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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: 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.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall
CLOSING DATE : 20 December 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 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. Currirculum 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. Currirculum 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
POST 46/524 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TECHNICAL INTERVENTIONS REF NO: P09/2022
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 : R766 584 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate NQF level 6 qualification or higher: Bachelor of Commerce (B-Com) in Business Economics / Entrepreneurship; plus A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the field of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment and Transformation; plus A valid driver’s license (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of various administrative policies and procedures in the public sector. Knowledge of transformation policies, legislative frameworks and programmes relating to the infrastructure/ construction sector empowerment e.g Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) etc Knowledge and understanding of Procurement legislation which supports empowerment e.g Preferential Procurement Regulations; Contractor Development etc. Knowledge of construction sector industry regulation issues Knowledge in designing relevant and compliant empowerment programmes. Knowledge of the interpreting and compiling timely well researched management reports. Knowledge of how to operate a variety of electronic equipment used by the Department e.g. multimedia projector etc. Knowledge of computer-based information systems e.g. (software packages MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Project, MS Teams etc.). Knowledge of project management. The ideal candidate should be an approachable, team-player, and innovative thinker. He/she should be receptive to suggestions and ideas.
DUTIES : Develop Departmental Economic Empowerment strategies, policies, frameworks for SMMEs owned by designated groups. Implement transformation policies, frameworks and programmes relating to economic empowerment. Facilitate the implementation of Enterprise Development interventions. Liaise with business units to develop transformation plans Liaise with business units identify commodities to be targeted for SMME participation. Champion the B-BBEE compliance in the Department. Monitor legislative changes relating to transformation and B-BBEE and update the organization accordingly. Conduct research to identify SMME development challenges and propose innovative solutions. Build strategic relationships with SMMEs owned by designated groups to advance economic empowerment. Provide high-quality and timely progress reports to internal and external stakeholders on the transformation of the Departmental procurement spend.
ENQUIRIES : Ms VL Mdletshe Tel No: 033 – 355 8707/06
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position