CHIEF DIRECTOR: POLICY COORDINATION AND ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: OTP 02/07/2023

CENTRE : Bhisho

DUTIES : Manage and facilitate policy coherence within economy, trade and investment policies and programmes. Identify and report on critical economic trends/data that require the attention of the Premier and MECs. Track the implementation of the Premier’s economic development priorities and flagship projects ranging from 4th industrial revolution to Agri-sector reforms. Coordinate relevant economic sector advisory councils and working groups. Track and report on the implementation of the investment conference and jobs summit outcomes in conjunction with relevant departments and agencies. Provide policy analysis and research support to economic Advisors in the province. Coordinate the Provincial Investment Coordinating mechanisms. Monitor the implementation of investment commitments by various partners. Coordinate Provincial Investment Coordination Governance structures. Manage and facilitate social protection and human development. Identify and report on critical economic social transformation indicators that require the attention of the Premier and MECs. Track the implementation of priority social transformation policies and programmes as identified in the MESF and the SOPA especially health, poverty alleviation, education and comprehensive social security. Coordinate relevant social sector advisory councils and working groups. Track and report on the implementation of relevant social sector summits e.g. Social Sector Summit. Provide policy analysis and research support to Social Policy Advisors in the province. Manage and facilitate infrastructure and budget support. Identify and report on the bulk/strategic/economic infrastructure delivery trends. Monitor the implementation of relevant sections of the Stimulus package especially the operationalization of the infrastructure fund. Liaise and represent the Premier in the Provincial structures, sub-committees and in other national structures coordinating efforts to accelerate the roll-out of mega-infrastructure projects. Work with Provincial Treasury and other relevant department/agencies to monitor and report on expenditure on priorities projects identified in SOPA. Provide policy analysis and research support to Social Policy Advisors in the province. Coordinate the Provincial Infrastructure Coordinating mechanisms. Coordinate Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Governance structures. Manage the allocated resources of the Chief Directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance and supply chain management protcols and prescripts in are of responsibility.

ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to: Ms N. Mafu at 082 562 2347/Mr N. Mhlawuli at (076) 783 6993/Ms Nomthandazo Xesha at (060) 584 4059

EASTERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

APPLICATIONS : Applications received after closing date will not be considered. No Faxed applications will be accepted. Applicants must strictly apply using eRecruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za NB: Applicants are urged to use the E-Recruitment System as no emailed or walk-in applications shall be entertained technical support on the-recruitment system shall only be provided during office hours.

CLOSING DATE : 01 September 2023

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. Employment Equity Targets of the recruiting department will be adhered to (you can be as specific as you would like). For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. (SMS pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.