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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
APPLICATIONS : Address: Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 27 May 2022 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.gov.za/documents). Applicants are advised that all fields of the new Z83 form are compulsory to complete and that the signature of the applicant is mandatory. Should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) or the application is not completed in full, initialled and signed, such application will not be considered. The fully completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of required educational qualifications (including Senior Certificate where the requirement is a tertiary qualification) (including academic record / statement of results) set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Kindly note that documents are still required with your application, however these do not need to be certified. Shortlisted candidates will however be required to provide certified copies of required documents on the date of the interviews. Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions. Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 department. Following the interview and 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 assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.gov.za/documents). Applicants are advised that all fields of the new Z83 form are compulsory to complete and that the signature of the applicant is mandatory. Should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) or the application is not completed in full, initialled and signed, such application will not be considered. The fully completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of required educational qualifications (including Senior Certificate where the requirement is a tertiary qualification) (including academic record / statement of results) set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), copies of identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Kindly note that documents are still required with your application, however these do not need to be certified. Shortlisted candidates will however be required to provide certified copies of required documents on the date of the interviews. Applicants must provide proof of supervisory or management experience (where it is a requirement) and copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions. Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered. Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 department. Following the interview and 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 assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REF NO: P 05/2022
Re-advertisement, Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (all Inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Commerce / Management / Law (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA; plus A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a procurement related environment; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge of procurement and SCM legislation and policies. Extensive knowledge of the requirements of the CIDB legislation and practice notes. Knowledge of the financial management information systems in the Province. Extensive knowledge of Training/HR matters/Finance/Needs and priorities of stakeholders/planning and organization and managerial functions. Knowledge of advanced procurement and provisions and analytical methodologies. Advanced knowledge of the computer based programmes related finance and procurement. Communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Computer utilisation skills. Policy formulation skills. Financial and Strategic management skills. Adaptability during changes to meet the goals. The ideal candidate should be an innovative thinker, a team player, problem solver as well as approachable.
DUTIES : Manage, co-ordinate, formulate and develop policy and procedures / Departmental Procurement Policy Framework, including the infrastructure procurement requirements of the CIDB. Manage and co-ordinate a Provisioning Support and control service. Oversee and manage the rendering of an efficient and professional Departmental Procurement Service within the Department and the relevant suppliers/distributors with specific emphasis on service delivery and Tender Administration Services. Manage and co-ordinate the processing of requesting, buying and ordering. Application of sound management and co-ordination, ensuring that the procurement of the Department is in accordance with the purpose of the Department’s goals and objectives. Provide and co-ordinate SCM training to the Department and SCM staff. Overall control and management of staff under his/her control including the training and development thereof as well as the control and management of the Directorate’s budget allocation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JS Mbhele Tel No: 033 – 355 8008
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.