GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA) - GENERAL MANAGER:  MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Assess the provision of Division support and advice to line managers to ensure that line managers are fully equipped to deal with risk related matters.
• Drive a culture of compliance with GPAA line managers and staff to ensure greater awareness of Division policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation throughout all Division functions.
• Ensure the provision of accurate and current advice regarding Division functions to all stakeholders.
• Ensure analysis of service delivery gaps and challenges, define service delivery operational measures and targets, and implement remedial action strategies.
• Ensure quality of service provided to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders.
• Represent the Division at all relevant committees and forums.
• Proactively ensure the identification and mitigation of risks.
Initiate and sponsor projects in the Division and support organisation wide projects through communication initiatives.
 
Drive the provision of marketing, communication and stakeholder management services:
• Manage the rendering of media and stakeholder liaison services.
• Manage the rendering of branding, events and advertising services to the Department.
• Manage the rendering of effective and efficient internal communication support services to the Department.
• Manage the rendering of publication services.
 
Drive and coordinate all monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems in the Department:
• Manage the development, maintenance and implementation of evaluation guidelines and frameworks.
• Manage the organisational performance monitoring and reporting for the Department.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of integrated Departmental M & E data systems.
 
Drive the provisioning and maintenance of effective Information Security:
• Ensure the management of ICT systems security.
• Ensure management of document security.
• Ensure the management of ICT compliance management.
 
Manage all the resources in the Division:
• Ensure the development and management of staff within the Division.
• Implement and maintain a relevant management approach to support effective business results within the Division.
• Develop and sustain a culture of high performance, professionalism and integrity to support overall quality of service delivery.
• Ensure control of budgeting and expenditure process in-line with strategic objectives and relevant legislation.
• Ensure the effective utilization of all other resources (including IS, Assets, Infrastructure, etc.) within the Division.
 
Drive the provisioning of well-defined MIS driven strategic planning, research and policy implementation for the Department:
• Facilitate research to guide and inform organisational strategy.
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of strategy and operational planning programmes.
• Render MIS services to the business units.
• Manage all research and policy development in the Department.
 
Drive and coordinate all projects initiated through the Project Management Office:
• Manage the coordination and integration of the delivery of projects.
• Ensure proper management of change requests and control scope through effective execution plans.
• Facilitate the development, registration and implementation of projects through set project management methodologies.
• Facilitate proper project closeout and handover processes.
 
Drive the provisioning and maintenance of Physical Security and Secured Facilities:
• Ensure facilitation and procurement of fleet, travel and accommodation requirements of the GPAA.
• Ensure and monitor the provision of security management services.
• Ensure facilities provision and management.
 

REQUIREMENTS
• A relevant Bachelor's Degree / B Tech (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a Management Support Services environment. (A combination of experience within a minimum of 2 or more of the following six sub disciplines will receive preference, namely Information Security; Physical Security; Project Management Office; Management Information Systems; Corporate Monitoring and Evaluation; Corporate Communications and Marketing).
• At least 5 years Senior Management experience within the relevant field.
• A proven track record as a Programme Head/Business Head.
• Experience in Financial Services, especially Employee Benefits, Pension Fund and Retirement Benefits Administration will be a distinct advantage.
Disclaimer: The successful applicant will not be appointed before completion of the pre-entry certificate for SMS as prescribed by the DPSA.
 
SKILLS, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND KNOWLEDGE:
Strategic capability • Service delivery innovation • Client orientation and customer focus • Financial management • People management and empowerment • Programme and Project Management • Change management • Communication • Knowledge management • Problem solving and analysis • Respect • Service excellence • Integrity • Transparency • Courtesy • Emotional intelligence • Team player • Benefits administration • Customer relationship management (channel management) • Relevant legislative requirements and GPAA policies and procedures • Industry knowledge • Financial management including budgeting and forecasting • Pension Fund Regulations and rules • Compliance management • Relevant systems.

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NOTE: Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number in the subject line, via e-mail to rh.gpaa@adcorpgroup.com  
Enquiries may be directed to Vivian de Kock 082 411 6094.
 
Requirements: Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable on the internet at http://www.gpaa.gov.za (Originally signed).
 
The relevant reference number must be quoted on all applications. Application should consist of (1) a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience and duties, indicating the respective dates MM/YY as well as indicating references with full contact details) (2) certified copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), Identity document, valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) and proof of citizenship if not RSA Citizen. 
Note: All copies must be originally certified in the past 6 months.
Failure to submit the above information will result in the application not considered and deemed a regret.
 
The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by GPAA. Applicants must note that pre-employments checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Correspondence will only be conducted with the short- listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
The candidate must take note of: It is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of these posts and the candidature of persons whose promotion/ appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For salary levels 11 – 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. SMS will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by DPSA. All candidates shortlisted for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. The GPAA reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests/competency assessments for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The GPAA reserves the right to cancel the filling/not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. The successful candidate will have to sign and annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance.
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2020 AT 12PM NOON. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.