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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT 
 
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or e-mail to Applications.DOT@Kzntransport.gov.za  (quoting the relevant reference and name of position in the subject line) Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. 
 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za (which must be originally signed and dated) and 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 certified documents are not required with your application. 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 certified copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions. Currirculum 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. 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 this post(s). NB: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. The Successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency test.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (PUBLIC & FREIGHT TRANSPORT REF NO: P 04/2020 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (all inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Public Management (NQF level 6); plus A minimum of 3 years’ junior management in public sector; plus Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B) Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations Knowledge of Service Delivery Framework Knowledge of Project Management Principles Knowledge of Skills Development Act Knowledge of Higher Education and Training Act and Further Education and Training Act Knowledge of National Skills Development Strategy Knowledge of National and Provincial Practice Notes Knowledge of National Development Plan Knowledge of Labour Relations Act Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act Knowledge of Intergovernmental Matters Knowledge of Promotion of Equity and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Knowledge of Legislative Mandates Knowledge of Management of Information Systems Strategic planning and organizational skills Report writing, analytical and computer skills Problem solving, decision making and risk management skills Driving and communication (written and verbal) skills People management and leadership skills Ability to work under pressure Time management, language and listening skills Presentation and interpersonal relations skills The ideal candidate should be proactive, have commitment, honesty and integrity He/she should also be innovative, reliable, be receptive to ideas and suggestions, be punctual and professional. Knowledge and/or experience in public transport will serve as an added advantage to the requirements of this post. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support with the preparation and consolidation of the chief directorate business plans, operational plan, procurement plan, etc Administer general personnel and financial administration matters Administer, prepare and control the budget of the chief directorate Manage stakeholders and the office of the Deputy Director-General Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery Manage resources of the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Thwala Tel No: (033) 355 8853