EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at . 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 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. 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) 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: (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for www.dpsa.gov.za/documents https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme 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. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

​OTHER POSTS
 
 
SENIOR STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGISLATION REF NO: OTP 01/08/2025 
SALARY : R1 195 110 per annum (OSD – LP 9), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior certificate, LLB (or as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development). At least 8 years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. A valid driver’s license. A qualification in Legislative Drafting will be an advantage. Key Competencies: Applicants must understand the public service prescripts/laws and its application Sound knowledge of constitutional and administrative law, legislative drafting and advice, knowledge of statutory and case law, regulations, prescripts and policies. Sound administrative skills and computer literacy is also essential. Knowledge and experience in the furnishing of legal advice and opinions, analytical skills, communication skills and legal research. Ability to capacitate government officials on certain laws. 
 
DUTIES : Drafting legislation for all client departments; Providing advice and legal opinions to the Office of the Premier and provincial government departments; Conduct the desktop analysis of legislation; Research and analyse constitutional court judgements and concurrent National Legislation to ensure that provincial legislation is aligned with national legislation and complies with the Constitutional Court judgements; Conduct research based on instructions received. Support client departments on policy formulation. Provide input on draft Bills; Render support with analyzing of draft Bills together with the client departments; Support the client departments in the public consultation on the proposed Bills; Support the client departments through the Executive Council processes for approval of the Bills; Assist with the translation of the Bills; Prepare the necessary documents for the submission of the Bills to the Legislature; Assist with the preparation for portfolio committee meetings; Support the legislature in public hearings on Bills. Manage area of responsibility: Supervise and co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Legislation directorate. Assist in the review of the Legislation directorate’s performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness thereof. Report on the Legislation directorate’s information as required by internal and external stakeholders. Co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Legislation directorate. Develop and implement service delivery improvement programmes. Develop the implementation of the Legislation directorate’s Annual Operational Plans. Monitor and report on the implementation thereof monthly, quarterly and annually. Ensure that performance agreements and development plans are developed and implemented for all staff in the Legislation directorate within set timeframes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at 076 783 6993/ Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at 060 584 4059/ Ms. N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ Ms A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WOMEN & GENDER MAINSTREAMING REF NO: OTP 02/08/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 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 BA Social Science or any related field. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in development work at supervisory level (SL 7/8). Experience in the mainstreaming of designated groups will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Key Competencies: 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 076 783 6993/ Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at 060 584 4059/ Ms. N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ Ms A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VETTING INVESTIGATOR / OFFICER: PROVINCIAL VETTING SERVICES REF NO: OTP 03/08/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Bhisho
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 National Diploma/ Degree in Social Science, Psychology, Security Management or equivalent. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Vetting and Information Security Environment. SAPS/Defence/SSA Vetting Course would be advantageous. Must have a valid driver’s licence and ability to drive. 
 
DUTIES : Receive files and planning vetting investigations process. Conduct quality vetting fieldwork investigations. Analyse information as per norms and standards and draft reports and make recommendations. Assist in creating awareness in the Directorate: Provincial Integrity Management. Establish integrity checking capacity. Maintain the security clearance database. Knowledge of and Skills: Knowledge and understanding in the application of vetting processes. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, National Strategic Intelligence Act 39 of 1994 as amended by Act 67 of 2002, Minimum Information Security Standards, Public Service Act (Act 103 of 1994), Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 3 of 2000. Protection of Personal Information Act, 2020 (POPIA). Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mhlawuli at 076 783 6993/ Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at 060 584 4059/ Ms. N. Nxoko at 083 653 2050/ Ms A. Mpuhlu at 060 472 9836. For eRecruitment enquiries email: recruitment@ecotp.gov.za.