KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

​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 or e-mailed 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 these post(s). 

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: P 02/2019 
SALARY: R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) 
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg (TIRS) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Public Administration / Management (NQF Level 6); plus a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ junior management experience in An Administrative field; plus possession of a valid driver’s license (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training & Competencies Required: Knowledge of the RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Knowledge of Employee Performance and Management System. Knowledge of Community development and community outreach. Knowledge of Public Participation. Knowledge of Project management principles. Knowledge of Youth Development Policy. Knowledge of National and Provincial Practice Notes. Knowledge of SCM Practices and procedures. Language skills. Listening skills. Presentation skills. Analytical thinking skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Computer literacy. Strategic Planning skills. Organisational skills. Research skills. Leadership skills. Financial management skills. Time management skills. Report writing skills. Problem solving skills. Communication skills. Conflict management skills. Change management skills. Project management skills. People management skills. Relationship management skills. Decision making skills. The ideal candidate should be innovative, independent, time-frame driven, meticulous, proactive, honest, reliable, committed, punctual, self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. He/she should be culturally sensitive, have patience, perseverance and be able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. 
 
DUTIES: Render procurement and financial management services: Facilitate the acquisition of goods and services. Provide asset management services. Provide data capture services. Manage contracts. Provide human resource management and general administration: Provide human resource administration services. Provide human resource utilization and planning. Provide general administration services. Provide registry services. Provide mechanical administration services. Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery: Analyse and interpret legislation and existing frameworks in respect of service delivery imperatives. Ensure the review and development of effective policies and strategies. Develop best practices in respect of policy matters. Ensure implementation of policies and strategies. Provide advice and guidance to management regarding the interpretation and implementation of policies. Manage resources of the Sub-directorate: Ensure training and development of staff. Ensure timeous performance assessments of staff. Ensure the effective utilisation of all equipment within the Department. Ensure staff are kept abreast of all new prescripts and policies. Provide advice and guidance to all officials within the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr SS Nkosi Tel No: (033) 355 8897 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency based test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 12 April 2019 (at 16H00). Applications received after closing date & time will not be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BANKING, TAX & REVENUE REF NO: DOT 32/2019 
SALARY: R356 289 per annum 
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with Accounting as a major subject(NQF 6), plus A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience within Banking/Tax in government field plus possession of a valid driver’s license (Minimum code C1).Knowledge Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Financial Management. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Practice notes. Thorough knowledge of GRAAP. Knowledge of Financial Systems. Knowledge of Banking and Taxation within a government environment. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures. Computer literacy (Excel, Word &PowerPoint).Knowledge of suspense accounts. Analytical and innovative thinking skills. Problem solving skills. Reconciliation skills. Good organization and planning skills. Report writing skills. Good communication skills. Ability to interpret financial reports. The ideal candidate should be effective, efficient, pay attention to detail, be accurate, timeous, and independent. He/She must have integrity and be reliable. 
 
DUTIES: Manage banking functions: Analyse and verify all transactions on the bank statement. Produce a month end bank reconciliation. Ensure that all transactions have interfaced into the General Ledger account. Manage verification documents for all payments over a million. Liaise and resolve all discrepancies identified in bank statement with Provincial Banker and Provincial Treasury. Ensure that online transactions are resolved and matched to the correct accounts. Monitor and manage Departmental Petty Accounts. Liaise with Department’s provincial banker and provide all necessary documentation required with regard to stop payments and other requests verifying to the banks the authenticity of payments made to services providers. Manage taxation functions: Ensure that all adjustments have been effected and that correct IRP5 records are maintained. Ensure that monthly and annual payments have been made to SARS EMP 201 has been completed. Produce tax reconciliation and ensure that all tax pay-over’s are made timeously. Ensure that all tax legislations and reporting requirements and submission deadlines are adhered to. Liaise with SARS and Provincial Treasury on resolving discrepancies identified. Produce and submit the annual Tax Reconciliation. Submit a monthly report to management. Manage and maintain all banking, receipt and tax related suspense accounts: Analyse banking and tax related ledger accounts and clear all exceptions monthly. Ensure that all receipt related suspense accounts are cleared monthly. Produce an accurate age analysis on the above mentioned accounts .Ensure that all exceptions are cleared monthly and that all transactions older than 30 days are investigated and cleared before month end. Ensure that all journals for transactions to be cleared are prepared with correct allocations and that all supporting documents are in order. Ensure that transactions authorized on all bank and tax related Asset and Liability accounts match on a monthly. Prepare and submit monthly reports on all accounts to Management. Develop plan and implement accounting policies and procedures to implement best financial practices in the Department: Ensure that all related policies implemented are adhere to. Supervise junior members of staff and perform detailed review of all work performed by them before presentation to management or other customers: Manage all staff related issues (leave records, EPDMS, training and other HR related issues). 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T Nkosi Tel No: 033-355 8792 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. T Madlala 
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a competency-based test. The Successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 05 April 2019 (at 16H00). Applications received after closing date & time will not be considered.