LIMPOPO OFFICE OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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​NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, (updated version that come into effect on 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.labour.gov.za / www.gov.za/documents and must only be accompanies by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification(s) and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from The Office to attend an interview, such as qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. For advertised Senior Management Services (SMS) posts in the Public Service, no appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) which can be accessed via following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Candidates will also be subjected to a competency assessment, a practical test/exercise as well as an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Qualification certificates MUST not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short course certificate must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The successful candidate will be subjected to a security clearance. The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a performance agreement with the Executive Authority and sign a five (5) year contract of employment upon assumption of duty with the Premier. The candidates will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts. The Department (s) reserves the right NOT to make appointments on the advertised post(s). Note! Candidates who previously applied for the above advertised vacant posts need to re-apply.

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION REF NO: OTP/03/25/01 
(5) years fixed term contract) 
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SALARY : R2 259 984 per annum (SMS Grade D) (Level 16). Non-pensionable HoD allowance: 10% of the payable inclusive remuneration package 
CENTRE : Polokwane: Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level. Post graduate qualification in Education Curriculum Development / Financial Management / Business Management / Administration will be an added advantage; valid driver’s licence (with the exemption of applicants with disabilities); Core and Process Competencies- Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. Personal Attributes: Assertiveness, Self-driven, team player, innovative, cultural understanding, conflict resolution. Public Service Knowledge; Negotiation skills; Policy Formulation; Ability to interact at both strategic and operation levels. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer responsible for: Provide strategic direction on the provision and implementation of curriculum delivery & support services. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals achieve the main objective of the department and ensures optimum service delivery. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals have been customized and converted to ensure maximum service delivery. Provincial norms and standards have been developed and implemented, and National norms and stands have been adapted to ensure optimum service delivery. Curriculum and development programmes achieve the set objectives. Provide strategic direction on the provision and implementation of institutional governance, coordination and support services. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals achieve the main objective of the department and ensures optimum service delivery. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals have been customized and converted to ensure maximum service delivery. Provincial norms and standards have been developed and implemented and National norms and stands have been adapted to ensure optimum service delivery. Well- managed departmental institutions, quality standards of learning and teaching and social support programmes promoted. Provide strategic direction and coordinate the implementation of corporate management services. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals have been customized and converted to ensure maximum service delivery. Well and appropriately resourced in terms of personnel to maximize service delivery and in terms of PSR. Provide strategic direction and coordinate the provision of financial management services. Policies, strategies, guidelines and procedure manuals have been customized and converted to ensure maximum service delivery. Financial Management done in line with PFMA and to achieve the set objectives. Provide strategic direction and facilitate the provision of organizational risk management. Compliance with relevant policies and programmes. Ensure the provisioning of Executive support services to the offices of the MEC and HOD. Well-resourced and effective and efficient support. Ensure the provision of intergovernmental relations, donor funding and Education Trust. Well-resourced and effective and efficient support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 OR Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No: (015) 287 6290 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: OTP/03/25/02 
(Five (5) years fixed term contract) 
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SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (SMS Grade D) (Level 15). Non-pensionable Head of Department allowance: 10% of the payable inclusive remuneration package. 
CENTRE : Polokwane - (Head Office) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 8 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level. Post graduate qualification in Social Science / Social Work / Financial Management / Business Management/ Administration will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence (with the exception of applicants with disabilities). Core and Process Competencies-Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer responsible for: -Serve as the accounting officer of the department in line with the PFMA and establish the strategic direction of the department to ensure alignment with its business plans. Oversee the provision of Integrated Social welfare services to the poor and the vulnerable in partnership with civil society organizations within the province. Oversee that older persons and disability programmes are coordinated and provided. Oversee that non – institutionalized HIV/ AIDS and social relief programmes are programmes are coordinated and provided. Oversee the provision of psycho-social support to the beneficiaries, debriefing, food parcels and school uniforms. Oversee coordination of inter-sectoral collaboration to ensure that the department contributes to Integrated services delivery. Oversee coordination and maintenance of good relations within the Department and all Stakeholders. Oversee the provision of social services to children and families within the province through child and youth care centres and victim empowerment centres. Oversee the Child Protection services are coordinated and provided. Oversee the development of strategies for Child Protection Services. Oversee the development of policies for Child Protection services. Oversee that child and youth care services are coordinated and provided. Oversee the development of Provincial Strategy on Child and Youth Care Centers. Oversee the provision of development and research services programmes to empower communities of Limpopo Province. Implement Integrated Development programmes that facilitate the empowerment of communities towards sustainable livelihood. Provide community-based research, planning and mobilisation. Coordinate and develop youth and women empowerment programs. Facilitate of implementation of skills development programmes and job creation programmes. Monitor and ensure that research and population development culture is entrenched. Oversee and ensure effective and efficient population research and demographic analysis. Oversee the provision of corporate services in adherence, compliance and implementation of Provincial and National legislation, regulations and policies. Guide and provide effective managerial and strategic coordination of human resource development and management. Provide comprehensive organisational development support and advice. Technical support on the implementation and customisation of national legislation on government information management and technology (GITO), strategic support and communication services. