KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE

Applicants, who do not comply with the instructions indicated above, will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will be disqualified. Candidates should not send their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take the responsibility for non-collection of these applications. It is our intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive preference. It must further be noted that all recommended candidates will be subjected to suitability checks prior to being appointed.
 


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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT - REF NO. DAC01/19
SALARY: R733 257.00
SALARY PACKAGE: R733 257.00 —R 863 748.00 per annum [Salary Level 11] [An all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules of Middle Management Service].
CENTRE: Pietermaritzburg, Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS:  A three year tertiary qualification in Public Management or an appropriate equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of five [5] years relevant experience, three [3] of which should be at a Managerial/ Assistant Director level. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts applicable to government, including systems and procedures. Knowledge of PFMA. Good work ethics, honesty, reliability and team work. Good office administration, planning and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills [written and verbal]. Good interpersonal relation skills. Knowledge of projects management. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Coordinate executive administrative support to the Head: Arts and Culture. Provide institutional support to the Department's stakeholders. Provide document management support services. Develop policies, strategies and procedure manuals aimed at improving service delivery of the office and ensure compliance in terms of mandates. Supervise, develop and manage employees' performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System [EPMDS].
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr NP Chonco: Tel: [033] 2643400
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT- DEMAND MANAGEMENT SERVICES - REF NO. DACO2/19
SALARY: R376 596.00
SALARY RANGE: R376 596.00 —R454 920.00 per annum [Salary level 09]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS:  A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7, coupled with a minimum of five [5] years relevant experience, three [3] of which should be at a supervisory level. Knowledge of Preferential Procurement policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Basic Accounting System [BAS], Service Delivery Principles [Batho Pele], Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulation, Public Service Regulations, Provincial Treasury Practice Notes, Supply Chain Management, KZN Supply Chain Policy Framework, SCM practice notes and, Preferential Regulation of 2011.Good communication [written and Verbal] skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Critical analysis, numeric and mathematical accuracy skill. Problem Solving, Negotiation/ Consultation and Presentation skills. Report writing, Policy analysis and development skills. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Coordinate [synergise], review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the department. Coordinate, review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan. Supervise and compile tender/quotation specifications as required. Develop, implement and maintain the supplier database. Supervise, develop and manage employees' performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System [EPMDS]
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Ngcobo: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT- ACQUISITION SERVICES - REF NO. DAC03/19
SALARY: R376 596.00
SALARY RANGE: R376 596.00 —R454 920.00 per annum [Salary level 09]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7, coupled with a minimum of five [5] years relevant experience, three [3] of which should be at a supervisory level. Knowledge of Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act [PPPFA], Basic Accounting System (BAS), Service Delivery Principles [Batho Pele], Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulation, Public Service Regulations, Provincial Treasury Practice Notes, Supply Chain Management, KZN Supply Chain Policy Framework, SCM practice notes and, Preferential Regulation of 2011.Good communication [written and verbal] skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Critical analysis, numeric and mathematical accuracy skill. Problem Solving, Negotiation/ Consultation, Facilitation and Presentation skills. Report writing, policy analysis and policy development skills. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Coordinate [synergize], review and execute the bidding process. Coordinate, review and compile the list of prospective providers for quotations. Coordinate review and source quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury. Supervise, develop and manage employees' performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System [EPMDS].
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Ngcobo: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS - REF NO. DAC04/19
SALARY: R376 596.00
SALARY RANGE: R376 596.00 —R454 920.00 per annum [Salary level 09]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate three [3] year tertiary qualification in Social Science/Development Studies/International Relations, coupled with a minimum of five [5] years relevant experience in the IGR field. In- depth knowledge of legislation related to the Department and to the post. Knowledge of Intergovernmental relations, protocol practices, PFMA, report writing, planning and organizing, project management, policy analysis and research skills. Negotiation/ Consultation and Presentation skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Participate in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and terms of reference that ensures sound IGR. Monitor the implementation of resolutions emanating from all IGR structures. Maintain partnerships with corporate sector, entities and other spheres of government. Facilitate the consolidation of progress reports against programmes of actions [POA].
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr UM Ngcobo: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 
 
 
 
 
 
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR: ICT OPERATION SUPPORT - REF NO. DAC05/19
SALARY: R316 791.00
SALARY RANGE: R316 791.00 — R373 167.00 per annum [Salary level 08]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENT: An appropriate 3 year IT tertiary qualification and certified on Microsoft and VMWare or Cisco, coupled with a minimum of three- five [3-5] years working experience in IT Network environment. Knowledge of legislation related to the Department and to the post. Knowledge of IT legislations, policy and practices. Knowledge of Computer operation/network. Knowledge of E- governance framework and Information Technology trends. Knowledge of project management, planning and organizational skills. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Good interpersonal relations skills. Policy analysis and research skills. Problem Solving, negotiation/ consultation and presentation skills. Computer Literacy in web design packages. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Maintain sound network performance standard for the Department. Implement and conform to all aspects of the department's disaster recovery plan. Establish network specifications by conferring with users. Develop manuals for server administration. Monitor and report on the adherence of Service Level Agreement. Supervise, develop and manage employees' performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System [EPMDS].
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Mtshali: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 
 
 
 
 
 
