NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NDA) VACANCIES

 
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 
Purpose
Reporting to the NDA Board of Directors, the position is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and management of the National Development Agency according to the requirements set forth by the National Development Agency Act, as amended, and all other legislation applicable to Schedule 3A Public Entities.
This position provides strategic leadership, accountability and direction for all programmes of the NDA mandate, to ensure the effective coordination, integration and impact of programmes. It also ensures that the Agency has effective and efficient policies, systems and procedures that are compliant to laws and prescripts that are applicable to the Agency.
Division: Office of the CEO
Reports To: NDA Board Chairperson
Position location: Head Office
Peromnes Grade: 3
Number of Direct Reports: 10
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
Post Graduate Degree (NQF level 9) in Public Administration or Management / Business Management / Policy and Development studies or any other relevant areas.
 
Essential Experience
 Ten (10) years’ experience in executive position in the public or private sectors
 Sound practical experience in business administration and management
 Sound financial management knowledge and processes
 Experience in strategic planning and execution
 Experience of managing diverse teams
 Experience in resource mobilisation and fund raising strategies
 Extensive experience in relationship building and stakeholder management
 Understanding of political environment and dynamics
 Experience in change management
 Experience in managing third party funding
 Proven track record in successfully turning around an entity or a division
 
Knowledge
 Working knowledge of legal prescripts regulating public sector and entities. e.g. PFMA, NDA Act, Labour Laws, National Treasury Regulations and Prescripts etc.
 Knowledge of leadership and management principles
 Working knowledge of government policies, regulations, norms and standards.
 Knowledge in Risk and Compliance management
 Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
 Working knowledge of Board role and operations.
 Knowledge of government’s development agenda.
 Knowledge of Civil Society and development challenges and opportunities relating to the mandate of the organization.
 Knowledge of integrated Development Planning, Community Economic Development model as well as the District Development Model
 Knowledge of human resources management, financial management, fundraising, marketing and communication principles, and corporate governance
 Knowledge in Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
 
Skills & Abilities
 Visionary and strong leadership
 Sound insight into empowerment and transformation
 Emotional intelligence
 Business acumen and passion for social reform
 Strategic Leadership
 Understanding of political environment and dynamics
 Leveraging Diversity
 Negotiation and problem solving
 Creativity & Innovation
 Ability to work as a team leader
 Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
 High levels of discretion and sensitivity
 Ability to interpret international and local conditions and trends
 Excellent communication skills
 Ability to work under pressure
 Ability to initiate and drive change management within an organisation
 Ability to provide sound advice at all levels
 
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Strategic leadership, planning, and programme management.
 Set strategic goals that are measurable and describable to support the Mandate of the NDA and oversee the development and approval of the NDA Annual Performance Plan and the 5 year NDA Strategic Plan.
 Lead the development and implementation of a strategy to position the NDA as a developmental state owned agency
 Foster the development and adherence to the appropriate financial systems and internal controls for proper financial and supply chain management, expenditure control and proper utilization of resources
 Assess the strategic risks of the NDA and ensure that the risks are managed and mitigated.
 Oversee all business operations of the NDA to ensure it fulfils its legislative mandate and relevant laws that governs the public sector by developing processes, systems, policies, procedures that ensures good governance, accountability and impact of NDA on poverty reduction in poor communities. This must include, but not limited to, the-
 Functions of the NDA primary and secondary mandate programmes and services;
 Functional and effective organisational structures with appropriate staff across all NDA programmes and functions;
 Effective and supportive information communication and technology (ICT) systems;
 Human resource management systems and policies that promotes good working environment;
 Demonstration of integrity, ethics, conduct and anti-corruption in the National Development Agency; and
 Transformation, reform, innovation and any other matter to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the NDA and its service delivery to the public.
 Overseeing and accountability for the implementation of appropriate systems, for the effective and efficient delivery of the NDA services to its service stakeholders and beneficiaries.
 Overseeing and accountability for the support to the Board and all its Committees and implement the resolutions of the Board and committees.
 
