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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT VACANCIES
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
This Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications.
APPLICATIONS : The Head of Department, Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Private Bag X19, Mmabatho, 2735 Office No. 105, 1st Floor, Tirelo Building, Cnr Albert Luthuli Drive and Dr. James Moroka Drive.
FOR ATTENTION : Kegomoditswe Makaota
CLOSING DATE : 27 October 2023 by 15H30
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the improved Z83, approved to be utilized with effect 01 January 2021, which must be fully completed and compulsory to be signed and dated. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) names of referees with current contact details. Subjects of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Sections A, B, C and D are compulsory, and Sections E, F and G do not need to be completed if a detailed CV covering the Sections mentioned is attached, however question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory. Applicants are not submitting copies//proof/certificates/attachments/drivers licence/qualifications on application, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. The employment application form (Z83) is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department, and it is accessible on the DPSA web-site, www.dpsa.gov.za. Failure to submit or comply with the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should the applicant fail to submit or not comply with the requested documents, or not meet minimum requirements of the job as per the post advertised, this will result in the employment application not being considered. Qualifications of shortlisted candidates will be verified with SAQA. Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their applications. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not be accepted. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 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 reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Personnel suitability check records will be verified. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any Business with organ of State. They must also disclose or inform whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his /her normal duties. All appointments are subjected to a positive qualifications verification as well as security clearance and vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain the certificate. (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the improved Z83, approved to be utilized with effect 01 January 2021, which must be fully completed and compulsory to be signed and dated. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) names of referees with current contact details. Subjects of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Sections A, B, C and D are compulsory, and Sections E, F and G do not need to be completed if a detailed CV covering the Sections mentioned is attached, however question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory. Applicants are not submitting copies//proof/certificates/attachments/drivers licence/qualifications on application, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. The employment application form (Z83) is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department, and it is accessible on the DPSA web-site, www.dpsa.gov.za. Failure to submit or comply with the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should the applicant fail to submit or not comply with the requested documents, or not meet minimum requirements of the job as per the post advertised, this will result in the employment application not being considered. Qualifications of shortlisted candidates will be verified with SAQA. Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their applications. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not be accepted. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 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 reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Personnel suitability check records will be verified. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any Business with organ of State. They must also disclose or inform whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his /her normal duties. All appointments are subjected to a positive qualifications verification as well as security clearance and vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain the certificate. (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post.
MANAGEMENT ENCHELON
DIRECTOR: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: 55/2023/24
Chief Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum. The inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund, medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter into a performance agreement and sign employee contract.
CENTRE : Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in LLB or relevant Qualification. Five (5) years’ experience at (MMS) middle / senior managerial level in Legal Services. Valid driver’s license. Skills and Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, application of Human Resources prescripts as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service such as Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Public Service Regulations and various Bargaining Council resolutions. Negotiation skills, People Management, Financial Management, Planning and Organizing, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis and Development, Good Communication skills, Group Dynamics, Change Management, Diversity Management, Facilitation skills, Coordination skills, Leadership skills and Knowledge Management skills. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation, Customer Focus and Communication.
DUTIES : Offer legal opinions and advices by advising MEC on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation guiding the department, studying and researching the case at hand to give an informed opinion, analyzing and checking prospects of success, giving advice to proceed or not, liaising with experts on the relevant fields of law and advising on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Monitor Legal Contracts by scrutinizing agreements and comply with prescribed procedure for the conclusion of binding documents, identifying the intention of the contract and provide legal advice during conceptualization of the contract, conducting risk assessment to avoid unnecessary financial loss and litigation, consulting with staff and external parties involved in the contract, liaising with State Law Advisors on contracts and rendering regular workshops on contracts. Communicate with State Attorney on litigation matters involving the department by managing the investigation and compiling relevant documents to State Attorney, dealing with litigation on behalf of the department through the State Attorney, conducting research on case at hand to establish state liabilities, giving instructions to State Attorney during court proceedings, managing the investigation and compilation of evidence from Staff and Management, managing the cases referred to the State Attorney with regards to dates and ensuring court appearance by officials and avoid prescription, assisting State Attorney to prepare briefs to advocates where necessary and verifying correctness of the invoices for payment of the State Attorney. Overseeing the rendering of legal support services in respect of the implementation of PAIA 2 of 2000. Ensure that there is sound labour stability and by providing support to Legal Services directorate and Corporate Management Services. Management of the directorate budget in accordance with the financial management prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. Ntlhopeng Dikobe Tel No: (018) 200 8021/22