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY OPERATION SUPPORT - REF NO. DAC06/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENT: An appropriate three [3] year tertiary qualification in IT field, coupled with a minimum of one- two [1-2] years relevant experience. Knowledge of legislations [Practice Notes, PFMA and Treasury Regulations]. Understanding of HR Policies and procedure. Knowledge of auditing procedures including norms and standards. Knowledge of specific computer software packages. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Good interpersonal relations skills. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Provide IT technical support to users. Maintain records database containing information regarding licenses, warranties and service agreements for the organization's technology related inventory. Conduct research on latest development on IT. Provide inputs on development a processes of purchasing and repairs of IT equipment and implementation of IT policies and procedures. Coordinate all IT Procurement.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr L Mtshali: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE - REF NO. DAC07/19
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - REF NO. DAC08/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Northern Region, Ulundi
: Western Region, Ladysmith
 
REQUIREMENTS:Secretariat Diploma, or an appropriate equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of three — five [3—5] years relevant experience. Good telephone etiquette. Sound organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills. High level of reliability and confidentiality. Basic knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures. Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and Code of conduct. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to do research and analyze documents. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Provide secretarial/receptionist support services to the Director. Provide support services to the Director regarding meetings. Render support services to the Director with the administration of the budget, including the compilation of commitment registers. Organize the Director's diary. Render general office management. Render registry services in office of the Director. Acknowledge correspondence and type documents for the Director. Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
 
ENQUIRIES: Northern Regional Office, Ms JPR Nxumalo: Tel. [035] 870 8447/8
: Western Regional Office, Dr NF Biyela: Tel. [036] 637 7978
 
 

 
 
LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: LEXICOGRAPHIC TERMINOLOGY & LITERATURE DEVELOPMENT - REF NO. DAC09/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS:  An appropriate three [3] year tertiary qualification, coupled with a minimum two [2] years relevant experience in a Language field. Proficiency in isiZulu/English. Good understanding of the Public System and prescripts applicable to the Government including systems and procedures. Good office administration, analysis and research. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc]. Valid code 8/EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Collect, systematize and document concepts/terms belonging to a particular field. Provide equivalents and coining terms. Edit, revise and update terminology. Provide information service, thereby rendering terminological and linguistic assistance
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr AWS Ngcobo: Tel. [033] 897 9000
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRTATION CLERK SUPERVISOR — NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE- OFFICE SERVICES - REF NO. DAC10/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Northern Regional Office, uLundi
 
REQUIREMENT: Standard 10/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate, coupled with a minimum of three- five [3- 5] years relevant experience. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the relevant prescript governing the Government. Clean criminal records. Good communication [written & verbal] skills. Good office administration, planning and organizational skills. Computer literacy [Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc]. Valid code 8 /EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Provide effective and efficient office management to the Directorate, which includes systems in receiving and distributing of correspondence. Render effective administration support for the Directorate which includes HR, Finance and Transport etc. Render effective and efficient records management within the Directorate. Provide support with regard to all logistics requirements within the. Directorate. Coordinate and analyse monthly reports. Supervise, develop and manage employees' performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System [EPMDS].
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms JPR Nxumalo: Tel. [035] 870 8447/8
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK SUPERVISOR: PERFOMAMNCE MANAGEMENT, HEAD OFFICE PIETERMARITZBURG - REF NO. DAC11/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENT: Standard 10/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate, coupled with a minimum of three- five [3- 5] years relevant experience. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the relevant prescript governing the Government. Clean criminal records. Good communication [written & verbal] skills. Good office administration, planning and organizational skills. Computer literacy [Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.]. Valid code 8 /EB driver's license.
 
DUTIES: Provide effective and efficient office management to the Directorate, which includes systems in receiving and distributing of correspondence. Render effective administration support for the Directorate which includes HR, Finance and Transport etc. Render effective and efficient records management within the Directorate. Provide support with regard to all logistics requirements within the Directorate. Coordinate and analyse monthly reports.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr UM Ngcobo: Tel. [033] 264 3400
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN: CENTRAL REFERENCE AND AUDIO VISUAL - REF NO. DAC12/19
SALARY: R257 508.00
SALARY RANGE: R257 508.00- R303 339.00 per annum [Salary level 07]
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS:An appropriate three [3] year tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science, coupled with a minimum of two [2] years library experience. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Brocade circulation system. Language proficiency and literacy skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. PFMA, Policy analysis and presentation skills. Problem solving, negotiation/ consultation and research skills. Information retrieval skills. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Computer Literacy skills [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.].
 
DUTIES: Provide a centralized subject request service. Develop and maintain the library collection. Provide a specialized information service. Provide an on-going professional support to public libraries. Develop information resources.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Zokwe: Tel. [033] 341 3000
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK — UMZINYATHI DISTRICT - REF NO. DAC13/19
ADMINISTRATION CLERK- EASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE REF NO.DAC 14/19.
SALARY: R173 703.00
SALARY RANGE: R173 703.00 — R204 612.00 [Salary level 5]
CENTRE: Western Regional Office - Ladysmith
: Eastern Regional Office – Ethekwini
 
REQUIREMENT: Standard 10/ Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate, coupled with a minimum of one [1] year relevant experience or an intern. Numeracy and literacy skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict situations. Good communication skills [written and verbal]. Computer Literacy [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.].
 
DUTIES: Render general clerical and records management support services. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Coordinate personnel administration support services within the component. Provide financial administration support services within the component.
 
ENQUIRIES:UMzinyathi District - Dr BN Biyela: Tel. [033] 341 3615
: Eastern Regional Office- Mr M Mtshali: Tel. [031] 334 2301