CHIEF DIRECTOR: EPWP SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, CONVERGENCE AND COMPLIANCE REF NO: 2023/353
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management service)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A B Degree (NQF 7) in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Demographics, Geography, Mathematics, Social Science (with Statistics or Mathematics as major subjects/ or related qualifications). 5 years Senior Management experience in the relevant field. Knowledge: Expanded Public Works Programme, Government Job Creation Policies, Programme and Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation methods, Public Finance Management Act and Government prescripts. Skills: Effective communication (verbal and written), Language proficiency, Report writing, Financial administration, Organising and planning, Computer literacy, Basic numeracy, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, General office management and organisational skills, Project management, Time management, Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills and Influencing skills. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking. Innovative. Creative. Solution orientated Ð ability to design ideas without direction. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to communicate at all levels, including political office bearers. People orientated. Hard-working. Highly motivate. Extensive travelling.

DUTIES : Oversee the execution of all the Secretariat functions of the Public Employment. Programmes -Inter-Ministerial Committee (PEP-IMC), Technical IMC, Technical Working Group and the NCC: Oversee the coordination of PEP-IMC meetings and secretariat functions. Ensure the annual schedules for the PEP-IMC, Technical IMC, Technical Working Group and National Coordinating Committee (NCC) are developed. Ensure all the resolutions of the PEP-IMC and NCC are captured, implemented and recommend remedial action for non-compliance where possible. Manage the PEP-IMC research studies. Ensure proper records and documents management for the PEP-IMC and NCC. Manage the development of EPWP Frameworks (policy, SOPs and guidelines): Undertake and/or manage research for the development of EPWP Frameworks. Oversee the drafting of EPWP Frameworks. Review the frameworks as and when required. Manage the development and review of EPWP Convergence Frameworks and convergence of other sectors in relation to the EPWP by: Oversee the coordination of sector convergence (awareness creation & strategic guidance). Ensure the profiling and showcasing of good practice on convergence. Promoting cross-cutting issues across sectors. Promote the development of cross-sector norms and standards. Promotion of sector convergence in the EPWP. Manage the coordination of the Audit Processes of the EPWP Branch by: Ensure the development of guidelines on audit processes. Managing the pre-audit visits on sampled projects for audits. Ensure the compilation of responses for Confirmation of Factual Findings (COFF) issued to the EPWP. Managing the audit register. Ensure follow ups are done on unresolved findings and communicate to Accounting Officers of public bodies. Guiding public bodies and sectors in response to audit queries. Manage the analysis of EPWP reports based on the same reference data source and customised to the needs of different stakeholders by: - Ensure the drafting and submission of quarterly reports to DPW M&E (APP & Business Plan). Manage the consolidation of progress reports for DPW EXCO & MINTOP, Technical MINMEC and MINMEC (Ð WOs and beyond, including spatial analysis). Oversee the compiling of NEDLAC reports as per NEDLAC template, Outcome 4 reports. Ensure compilation of response to Parliamentary Questions. Commissioning programme analysis studies. Conduct analysis and trends across sectors. Monitor compliance of EPWP public bodies to Legislative prescripts (e.g., Ministerial Determination, Code of Good Practice and Recruitment Guidelines). Effective management of the Chief Directorate: Manage the co-ordination and administration of the component. Manage the employment related processes the administration and development of staff. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial control systems. Manage the budget and expenditures of the component. Ensure that all financial transactions comply with Treasury Regulations. Report and breach or failure to comply with any financial and cooperate governance guideline and frameworks.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. CJ. Abrahams Tel No: (012) 492 3080
APPLICATIONS : All applications for this position must be submitted only via email to: Recruitment23-62@dpw.gov.za

NOTE : The successful candidate will have to enter into an annual performance agreement and annually disclose his/her financial interests

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively (specifically persons with disabilities and women), will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2023 at 16H00

NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service Department); applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be fully completed signed and initialled when submitted as failure to do so may result in their application being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled, and applicants will not be disqualified if they only sign page 2. Failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding over-crowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should include the following regarding certification: Please not note that applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed, posted, hand delivered or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next months, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015; a requirement for appointment into SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applications must be submitted as a single document to the email addresses specified for each senior management position. Hand delivered, posted and late applications will NOT be accepted only for SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a compulsory technical or competency-based test that forms part of the interview process. Following the technical exercise and the interview the selection panel will identify candidates to undergo the generic management competency assessments and successful candidate to sign a performance agreement and be subjected to security clearance. NB:(For Senior Management Positions Only: Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb).