluation (JE) policy. Conduct workshop on changes with regards to job evaluation process. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ICT INFORMATION ARCHITECT (DEPARTMENTAL ICT) – REF NO: OTP 09/11/2024
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SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, An NQF level 6/7 National Diploma/Degree in Information Systems-related field, with at least three (3) years professional experience at supervisory level (SL7/8) in ICT industry. Industry certifications advantageous: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate and/or Power Platform Solution Architect Expert certifications. A valid driver’s license. Key Competence: Creative Thinking, Problem Analysis, Technical Proficiency, Self-Management, and Team Membership. Skills: Analytical/Critical thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem solving, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Time Management, Monitoring. Personal attributes: Excellence, Integrity, Responsiveness, Inclusivity, Creativity & Innovation, and Professionalism 
 
DUTIES : Plan, Configure, and Manage Data Lake (within the Microsoft Dataverse): Plan & Manage data model/architecture. Configure Data Lake (MS Data verse); and Configure security settings. Create Microsoft Power Apps: Create & Manage model-driven apps; Manage use cases for canvas apps; and Build & Manage Power Pages. Create and Manage Process Automation: Create & Manage cloud flows; Create & Manage business process flows; and Create & Manage classic workflows. Manage and Visualize Data using Data Flows & PowerBI: Build & Manage Power BI in Power Platform; and Create & Use dataflows. Manage Application Lifecycle, Interoperability, and Microsoft Power Virtual Agents: Define and manage use cases for App Checker and Solution Checker; and identify and manage unmanaged solutions. Add apps to Microsoft Teams; Create Teams Channels; and User Power Automate Gateway where necessary. Define and Manage use cases for Power Virtual Agents and Define & Manage components of Power Virtual Agents. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL REF NO: OTP 10/11/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Bhisho, 
 
REQUIREMENTS : an NQF Level 7 (Advance Diploma/Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Financial Accounting / Auditing or relevant field. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level (SL7/8) in the area. A valid driver’s licence. In-depth knowledge of the legislative framework that governs the Public Service (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Understanding and application of the following prescripts: Public Finance Management Act, Treasury regulations, Treasury / Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, Guidelines and Frameworks, Annual Financial Statement Guidelines. Public Service Act, Understanding of Financial Management best practices, Knowledge of the Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS & LOGIS), Internal control procedures and systems, Modified cash basis and SCOA, Finance and SCM prescripts. A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : Implement audit intervention plan: Populate audit intervention as per audit report and internal audits. Verify and populate portfolio of evidence submitted by various programmes on audit improvement plan. Submit reports on status of findings to supervisor monthly and quarterly. Administer financial delegations framework: Prepare and distribute letters to managers with given delegation stipulating limits of expenditure and request specimen of signatures. File financial and SCM delegations. Follow up on any outstanding delegations. Maintain financial delegation register. Provide support in conducting delegations workshop. Render compliance services with regards to HR, SCM & Financial Services (Pre & Post Audit): Verify payment vouchers for compliance and ensure all necessary documents are attached and payment complies to prescribed regulations. Verify all requests for S&T, travelling claims before being processed on the system. Confirm that allocations are correct. Reject all incomplete vouchers and return to payment section and keep register thereof. Verify that checklist on batch submitted are completed and return to end-user if incomplete. Update deviations register daily. Sign off batch for orders to be generated. Identify and report irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure: Check vouchers for irregular expenditure. Record irregular expenditure on the Irregular Expenditure Register. Compile monthly register of irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and submit to supervisor. Provide support in conducting awareness workshops and roadshow to prevent recurrence of irregular expenditure. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR STATE ACCOUNTANT: BUDGET MANAGEMENT REF. NO. OTP 11/11/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 - R443 403 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 6/7 Advanced Diploma/ B-degree in Accounting or Auditing. 1-2 years’ Experience within a financial management environment in-depth knowledge of legislative framework that governs the Public Service (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Understanding and application of the following prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury regulations, Treasury / Practice Notes, Treasury & DPSA Circulars, Guidelines and Frameworks, Annual Financial Statement Guidelines, Public Service Act, Understanding of Financial Management best practices. Knowledge of the Financial Management Systems (PERSAL, BAS & LOGIS). Internal control procedures and systems, Modified cash basis and SCOA, Finance and SCM prescripts 
 
