WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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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.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION (CONTRACT – LINKED TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE PREMIER) REF NO: DOTP 20/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : B-degree (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA); Minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level, 3 years of which must be in strategic communication; A valid code EB driver’s license; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post.. Recommendation: Experience within a public relations and communication strategy environment; Tertiary qualification in the social sciences; Experience in government in a management role would be advantageous. Competencies: Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and communication strategy processes; Knowledge of standard and advanced communication systems; Knowledge of innovation and transformation; Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements; Knowledge of government policy development processes; Knowledge of strategic and project management; Knowledge on the latest trends in the communication industry; Knowledge of financial norms and standards (PFMA, NTR, Provincial Treasury Directives and Instructions; Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to people management. Skills: Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Budgeting skills; Strong communication skills; Computer literacy skills; Critical thinking, innovation and problem solving skills; Excellent networking skills; Excellent strategic thinking and superlative verbal and written communication skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex situations. – Management accounting skills; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Numeracy and accuracy; Policy development; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Project management and planning skills; Research skills; Strong inter-personal and relationship management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Development and Management of a Communication strategy for the Western Cape Government Developing and managing the execution of an external communications strategy for the WCG that is aligned to the vision and key objectives of the Provincial Executive. This will include: 1. Media Relations Strategy: Development and management of a proactive media relations strategy across all media forms, with key themes and issues aligned to the WCG’s priorities, in conjunction with the media liaison officers in the provincial ministries and heads of communications in departments; Day-to-day, as well as short and long term management of media matters in conjunction with the media liaison officers in the provincial ministries; Oversee and sometimes prepare press releases and speeches for the Provincial Executive; Oversee and assist to plan media events for the Provincial Executive;- Identifying and mitigating media risks for the Western Cape Government, including providing strategic guidance to the executive; Oversee the production of media analysis reports for the Provincial Executive; Ensure that relationships with the media are built and sustained; Community Engagement Strategy; Development and management of a community engagement strategy for the Premier’s Office; Social Media and Digital Strategy: Support the alignment of heads of communications in provincial departments and the e-Government for Citizens (e-G4C) directorate in the WCG on social media and digital strategy; Strategic Communications Campaigns: Development and management of strategic paid for communication campaigns for the WCG in conjunction with the Corporate Communications directorate, eG4C and heads of communications in provincial departments and external communications agencies; Leadership: Manage members of various levels, who are participants in different project teams, both directly and indirectly in order to achieve the project outcomes; Financial management, and good financial and corporate governance related to projects assigned to the position. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T De Decker Tel No: (021) 483 6447

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL WIDE MONITORING AND EVALUATION REF NO: DOTP 15/2022 R1 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years management level experience in evaluations, stakeholder relations and programme and project monitoring. Recommendation: Experience working in Data and Evidence systems. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation approaches; Strategic management and strategic information analysis and interpretation; Gathering, analysing, and synthesising relevant evidence-based data and information from a range of sources; The development of norms and standards for the purpose of data governance and data management; The National Evaluation System and its institutionalisation at a provincial level; Business Intelligence systems and its application within a results-based monitoring and evaluation environment; The policies and priorities of provincial and national government; Global, regional and local political, economic and social trends impacting on the Western Cape Government; Inter-governmental relations. Skills needed: Report writing; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Analytical; Interpretative; Presentation; Leadership with specific reference to display thought leadership in complex situations; Problem solving; Team building; Inter-personal; Planning; Organising; People management; Networking; Network formation; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to: Customize information to user requirements; Work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Support the following: Institutionalisation of the province-wide evaluation system for the WCG aligned to the National Evaluation System (NES); The evaluation and research services integrative with other data and evidence services in the Provincial Data Office. Development, adoption and maintenance of evaluative guiding frameworks; Facilitation of capability development for responsive evidence methods using community of practices to increase the use of the data and evidence; Drive the dissemination, communications and advocacy for data and evidence services; Coordination of a Community of Practice for data governance within the WCG and with external stakeholders; Collaboration with WCG departments, local and international stakeholders and partners to ensure best practice alignment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Mohamed Tel No: (021) 483 6091 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TALENT SOURCING REF NO: DOTP 50/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate 3-year National Diploma majoring in HRM or a B-Degree in Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 3-years’ experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment on a administrator/recruiter level. Recommendation: Experience with technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency based recruitment processes and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks; Advising Senior and executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. Proven candidate sourcing skills; Proven experience in complex data management; Direct liaison with media and recruitment agencies w.r.t advertising of vacancies; Supervision of staff; Willingness to work longer hours in line with print media publication times. Consulting with various stakeholders on different management levels. Competencies: General knowledge of various employment laws and practices; In-depth knowledge Recruitment prescripts (legislation and policy documents); The following skills: Excellent interpersonal and coaching; Database development management and reporting; Supervisory; Consultative and effective Problem solving; Effective oral and written communication. Ability to gather and analyze information; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Quality control of all operational work; Project Management control and allocation of tasks; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires and provide training/workshops on Talent Sourcing, e-recruit and reporting; Ensure that bulletins are published as per schedule; Ensure that advertisements are published in DPSA, media and e-recruit platform; Communicate with service providers regarding advertising standards, response handling enquiries, and participate in the creation of specifications; Handling complex inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, selection processes, inclusive of shortlisting, interviewing and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decision, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Facilitate audit processes; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Manage staff and report on the unit's performance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Gerber Tel No: (021) 483 6028 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHILDRENS COMMISSIONER OFFICER REF NO: DOTP 21/2022 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Social Sciences or related field; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a similar environment; A valid driving licence. Recommendation: Communication Qualification; Tech Savvy (especially in social media applications); Experience with reference to children rights; Youth and Community Development experience; Child protection experience; Community practices; Experience in writing reports; Ability to work in partnership with children; Ability to develop media outputs. Competencies: Application and understanding of the following legislation: Provincial executive support systems and services; Public communication, public education, public engagement and discourse management processes; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Policies of the government of the day; Needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector; Critical issues and challenges which children face. Behavioural competencies: Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with stakeholders including children and the public; Persuading and Influencing; Analysis of data; Skills: Human resource planning; Problem solving skills; Sound Budgeting skills; Facilitation Skills; Presentation Skills; Report writing skills; Strong administrative skills. 
 
DUTIES : Support the development and implementation of policies and strategic frameworks; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Support the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, as well as Children’s rights with identified audiences; Create awareness and an understanding of the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, as well as Children’s rights with identified audiences; Support investigations related to the mandate of the Commissioner. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Reid - Donelle.Reid@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK: TALENT SOURCING REF NO: DOTP 51/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Appropriate tertiary qualification; Experience within a Human Resource/Recruitment environment; Experience working on an e-recruitment system; A valid Code B (Or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Proven computer literacy in MS Word and Excel; Good planning and organising skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Interpersonal skill; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
 
DUTIES : Liaise with relevant stakeholders; General office administration; Database Management; Capture and update expenditure in component; Reception duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 3562