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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 19 August 2019
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: DOTP 2019-74
SALARY: R1 978 533 per annum (Level 16) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS plus a 10% non-pensionable HOD allowance.
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Postgraduate Degree (NQF 8); A minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience of which 3 years must be with in any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Inter-governmental and international relations, communications, media management, public relations, public participation and public education. Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills; Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills; the ability to multi task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurized circumstances.
DUTIES: Professionally support the executive in respect of high level policies, strategies and provincial strategic stakeholder engagement and ensure that it is informed by appropriate and reliable strategic management information; Be the Secretary to the Executive Council and provide executive governance support services; Be the Policy and Strategy interface between the Executive and the provincial administration; Be the Chairperson of the Provincial Top Management forum; Responsible for intergovernmental relations on an administrative level – between national departments and the Western Cape Government, other provinces and Local Government as well as cooperation between provincial departments; Provide strategic direction in respect of organisational matters, employment practices and relationships, data and information management and digital government, integrity, ethics, conduct and anti-corruption, transformation, reform and innovation to improve effectiveness and efficiency in the Western Cape Government service delivery to the citizen; Render transversal corporate services to the 13 provincial departments on a shared service basis; Drive the departmental (Department of the Premier) strategic planning process and evaluate the performance of the department on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Ensure that sound people management and financial management practices are adhered to in the department.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (+27 21 483 5856)