DUTIES : Render support with the compilation of the budget for the department: Liaise with directorates in preparation of budget submission in accordance with National Treasury guidelines. Render administrative support with the compilation of the budget plan for submission to the Assistant Director. Liaise with directorates in preparation of cash flow projections and consolidate same for submission to the Assistant Director. Capture and compile budget adjustment inputs from directorates and submit it to Assistant Director. Distribute bas report and advise programmes on budget and compliance related issues: Retrieving BAS report from BAS with commitment report on a weekly basis. Review and compile final report on all identified misallocations on the system and submit report to Assistant Director. Prepare and circulate expenditure report to GM’s and Office Managers. Advise office managers for over expenditure and advise to shift funds where necessary. Analyze monthly expenditure and process journals to correct misallocations: Review the generated expense report on BAS on a weekly basis. Liaise with HR to ensure misallocations in reports are corrected and journalise the correct components. Loading of departmental budget: Load budget adjustments to the spreadsheet received from the directorates. Load original budget onto BAS system to correct components. Shift funds between items if necessary. Do virements as per needs for funding according to PFMA. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply

​USER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN: PROVINCIAL ICT REF. NO. OTP 12/11/2024 
SALARY : R308 154 - R362 994 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, An NQF Level 6 Diploma as recognized by SAQA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development. A Minimum of 2 years’ appropriate experience in System Training and Help desk support. Competencies/ Skills: Project Management principles, SDLC Methodologies, Excellent Logical and Analytical Skills, Quality Assurance, Verbal, and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide user support and resolution of calls logged by departments in Provincial Service Desk. Ensure user queries or issues are recorded, validated, and resolved. Escalate unresolved problems to a higher level of support, as and when required. Monitor issues logged from start to resolution and advise users on appropriate course of action. Facilitate change management in rollout of e-government system to ensure adoption of new systems. Conduct training on transversal systems. Analyse incident logs to identify common trends and underlying problems. Performs post implementation assessment of transversal systems to identify areas of improvement. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
CALL CENTRE OPERATOR REF NO OTP 13/11/2024 
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with no work experience. Experience in ICT technical support environment with post qualification (NQF 6) in Information Technology (IT) will be an added advantage. Knowledge: ICT knowledge in terms of networking infrastructure and software, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Possess the ability to apply IT technical and professional skills in situations; accepts responsibility of tasks, works independently to produce good quality work. Individual must be a team player, show flexibility and reliability with good interpersonal relations. The position requires good verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Responsibility for providing ICT technical service support through the Provincial ICT Infrastructure unit. Assist the management team of the ICT Infrastructure unit by rendering effective first line technical support request receiver on networking services. Provide support to the PICT network engineers in terms of networking challenges that occur at Provincial sites. Conduct follow-ups on quality and satisfaction levels with existing ICT Networking services. Remain high during implementation of major new ICT services and initiatives. Assist the Network Engineers in the logging of user support calls to allocate IT technical staff for follow-ups. Compile reports on ICT support services rendered for the ICT Manager. Provide support in the ICT networking Assets verification process. Provide functional and operational support on departmental computer systems. Ensure effective flow of information and documents to and from the Departmental ICT office. Ensure safekeeping of all documentation in the office in- line with the legislation and policies. Provide functional support to the Infrastructure Operations office by assisting the Broadband Project Manager to compile budgets/projections unit to comply with the project agreements and the PMFA. Assist the manager in monitoring the WAN services and Broadband expenditure and implementation of the procurement plans. Render general administrative support to the unit by collecting and collating information as requested by the senior manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: SALARY ADMINISTRATION REF NO. OTP 14/11/2024 
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928.per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or relevant National (Vocational) Certificate with Mathematics and Accounting with no working experience. Experience in salary administration environment with post qualification (NQF 6) in Commerce/Financial Management/Accounting will be added advantage. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, etc.) will also be an added advantage 
 
DUTIES : Check and capture all salary inputs on salary system: Receive and check to ensure all required documents from HR department. Submit documents to Internal Control Unit for compliance checking. Capture the payment on Personal and Salaries System (PERSAL). Prepare BAS payments: Compile payment advice, Check and verify banking details before payment, Follow-up with SCM on creation of the entity to enable process of the payment, Submit payment to Creditors Payments & Reconciliation Sub Directorate. Ensure record keeping and filing of salary related documents: File salary related documents accurately after supplementary run, store all files and up to date record keeping safely; in accordance to set policies and procedures. Clearing of salary related suspense accounts: Requests BAS reports on BAS system of suspense accounts (such as Medical Aid, UIF, Salary Deductions disallowances). Perform clearance on the BAS system that reflects no-outstanding amounts and submit to Senior State Accountant. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at Tel No: 076 783 6993/ Ms N Xesha at 060 584 4059/ N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. 
For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za
 
NOTE : Youth candidates are encouraged to apply