MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

​NOTE : It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated. The form is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department(s), www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applicants must indicate the Post, Reference Number on the Z83 Form application. The new Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recent updated curriculum vitae with full personal details, experience, including three (3) names of contactable referees and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered by applicants who were previously appointed in the public service. Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. SMS Posts: The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), 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. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal records and verification of educational qualification certificates. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/09 
Please note that this SMS post is re-advertised and applicants who applied previously are encouraged to reapply 
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Legal Services/Communication or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience at Senior Management Services. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Levy Act, Occupational health and Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act and its regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Collective Bargaining Council Resolutions. The successful candidate must be able to display the following competencies at advanced levels: strong analytical capabilities. Report writing, advanced computer skills and valid driver’s license. The candidate must display the following competencies at advanced levels: strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, client orientation, communication. Competencies The preferable candidate must display these competencies at advanced competent levels: Strategic Capability, Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication, Honesty and Integrity. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the provisioning of optimum human resources management and Development services to the department. Ensure the provisioning of effective and efficient information technology management (ICT) services. Ensure the provision of effective legal services. Ensure optimum utilization of resources and provide strategic management services to the department. Ensure the implementation of Service Delivery Improvement Plan. Monitor Communication Services. Provide financial and human resource management (personnel) leadership. Manage all governance related matters of the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SJ Xaba Tel No: (013) 766 4164