WESTERN CAPE DEAPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: DOTP 12/2022 
SALARY : R1,269 951 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree with admission as an advocate or attorney; Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Extensive legal knowledge with a specific focus on Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and the Law of Contract; Extensive knowledge of the South African legal system; Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the Provincial Strategic Plan; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Knowledge of inter-governmental and international relations; Knowledge of people management and administrative systems and processes; Knowledge of financial management processes; The ability to give independent advice on complex legal matters; The ability to brief and oversee the work of senior managers and high-level legal professionals; Excellent inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Excellent negotiating and problem-solving skills; Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills; Access to and the ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment; Computer literacy skills; 
 
DUTIES : Provide a legal advisory service through: Rendering legal opinions and legal advice to members of the executive, departments and provincial public entities; Rendering legal advice to members of the executive and departments on litigation and litigation strategy in complex and/or transversal litigation matters; Verification of legal aspects in Cabinet submissions; Rendering legal advice to members of the executive and department son correspondence of a legal technical nature; Negotiating, drafting and vetting of contracts for departments and providing legal support in substantial commercial transactions involving the Western Cape Government; Providing legal inputs on behalf of members of the executive and departments in internal and external forums. Provide a legal governance service through: Rendering pro-active legal advice to members of the executive and departments; Providing legal training to departments, provincial public entities, and municipalities; Reviewing and maintaining delegations for members of the executive and departments; Conducting due diligence / legal governance assessments; Providing a transversal legal governance service in respect of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act and other constitutional, as well as transversal, legislation; Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate; Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process; Drive the development and management of strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate; Manage participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level; Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Chief Directorate; Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s strategic and business plans; Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Buter at Tel No: (021) 483 4674 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, 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. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2022 
 
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
EDUCATION TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER, REF NO. DOTP 14/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Social Science or relevant field; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in the learning and development field. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply; Registration as an Assessor and Moderator. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Niche areas/subject matters which the Directorate is responsible for, i.e. Induction, Management and Leadership development, Service Delivery improvement and People Management development; Theory and practice of people development using various training methodologies, including eLearning; Assessment and moderation practices; Statutory and strategic people development frameworks of the public service; Implementation of people development interventions in an adult learning environment; Curriculum development using various training methodologies, including eLearning; Quality assurance in a people development environment; Training and development impact assessment; constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector as well as policies of the government of the day. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Planning and organising; Assessment and moderation, Project management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provide input into the development, updating and review of innovative and future-focused training curricula in compliance with PSETA Quality Assurance Partner (QAP) and SAQA requirements; Present/facilitate learning programmes and other interventions ensuring alignment with SAQA and ISO 2001:2015 requirement; Ensure that Quality Management System is mainstreamed in all business processes of People Training and Empowerment; Provide input in respect of the operational management of the Sub-Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J van der Westhuizen at Tel No: 021-865 8063 / 082 941 5187 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.  will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR), REF NO. DOTP 17/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Behavioural Science (Industrial Psychology),Management Science or Public Administration; A minimum of 3years appropriate experience in an organisation development environment; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Equate Job Analyst Certificate; Business Process Mapping, Redesign and Improvement Certificate/ or Management Services Certificate/or Organisation and Development Certificate. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in Public Management and Industrial Psychology theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Intergovernmental relations; Organisation development theory, practice and technique; Systems theory; Equate Job Evaluation System; Group dynamics; Project management; Benchmarking; Research methods/statistics; Mentoring and coaching practices; Staff performance management system (SPMS); Disciplinary and grievance procedure. Skills needed: Mentoring and coaching; Leadership; Motivation; Research; Analytical; Diagnostic; Planning and organizing; Innovative problem-solving; Facilitation; Conflict resolution; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Design and develop OD intervention methodologies and instruments; Negotiate and quality assure the drafting of terms of reference of OD intervention projects, conclude a draft project plan and contract with the client; Execute and supervise (quality assurance) the following: Organisation diagnostic interventions to understand clients’ current functioning and to identify areas for further development/interventions; The design and planning of appropriate OD intervention based on the organisational diagnosis; Execute and implement advanced OD interventions by means of facilitation, group problem solving, capacity building and other appropriate OD techniques; Function as project team leader in respect of specialist functional and project teams; Supervise (quality assurance)interventions by OD consultants.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Boonzaaier at Tel No: (021) 466 9700 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF HR CLERK: LEAVE ADMINISTRATION, REF NO. DOTP 18/2022 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 7) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: PERSAL certificates. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amended Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations; All leave types in which the processing of all types of leave are captured and approved on PERSAL; Ability to keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective service; Skills needed: Innovative and lateral thinking, report writing, verbal and written communication, proven computer literacy (MS Office - with focus on Excel), planning and organisational; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Render leave administrative service with regards to the approval and authorisations of leave applications, Pilir and leave audits; Supervise and promote sound labour relations, maintain discipline and allocate duties to personnel, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards and determine workflow requirements; Responsible for the monitoring of leave without pay cases on the PERSAL suspense file; Manage call centre enquiries on the BMC Remedy System and Auditor-General enquiries; Provide statistical data information to management on a daily basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Williams at Tel No: (021) 483 3229 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HR CLERK: LEAVE ADMINISTRATION, REF NO. DOTP 19/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 5) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Personnel Salary and Administration (PERSAL) experience /exposure. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: National and provincial instruments and legislation with specific reference to the Public Service Acts, regulations and applicable resolutions; Leave determination; Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills. 
 
DUTIES : Administer leave administration matters: Capturing of all types of leave applications and processing of related correspondence: Conducting of leave audits; Processing of leave gratuities; Administration of PILIR applications and processing of related correspondence; Maintain data-base of all information regarding the above matters; Address people management administrative related enquiries; Liaison with various client's departments; Provide statistical information to management on a daily basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Rudolph at Tel No: (021) 483 9760 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 April 2022