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OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The Office of the Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, for attention Mr M Mabuza or you can email your application to recruitment@opsc.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 01 July 2022, 15h45
NOTE : Applications must consist of: Only a fully completed and signed Z83 form (which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies) and a recent comprehensive with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated. Only shortlisted candidates’ will be required to bring certified copies of ID, license and qualification on or before the interviews.
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a top secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on short-listed candidates.
Candidates will be subjected to Practical Assessment to determine their suitability for the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be communicated by the office of the Public Service Commission. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applications.
Applicants are advised that the old Z83 which was valid until 31 December 2020 will not be accepted. Should an individual wish to apply for a post, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment (Z83) form which became effective on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using incorrect applications for employment (Z83) form, it will not be considered.
NOTE : Applications must consist of: Only a fully completed and signed Z83 form (which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies) and a recent comprehensive with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated. Only shortlisted candidates’ will be required to bring certified copies of ID, license and qualification on or before the interviews.
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a top secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on short-listed candidates.
Candidates will be subjected to Practical Assessment to determine their suitability for the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be communicated by the office of the Public Service Commission. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applications.
Applicants are advised that the old Z83 which was valid until 31 December 2020 will not be accepted. Should an individual wish to apply for a post, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment (Z83) form which became effective on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using incorrect applications for employment (Z83) form, it will not be considered.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT, STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND PROVINCIAL COORDINATION REF NO: CD/ESSRPC/05/2022
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum, (all inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate’s profile: An experienced person with an appropriate recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (New NQF Level 7) in Public Administration/ social science or related fields. Added Advantage: NQF Level 8 and above - Post graduate qualification with courses relevant to the area of public administration/ social science, and other related fields. 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in the fields of providing support to the Executive Support, Stakeholder Relations, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting and Risk Management. Proven experience in applied monitoring and evaluation. Experience in project management. Organisational skills. Report writing skills. Proven experience in and knowledge of handling administrative and ethical practices, corporate governance and financial management. Sufficient computer skills and experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strategic understanding and knowledge of the application of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) as contained in Section 195. An understanding of how current public administration management and operational processes comply, or do not comply, with the CVPs. A Valid Driver’s License (with exception of disabled applicants).
DUTIES : Support the Director-General in ensuring that administrative, including secretarial, liaison and logistical support is provided towards the effective functioning of the Public Service Commission. Oversee strategic and operational planning, and reporting on institutional performance. Oversee parliamentary and related structures liaison and International Relations. Provide risk and fraud management. Coordinate the work of the Provincial Offices. Manage human and financial resources within the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Dianne Micheal Tel No: (012) 352 1241
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS REF NO: CD/PE/05/2022
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum, (all inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate’s profile: An experienced person with an appropriate recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (New NQF Level 7) in Public Management, Social Sciences or related field. A Postgraduate qualification (New NQF Level 8 and above) with courses relevant to the area of Workplace Ethics and Certification as Ethics Officer will be an added advantage. 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in the field of Professional Ethics. Proven experience in applied research, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in project management. Organisational skills. Report writing skills. Proven experience in and knowledge of handling legal, administrative and ethical practices, corporate governance and financial management. Knowledge of the latest trends and initiatives in ethics. Sufficient computer skills and experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strategic understanding and knowledge of the application of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) as contained in Section 195. An understanding of how current public administration management and operational processes comply, or do not comply, with the CVPs. A Valid Driver’s License (with exception of disabled applicants).
DUTIES : Manage the Office’s support to the Commission to perform its oversight function as it relates to the promotion of a high standard or professional ethics in the Public Service. Manage and strategically advise the Commission on ethics research and ethical infrastructure of the Public Service. Manage and strategically advice the Commission on Financial Disclosure Framework and Public Service Integrity Management Framework. Manage and strategically address the ethics research agenda of the Commission. Manage and Strategically advise the Commission on the overall management of the National Anti-Corruption Hotline and Case Management System. Manage and provide strategic leadership to the Chief Directorate. Manage and strategically assess compliance issues and identify trends in the public service to advise the Commission.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Matome Malatsi Tel No: (012) 352 1073