• Reference Number : REFS/019689
• Directorate : Office of the HOD
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 162 200 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Weyland Poole Email: Weyland.Poole@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• A SAQA recognized NQF level 7 tertiary qualification in Public or Business Administration/ Public Management/Office Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7. A Postgraduate Degree in management will be an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ applicable experience at Middle Management level. Knowledge of the Public Management Framework, problem-solving and decision making skills, good communication skills, analytical thinking, advanced programme /project/resource and financial management skills and advanced computer skills. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, good interpersonal relations and working in a team. Be in possession of a valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for people living with disabilities).

Duties :

• Provide strategic support and administration to the Head of Department. Ensure compliance with requirements from the Legislature, Office of the Premier’s Executive Cabinet Support, Office of the MEC, Departments within the Social Cluster and other key stakeholders. Ensure streamlining of activities between the Office of the HOD and the Office of the MEC,Collate and coordinate reports and responses for the legislature, Parliament and other key stakeholders , Conduct quality checks of correspondence ,reports and documents. Coordinate strategic meetings within the department . Analyse correspondence from Key National and Provincial Departments, Partners, Private Sector, Universities and other stakeholders. Provide strategic input to the HOD’s programme/diary in terms of prioritisation on meetings for the HOD, Analyse key issues for the Head of Department with regard to priorities as per the Provincial TMR, National Department of Health Priorities and the Social Cluster Agenda, Develop operational norms and standards for the Office of the HOD .Build sound and sustainable relationships between the employer and the employees, representative bodies and all role-players. Develop and maintain systems that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the offices of the HOD and the Secretariat Unit. Oversee the safekeeping of all documentation in the Office of the Head of Department. Manage staff in the Office of the HOD. Contract with all the staff and conduct mid-term assessments as required by the PMDS policy, ensure the development of staff through training and briefing sessions in the offices of the HOD. Identify budget needs and manage office allocated budget and ensure adherence to budget schedules, work plans and performance requirements.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates may be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.