EASTERN CAPEOFFICE OF THE PREMIER

 
KPA’s: • Overall responsibility for the rollout and maintenance of the ECPG Broadband and Infrastructure initiative, incorporating Provincial Unified and Telecommunication Services, in accordance with the ECPG Broadband Strategy and Implementation Plan. • Oversee contract and service level management of Broadband services agreements. • Implement the roll-out of broadband connectivity initiative to ECPG sites. • Render transversal telecommunications services. • Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate. • Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. • Report to the Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate. • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (PMDS) 
Salary Package: R356 289. 00 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref. No. OTP 02/12/2018) 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA/ Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in HRM or Public Management. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Performance Management and Development environment at supervisory level. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of legislative framework that governs the Public Service; knowledge and application of legislative framework as well as polices that govern the performance management in the public service. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills), managing interpersonal conflict, problem solving, networking, planning and organizing. He/she must also be in possession of information management skills and ability to deal with pressure. Suitable applicants must be both compliance and quality driven as well as innovative, ability to utilize technology, project management, budgeting and financial Management. 
 
KPA’s: Facilitate and coordinate the development of PMDS policy. Manage training and development processes and programmes. Assist in the management of the PMDS database. Facilitate the implementation of PMDS performance incentive scheme. Manage timeous and accurate processing of all PERSAL transactions (pay progressions, bonuses etc.) (this also includes checking and approving of transactions on PERSAL. Manage the allocated resources of the unit 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.
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OD & CHANGE MANAGEMENT 
Salary Package: R356 289. 00 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref No. 03/12/2018) 
RE-ADVERTISEMENT: (candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) 
 
Minimum Requirements: An NQF level 7 Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering /Operations management / Management Services / Industrial Psychology and Job Evaluation Certificate with Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of OD at a Supervisor level. 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. Skills in Applied Strategic Thinking, Applying Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, Communication and Information Management, Diversity Management, Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems, Planning and Organising & Project Management. 
 
KPA’s: Review and redesign departmental organisational structure: Facilitate the processes in conducting a diagnosis analyses and compile diagnostic report. Develop and maintain functional structure. Consult proposed functional structure with internal and external stakeholders in the department. Develop organisational structure. Compile OD report. Implement and maintain post establishment. 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. Coordinate and ensure implementation of job evaluation: Identify all positions that are due for a job evaluation process. Conduct job analysis and the capture data in the system. Present evaluated positions to relevant je structures. Draft report requesting approval 
 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER 
Salary Package: R356 289. 00 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref. No.04/12/2018) 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA/ Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Languages or any related field with a minimum of 5 -10 years of practical experience in SASL. In-depth knowledge of policies on reasonable accommodation, Computer literate including research skills and a Valid Cod B/EB driver’s license 
 
KPA’s: Implement the Integrated Provincial Disability Programmes, focused on deaf persons according to provincial and national government objectives. Administer a database of sign language interpreters according to relevant policies and procedures. Implement capacity building programmes for sign language interpreters and government officials in South African Sign Language according to program objectives. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and Departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL 
Salary Package: R242 475.00 Per Annum (Level 07) 
(Ref. No. OTP 05/12/2018) 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF level 6 in Office Management/ Office Support with 3-5 year’s working experience in similar role in the office of a Senior/Executive Manager or Matric with ten (10) years’ experience in administrative environment. Knowledge: Good understanding of Government Operations, basic knowledge of Financial and Human Resource process. Skills: Communication skills, telephone etiquette, and computers skills. 
 
KPA’s: Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director General. Renders administrative support services. Provide support to Director General regarding meetings. Supports the Director General with the administration of the budget. Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
 
 
 
 
 
ADMIN OFFICER: TECHNICAL SUPPORT (X2 POSTS) 
(6 MONTHS CONTRACT) 
Salary Package: R242 475.00 Per Annum (Level 07) 
(Ref. No. OTP 06/12/2018) 
Purpose:To produce a 5th administration handover report 
 
Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in the areas of Public Administration, Office management, Office Administration with at least 2 years working experience in a government administrative environment. Skills: Ability to apply technical/professional skills; Ability to accept responsibility, work independently, and produce good quality work. Must be a team player, flexible, reliable and have good verbal and written communication skills. Must have good interpersonal relations, planning and execution skills and good analytical skills. Must have knowledge of the PFMA and the Public Service Act and Regulations. Competencies: Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Office; Excellent communication skills; Administration skills; Interpersonal skills; Organisational skills; Analytical skills; Typing and Report-Writing Skills; Minute taking and report writing skills. 
 
KPA’s: Render technical assistance in producing the 5th administration hand-over report which includes data collection, analysis and collation of information, document management, file management, liaising with stakeholders including through the drafting of correspondence (submissions, letters…etc.), and compiling interim reports. Provide effective administration support to the Office of the Director-General as and when requested by the DG, administratively manage, organise and coordinate activities to ensure a seamless flow of information during the compilation of the 5th administration hand-over report. 
 

 
Applications can be forwarded through in one of the following options: 
Hand Delivery: Room 2013, Second Floor, Office of the Premier Main Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho. Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. Enquiries: Ms. N Mentoor / Ms. N Xesha at (040) 609 6249 / 6248
 
 
NOTE FOR ALL POSTS
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV indicating three reference person’s Name, Contact Numbers and a relationship with reference as checks will be done on nominated candidate(s), attach copies (certified within the past three months) of Qualification(s), Matric certificate, proof of Professional Registration & Driver’s license (where applicable), ID Document, Non-RSA Citizens to attach Permanent Resident Permits, Foreign Qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate. Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which will include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the recruiting department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. 
 
ADDITIONAL NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts 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 recruiting department. Following the interview and the 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 assessments tools. The filling of these posts will be in line with the Annual Recruitment Plan 2018/19. The recruiting department has a right not to fill these posts. The People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. 
 
Closing Date: 11 JANUARY 2019 @15H00
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.