ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
Job Details
| Published date: February 13, 2023 | |
| Closing date: March 3, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Ms K.D Koikoi | |
| 018 200 8221 | |
| Mahikeng, North West |
Description
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH REF NO: 94/2022/23 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Transport Planning and Policy Development
Re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.
CENTRE : Head Office - Mahikeng
DUTIES : Coordinate Transport Legislation and Policy development and research processes. Participate in the National and Provincial Legislation and Policy development processes. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Sub-Directorate: Policy Development & Research on various Committees and Task Teams. Assist the Department on performance of internal projects, with specific reference to Legislation, Policy and Strategy development processes, Project monitoring, evaluation regarding all issues of Transport.
ENQURIES : Ms K.D Koikoi Tel No: 018 200 8221
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
This Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications.
APPLICATIONS : The Head of Department, Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Private Bag X19, Mmabatho, 2735 Office No. 105, 1st Floor, Tirelo Building, Cnr Albert Luthuli Drive and Dr. James Moroka Drive.
FOR ATTENTION : Kegomoditswe Makaota Tel No: 018 200 8258
CLOSING DATE : 03 March 2023 at 15H30
NOTE : Compliance Note: Applications must be submitted on the improved Z83, approved to be utilized with effect 01 January 2021, which must be fully completed and compulsory to be signed and dated. Should the applicant/s use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified).The Z83 must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) names of referees with current contact details. Subjects of relevant qualification/s should be mentioned in the CV. Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Sections A, B, C and D are compulsory, and Sections E, F and G do not need to be completed if a detailed CV covering the Sections mentioned is attached, however question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory. Applicants are not submitting copies//proof/certificates/attachments/drivers licence/qualifications on application, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. The employment application form (Z83) is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department, and it is accessible on the DPSA web-site, www.dpsa.gov.za. Failure to submit or comply with the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should the applicant fail to submit or not comply with the requested documents, or not meet minimum requirements of the job as per the post advertised, this will result in the employment application not being considered. Qualifications of shortlisted candidates will be verified with SAQA. Candidates must indicate the number of the post/reference number in their applications. Candidates requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their queries to the person reflected as enquiries below the post applied for. Applications should be forwarded in time to the department since applications received after the closing date indicated below will as a rule not be accepted. Emailed applications will be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Personnel suitability check records will be verified. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any Business with organ of State. They must also disclose or inform whether he/she is performing any additional remunerative work outside his /her normal duties. All appointments are subjected to a positive qualifications verification as well as security clearance and vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain the certificate. (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent plus Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Economics/Transport Management environment. Two (02) to Three (03) years’ experience in Land Transport Planning, Legislation and Policy Development environment. Valid Code EB (08) Driving License. Project Management Course will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Knowledge of National Land Transport (NLTA) Act 5 of 2009. Knowledge of White Paper on National Transport Policy, 1996. Knowledge of Transport Legislation and Policy Development and related researches. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act. Skills: Basic research and data analysis skills. Ability to interpret Legislations and Policies. Facilitation and Good presentation skills. Interpersonal and report writing skill. Good verbal and written communication. Problem solving skills and decision making. Computer Literacy (Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and E-Mail). Ability to function independently and as a team. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.