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient records management. Coordinate legal services and employee relations and people management in the department to obtain a maximum impact on the departments’ service delivery. Provide transformation and change management services. Manage the department’s performance with regard to monitoring and evaluation of quality services delivery programs. Oversee and promote proper financial management in line with PFMA and other provincial /national prescripts. Coordinate and manage financial regulatory compliance and reporting. Ensure that inspection and investigations are conducted to establish compliance with the PFMA within the Department. Coordinate Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting services in the Department. Oversee and ensure effective and efficient bookkeeping and bank reconciliation. Develop and monitor the implementation supply chain management internal policies, systems, and processes. Provide infrastructure management in the department. Ensure and promote an appropriate platform for risk management services within the province. Provide leadership, strategy, and advice on risk implications of management decisions. Ensure risk management, security, fraud, and corruption awareness within the department. Ensure continuous improvements in internal control systems through risk management, corruption, and fraud prevention strategies. Ensure the availability of surveillance systems, categorization of documents and computers. Coordinate the implementation of security management services. Ensure that employees have positive security clearances and disclose financial interest annually. Facilitate and ensure coordination of social development services at all the provincial districts, sub-districts/ municipalities, and institutions. Oversee the development of Operational Plans to give strategic direction to the District office. Manage the integration of IDP programs with strategic objectives and plans. Oversee the provincial and district devolution task teams. Ensure the collation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from the districts. Monitor the implementation quality assurance/improvement plans. Develop and maintain good relations between the department and all stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 OR Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No: (015) 287 6290 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMEMT: AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: OTP/03/25/03 
(Five (5) years fixed term contract) 
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SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (SMS Grade D) (Level 15). Non-pensionable Head of Department allowance: 10% of the payable inclusive remuneration package. 
CENTRE : Polokwane - (Head Office) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 8 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level. Post graduate qualification in Agriculture Extension / Financial Management / Business Management/ Administration will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence (with the exception of applicants with disabilities). Core and Process Competencies-Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer responsible for: Oversee the rendering of agricultural technical services in the department. Render support and advice to the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development on the core mandates of the Department. Provide strategic leadership in the provision of technical services. Coordinate and oversee the provision and rendering of research and training services in the Department. Provide leadership and guidance on the provision of sustainable resource management. Provide leadership and support in the rendering of farmer support and Agribusiness development. Lead driving programmes to ensure that there is food security throughout the province. Provide executive leadership and support in respect of rural development and district management. Drive and lead the transformation of the agricultural sector in line with national, provincial and departmental goals and objectives. Guide and manage implementation of agricultural services in all the Districts and Municipalities. Coordinate rural development in the department and province. Ensure the achievement of the key priorities of the government of the day by coordinating rural development throughout the province. Co-Ordinate Infrastructure Development & Project Performance Functions. Develop strategic intervention in projects implementation. Promote infrastructure development improvement program. Provide infrastructure project database management. Provide strategic leadership on the provision of risk, anti-corruption and integrity management. Provide leadership and guidance on the provision of enterprise risk management support. Coordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of business continuity plan. Promote the implementation of code of conduct. Monitor compliance to rules and regulations in the public service. Ensure promotion of the financial disclosure system. Ensure the development and maintenance of internal anti-corruption systems to combat all forms of fraud and corruption. Provide leadership and oversee the provision of financial management. Ensure that financial and other resources allocated to the Department are managed in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other relevant prescripts. Manage and oversee the provision of internal control and compliance. Oversee the provision and management of financial accounting. Oversee the provision of management accounting. Manage supply chain and ensure that systems are in place. Coordinate the provision of asset management in the department and province. Provide leadership in the management of departmental assets. Provide leadership and oversee the provision of strategy and systems services. Provide strategic leadership in the strategic management, monitoring and evaluation. Provide strategic leadership for provision of legal support services. Provide executive leadership in the provision of communication services. Provide strategic leadership for provision of government information management and technology services. Provide leadership and oversee the provision of corporate management services. Provide strategic human resource management of the Department. Provide executive support and leadership on the provision of Human Resource Development and Employee Relations. Provide advice and guidance on employee health and wellness programmes. Provide executive support and leadership on security and facilities Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 OR Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No: (015) 287 6290