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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT VACANCIES
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: Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall
CLOSING DATE : 10 March 2023. (@ 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 comprehensive CV. Kindly take note that only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of required documents on or before the date of the interviews following communication from Human Resources. Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. 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 must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such if shortlisted for an interview. 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. 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 comprehensive CV. Kindly take note that only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of required documents on or before the date of the interviews following communication from Human Resources. Curriculum Vitae (CV) dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YY. 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 must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such if shortlisted for an interview. 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. 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.
OTHER POST
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: VETTING SUPERVISOR REF NO: P02/2023
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY : R908 502 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in the field of Social/ Behavioural Science or Security Management or Law or Intelligence studies (NQF Level 6 or Higher), plus A minimum of 3 years junior management experience (Assistant Director Level) in vetting investigation, plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B). SSA vetting course will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of minimum information security standards (MISS); knowledge of National Vetting Strategy guidelines; knowledge of National Vetting norms. Knowledge of relevant legislation: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act 75 of 1007), Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act 66 of 1995), National Strategic Intelligence Act, 1994 (Act 39 of 1994), Promotion of the Administration of Justice Act,2000 (Act 3 of 2000), Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999), Public Service Act,1994, Public Service Regulations, 2001, Protection of Information Act, 1982 (Act 84 of 1982) and Protection of Personal Information Act,2013 (Act 4 of 2013).Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; report-writing skills; Experience in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office software packages, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, as well as the Internet. Critical competencies required are as follows: Planning and organising skills; communication and presentation skills; decision-making skills; ability to initiate action. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Programme and project management skills. Team leadership skills, analytical and creative skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Delegation and development of others’ skills. Planning, organizing and execution skills. Ability to manage conflict. Insight and listening skills, language proficiency skills. Diplomatic skills. The ideal candidate should be approachable, team orientated, receptive to suggestions and ideas and an innovative thinker.
DUTIES : Manage the execution of fieldwork investigations within the Department. Provide effective communication channel and systems between the Department and other relevant agencies. Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting and investigation. Manage human resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Tibe Tel No: 033 – 355 8088
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.