DPSA Public Works Department Circular 01 March 2024

CLOSING DATE

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15 March 2024 at 16h00

NOTE

:

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. Applications must be submitted on a signed

Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department and must be

accompanied by a comprehensive CV, recently certified copies of qualifications

and an Identification Document. 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, e-mailed or late applications will not

be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 08/51

:

DIRECTOR: INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS – PUBLIC ENTITIES REF

NO: 2024/53

SALARY

:

R1 005 063 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

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An undergraduate qualification in Finance (NQF level 07) or equivalent

qualification. Property Management or State Owned Entities oversight experience

will be an added advantage. 5-10 years relevant experience (i.e. finance,

budgeting, corporate governance monitoring, and/or property management) at a

management level. Knowledge: Relevant Public Service legislation such as, but

not limited to, Intergovernmental Framework Act, Public Finance Management Act

and Treasury Regulations, King Report II, III and IV, Division of Revenue Act,

Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Property

Rates Act, etc; Knowledge and understanding of public/state-owned entities

oversight policy frameworks and regulations, Exposure to and knowledge of

governance matters including planning processes, budgeting and expenditure

management as well as board appointment processes, Experience must include

stakeholder management and negotiation in multidisciplinary environments

Experience in managing projects and processes in conflict environments with

multiple stakeholder contradictions Skills: Sound analytical skills, with

communication skills both written and verbal, Strategic capability and leadership,

Programme and project management, Information and Knowledge management,

People Management and empowerment, Problem solving and change

management, Policy analysis and development, Client orientation and customer

focus, Service delivery innovation, Computer literacy, Planning and coordination,

Presentation and facilitation, Quality management. Personal Attributes: Good

interpersonal relations, Ability to work under pressure, Innovative and creative,

Ability to work in a team and independently, Adaptability, Independent thinker, Cost

consciousness, Honesty and Integrity, Influencing and Go-getter Other: Willing to

adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements and work abnormal

hours. Required to travel extensively. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

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Facilitate approval of entities Strategic Plans & Annual Performance Plans process

including the signing of Shareholder’s Compacts. Facilitate approval of public

entities’ annual reports. Ensure providing of departmental budgetary inputs.

Facilitate transfer of payments to the entities as planned. Ensure the Board/Council

appointments process and filling of Board vacancies. Facilitate performance

review of the public entities (ensure quarterly reviews by the Director General).

Effective monitoring of compliance with the set policies, legislations, norms and

guidelines impacting on built environment. Verify the establishment of public entity

governance structures. Process stakeholder and parliamentary queries with

regard to governance related matters of public entities. Ensure tabling of financial

reports in Parliament. Coordinate and facilitate processes and meetings/fora that

ensure that government debt owed to municipalities is settled by the Public Works

sector and other departments. The effective management of the component

resources (personal and financial). Determine and develop strategic intervention

mechanisms where there are problems/challenges to implement efficient, effective

and uniform procedures and policies. Ensure that the budget framework is in line

with Medium Term Expenditure Framework. Ensure the enhancement of the

oversight policies to ensure effective oversight of the public entities and

professional councils.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr MT Mohwasa Tel No: (012) 492 3110

APPLICATIONS

:

The Director-General, Department of Public Works Private Bag X65, Pretoria,

0001 or Hand delivered at, Corner Madiba (Vermeulen) and Bosman Street,

Central Government Offices Building, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION

:

Ms N.P Mudau

OTHER POSTS

POST 08/52

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT INTIATIVES AND

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2024/54

SALARY

:

R826 053 per annum (All-inclusive salary package). (Total package to be

structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management service)

CENTRE

:

Mthatha Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS

:

A three year tertiary qualification in Civil engineering/ Construction management /

Construction related fields. Knowledge and experience in contractor development

programmes. Knowledge of employment-intensive methods of construction.

Extensive experience in the construction industry. Knowledge of the National

Youth Service programme. Knowledge of artisan development programmes.

Advanced report writing skills and Project Management skills.

DUTIES

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Management and implementation of the National Youth Service (NYS) programme

at the regional office. Liaison with Project Managers to ensure that EPWP

requirements have been included in contract document to contribute towards

training of NYS participants and employment of general labour. Management and

implementation of the Vuk’uphile-Building and other related contractor

development programmes at regional office. Prepare specifications for inclusion

in the bills of quantities and conduct recruitment. Report work opportunities and

National Youth Service participants recruited. Management and implementation of

other NDPW Contractors development initiatives. Liaison with all relevant

stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and participation in the different contractor

development programmes and the National Youth Service. Ensure reporting of

EPWP NYS participants and EPWP general labour from projects implemented at

the regional office. Compile progress reports on the different programmes being

managed. Management of the budget of the component including compilation of

budget reports.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr. Mziwabantu Ntese Tel No: (041) 408 2029

APPLICATIONS

:

All Mthatha Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works,

Private Bag X5007, Sutherland Street, Mthatha 7099 or Hand Deliver at 29

Sutherland Street, PRD II Building, 5th Floor, Mthatha.

POST 08/53

:

STATE ACCOUNTANT BILLING AND REVENUE REF NO: 2024/55

SALARY

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R242 475 per annum

CENTRE

:

Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Three year tertiary qualification in Financial Management. Knowledge of financial

systems, financial prescripts e.g. Public Finance Management Act and Treasury

regulations. Knowledge of the transversal systems. Must have communication

skills, interpersonal skills, sound administrative and numeric skills. The person

must be an analytical thinker and have good planning and organizing skills. The

person must be able to work under pressure, be creative innovative and have the

ability to communicate at all levels.

DUTIES

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Compile and distribute municipal services claims to clients department. Monitor,

allocate money received for Municipal Services. Perform reconciliation of clients’

accounts and clear exceptions. Follow up on outstanding balances. Liaise with

Regions on clients disputes. Resolve disputes. Attend to client queries. Compile

and issue statements of accounts to client on monthly basis. Clearing the

suspense accounts. Respond to all audit queries in the directorate and gather

information to resolve the audit queries.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Ekaba Tseuoa Tel No: (012) 406 1875

APPLICATIONS

:

The Director-General, Department of Public Works Private Bag X65, Pretoria,

0001 or Hand delivered at, Corner Madiba (Vermeulen) and Bosman Street,

Central Government Offices Building, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION

:

Ms N.P Mudau