Governance, Accountability, and reporting
 Direct and ensure compliance by all with the applicable legislation, NDA policies and government regulations applicable to public entities.
 Oversee adherence to principles of good governance and compliance.
 Oversee the compilation and presentation of statutory reports to the Board for approval and reporting to the Executive Authority, DSD and National Treasury.
 Responsible for the assessment and implementation of accountability mechanisms including consequence management.
 Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on key strategic and operational issues of the organization.
 Manage and direct access and protection of the organization’s information.
 Responsible for the assessment of internal audit and risk management arrangements.
 Ensure that ICT Corporate Governance Framework is in place.
 Ensure that Compliance Framework is in place and is monitored on regular basis.
 Oversee the submission of reports to the Board and its Committees.
 
People Management
 Lead, motivate, guide and manage the Executive Management team and staff and create an enabling environment to achieve strategic objectives
 Accountable for the development of effective human resource management policies for NDA staff
 Oversee the implementation of the Organisational Performance Management and Development System to ensure optimum utilisation of the human resource as well as the creation of a harmonious labour relations.
 Lead the implementation of Organisational Development and transformation programmes to foster a working environment that is conducive to promoting health and wellness of staff, contribute to a culture of high performance and equity in the workplace.
 Oversee all the aspects of labour relations within the NDA, including disciplinary process and enforcing disciplinary outcomes.
 Accountable for general human resources management of staff
 
Risk Management and Internal Controls
 Identify and evaluate the strategic and operational risks within the NDA including financial status, and implement measures to control and mitigate risks.
 Report on the identified risks and risk management strategies to the Board and Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
 Oversee the resolution of all audit (Internal and AGSA) findings to prevent non-compliance and associated undesirable outcomes for non-compliance
 Essentially deliver unqualified annual audits
 Ensure that the organization has a sound system and mechanisms for internal audit & control.
 Ensure that the Internal Audit Functionary develops and implement the Annual Audit coverage plan approved by the Audit & Risk Committee.
 
Community and Stakeholder Relations/Advocacy
 Ensure representation of the NDA and contribution to Government Fora on poverty eradication and development agenda.
 Drive efforts to develop and build strong and sustainable stakeholder partnerships in order to improve co-ordination of development efforts in the country.
 Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organisation and to identify needs and changes in the community served by the organisation
 Establish collaborative relationships with community groups, donors, politicians, and other organisations to help achieve the goals of the organisation
 Promote and market the NDA and build a positive image of the organisation in the eyes of local, regional, national and international constituencies including the media and general public
 Represent the NDA management at legislative sessions, government committee meetings and at formal functions
 
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
 NDA Board
 NDA Board Committees
 NDA Executive Committee
 
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
 Minister of Social Development (Executive Authority)
 Social development portfolio (DSD & SASSA)
 Government Entities,
 National Treasury
 Auditor General South Africa (AGSA)
 Government Department Clusters
 Civil Society Formations
 
 
 

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COMPANY SECRETARY
 
Purpose
This position is responsible for rendering secretarial services and corporate governance services to the Board. It is also a custodian of all Corporate Governance matters in the organisation and legal advice to the Board.
Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Reports To: Administratively to Chief Executive Officer Functionally to the NDA Board
Peromnes Grade: 5
Number of Direct Reports: 1
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualification
 A Bachelor’s degree in Law
 Company Secretarial Certificate will be an added advantage
 
Essential Experience
 Five (5) years’ Company secretarial experience with a public entity
 Extensive experience in Corporate Governance, Compliance and Legislative Framework environment.
 Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting public entities e.g. corporate governance instruments and guidelines (KING Reports).
 
Knowledge
 Understanding of various legislation regulating public entities and NDA in particular.
 Knowledge of company secretarial duties and responsibilities
 Familiarity with system/process documentation and business processes
 Knowledge of socio, political and economic issues facing South Africa
 Development and analysis of strategy, systems, processes and tools.
 Knowledge of Financial and risk management
 Ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
 
Core Competencies
 Strategic Capability and Leadership
 Policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation
 People Management and Empowerment
 Programme and Project Management
 Financial Management
 Change Management
 Knowledge Management
 Service Delivery Innovation
 Problem Solving and Analysis
 Client Orientation and Customer Focus
 Communication
 Honesty and Integrity
 Interpersonal skills
 Leveraging diversity
 Coaching and mentoring
 Organisational & Stakeholder Awareness
 Strong analytical skills
 High levels of discretion and confidentiality
 
