• Reference Number : REFS/022081
• Directorate : BRANCH: Corporate Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 741 770 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr Hector Tsosane Tel: (011) 843 6533

Requirements :

• An appropriate post graduate qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management /Public Administration/ Public Management/ Human Resource Development/ Management/ Industrial Psychology/LLB with at least a minimum of 8 years senior management experience within Corporate Support/Management Services environment. Proven management skills. Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particular in education sphere, Education prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulation. COMPETENCIES: Strategic Planning, Computer literacy, Communication Skills, Change Management, Negotiation skills, Report writing skills, Project Management, Good Interpersonal Relations, Problem Solving, Leadership, Facilitation and Consultation, Presentation skills, Financial Management skills, Policy development and Research skills, Innovation and creativity. Valid South African drivers’ license is essential.

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the provision of strategic human resource services. Oversee, manage, and ensure implementation of organisation development, performance management and development programmes. Oversee the implementation of collective bargaining processes, transformation programmes and labour relations services. Manage the transversal human resource administration services and implementation of HR Plan. Manage the provision of internal and external communication services. Manage the provision of legal advice, litigation and legal compliance and legal contract administration services. Promote internal and external stakeholder relationships. Manage funds in the branch in compliance with Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and monitor risks. Manage resources of the Branch.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) however the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F MUST be answered. A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg, 2001. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 07-02-2025

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.