DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY PLANNING STRATEGY AND RESEARCH REF NO: DSAC08/2023
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules of Middle Management Service)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate plus an appropriate three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF6) in Planning/ Public Administration/ Development studies or equivalent qualification, coupled with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should be at a managerial / Assistant Director level. Ability to work independently yet function optimally as part of a dynamic team. Valid code 8/EB driver’s license. Knowledge: Good understanding of the public service legislation and prescripts applicable to Government, including systems and procedures. Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Critical analysis, research, analytical and project management skills. Knowledge of PFMA. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc). Good communication skills (written and verbal).

DUTIES : Manage the preparation and coordination of the development and reviewal of departmental plans. Ensure the provision of the GIS function. Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Manage resources of the sub-directorate. Supervise, develop and manage employees’ performance in accordance with the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS).

ENQUIRIES : Mr SE Memela Tel No: (033) 897 4500

APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the relevant reference number should be forwarded as follows: The Director: Human Resources Management and Development: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X9140, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 171 Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs NIS Mbhele

CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2023

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed form Z83 [obtainable from any Public Service Department office], which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be accompanied by a detailed comprehensive CV. Copies of qualification, Registration certificates and driver’s license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certificate copies on or before the day of interviews. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. Applicants, who do not receive confirmation or feedback within two (2) months from the closing date, must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of applications to be processed, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Applicants must also quote the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which they saw the advertisement. Applicants, who do not comply with the instructions indicated above, will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will be disqualified. Candidates should not send their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take the responsibility for non-collection of these applications. It is our intention to promote representativity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive preference. The candidate/s shortlisted for SMS position/s will be subjected to mandatory technical exercise before the interview process and thereafter, if successful, will undergo a competency assessment as per DPSA directives. It must further be noted that all recommended candidates will be subjected to suitability checks prior to being appointed.