Personal Attributes
 Good interpersonal relations
 Ability to work under pressure
 Innovative and creative
 Independent thinker
 Ability to work in a team and independently
 Cultural sensitivity
 Adaptability
 Cost consciousness
 Honesty and Integrity
 
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Company Secretarial functions
 Provide strategic advisory services in relation to secretariat services to the Board and Executive Management
 Advise the Board collectively and individually of their legal rights and obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities and law (NDA Act as amended, PFMA, etc), and good corporate governance
 Prepare, collate and distribute Board and Committee charters and work plans
 Responsible for the logistics (e.g travelling etc) for the meetings of Board and its Committees
 Responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas, taking of minutes and distribution thereof, circulation of action list on resolutions
 Responsible for the processing of Board Fees and other associated matters
 Maintain the Agency’s statutory registers including minute books, Board registers, registers of disclosures of conflict of interests, etc
 Prepare reports to Board and its Committees and any other forum in relation to any subject matter required of Company Secretariat from time to time
 Ensure that Board decisions and other communications are formally channelled to the appropriate members of staff and other stakeholders
 Monitor all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the NDA’s operations, and ensure that the Board is fully briefed on these
 Manage Parliamentary Portfolio Committee matters to/from NDA
 Provide support and advice on all matters required by the Board
 Advise on the proper procedures to be followed during the appointment of Board members by the Minister (DSD)
 Develop and implement an induction programme for the Board,
 Establish training requirements for new Board appointees and implement appropriate orientation and training for the Board as required
 Oversee the payment of Board member fees through the production of a payment schedule for HR
 Ensure communication of Board decisions and monitor progress in so far as reporting to staff and management
 Co-ordinate Annual performance evaluation of the CEO, and annual evaluation of Board and Board Committee members 
 
Leadership 
 Participate with the EXCO team in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organisation
 Identify, assess and inform EXCO team of internal and external corporate governance issues that affect the organisation
 
Operations Planning and Management
 Develop and implement operational plans for the Company Secretariat and ensure that unit goals and objectives work towards the strategic direction of the organisation
 Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the Company Secretariat
 Coordinate the production of the NDA’s Annual Report
 Develop and monitor corporate governance compliance checklist for the NDA
 Ensure NDA compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
 Compile, update and manage comprehensive organisational policy register
 Develop and distribute Delegations of Authority providing advice regarding its content
 
Financial Management and Administration
 Responsible for the preparation of a comprehensive budget for the Company Secretarial Unit
 Monitor budget expenditure and take corrective action when necessary.
 
Manage and Supervise staff
 Develop adequate levels of resources as defined by NDA guidelines
 Guide, lead and direct staff so that they are able to achieve the objectives set for them
 Monitor and manage staff performance in compliance with the NDA Performance Management policy and processes
 Identify staff training and development needs and ensure that they are addressed and implemented 
 
Reporting 
 Submit monthly performance reports to the CEO’s Office
 Coordinate the submission of all planning and reporting documents to Board, SD and Parliament
 
KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES
Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates). *
 NDA Board
 Board Committees
 NDA Management and Staff
 
External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)
 Department of Social Development – National
 Minister’s Office
 National Treasury
 Auditor General
 Government Departments and Agencies

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Application details: Full Job profiles for these positions is available on the NDA website – www.nda.org.za. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with three references and supporting documents (relevant qualifications, ID copy & Driver’s licence) must accompany the application and a fully completed application for employment form obtainable on www.nda.org.za must be emailed to careers@nda.org.za.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote NDA Employment Equity targets.
 
NB: Use the job reference as a subject line (heading of the email application) e.g. Reference no: 2023COSEC1 for the position. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading will be disqualified. Please ensure that the reference number is written the same way as in the advert.
 
Failure to submit a detailed CV, fully completed application form and comply with the application instructions above will result in the disqualification of your application.
 
For enquiries regarding these positions, please contact Ms. Pateka Momoza at Tel: 011 018 5500 / 5632; or Ms. Nonhlanhla Zulu at Tel: 011 018 5500 / 5523 or Cell No: 0678394087
 
Should you not be contacted within two months of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, qualification verification and competency assessment where required.
 
Closing date: 18 June 2023
 
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