DPSA Office of the Public Service Commission Circular 08 March 2024

APPLICATIONS

:

Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-

General, Office of the Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121,

Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536

Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, or you can email your application to

recruitment@opsc.gov.za.

FOR ATTENTION

:

Mr M Mabuza

CLOSING DATE

:

22 May 2024, 15h45

NOTE

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Applications must be submitted on Form Z.83 obtainable from any Public Service

department and should be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV,

certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document and driver’s license. Should

you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an

evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The

successful candidate will be required to obtain a top secret clearance issued by

the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct

reference checking on short-listed candidates. Correspondences will be limited to

shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the

closing dates of this advertisement, please accept that your application was

unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All

shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that

intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be

communicated by the Office of the Public Service Commission. Following the

interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a

candidate to attend a generic managerial competency assessments (in

compliance with the DPSA Directive on the competency based assessments). The

competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated

DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

ERRATUM: kindly note that the post of Deputy Director: Public Administration

Investigations with Ref No: DD: PAI/11/2018 advertised in Public Service Vacancy

Circular 46 dated 16 November 2018 has been withdrawn.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 09/31

:

PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR: NORTHERN CAPE REF NO: PD/NC/03/2024

SALARY

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R1 005 063 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The package

includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government

Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that

may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be

required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after

assumption of duty.

CENTRE

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Provincial Office: Northern Cape

REQUIREMENTS

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Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate

recognized Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) in the field

of Human Resources, Public Management/Administration, Law or Social

Sciences. A post graduate qualification in areas relevant to the position will be an

added advantage. Five (5) years’ relevant experience in a middle/senior

management post. Knowledge and experience in the application of the provisions

of the relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service.

Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data on public service performance

indicators. Ability to analyze, summarize and comment on current debates in public

administration. Ability to plan and coordinate activities at executive level.

Appropriate experience in project management. Good communication, report

writing and presentation skills. Financial Management skills. Supervisory and

appropriate people management experience as well as team building skills.

Stakeholder engagement skills. Proven managerial record. Sufficient computer

skills in Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint. A Valid Driver’s

License. (With exception of disabled applicants).

DUTIES

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Manage, lead and provide effective support in the area of Leadership and

Management Practices (LMP). Manage, lead and provide effective support in the

area of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Manage, lead and provide effective

support in the area of Integrity and Anti-corruption (IAC). Conduct and manage the

evaluation and promotion of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) in the

Province. Monitor and report on the implementation of the PSC’s

recommendations and directions monthly and bi-annually (this includes everything

from M&E, IAC, LMP and Section 196. Provide strategic support to the Office and

Provincial Commissioner in the execution of the mandate of the PSC. Conduct

Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Investigations in all areas covered by the

values governing Public Administration. Promote a high standard of Professional

Ethics in the Public Administration. Investigate grievances and complaints and

make recommendations to the Public Service Commission (PSC). Advise the PSC

on any matter regarding the execution of its mandate and performance of its

functions in the Northern Cape Province. Provide corporate support services in the

Provincial Office of the PSC. Liaise with the Head Office of the PSC and Provincial

Commissioner in carrying out the roles and functions of the PSC in the Northern

Cape Province. Submit contributions on the PSC’s work in the Northern Cape

Provincial Office for inclusion in the Annual Report.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms K Sedibe Tel No: (012) 352 1206