DPSA Science and Technology Department Circular 11 January 2024

APPLICATIONS

:

The Chief Director: Human Resources, Private Bag X894, Pretoria, 0001, or hand-

deliver them to the Department at Building 53, CSIR Campus, Meiring Naudé

Road, Brummeria.

CLOSING DATE

:

25 January 2024

NOTE

:

Applications must be accompanied by a signed Z83 form and up-to-date

curriculum vitae (including three contactable referees) as well as recently certified

copies of all qualifications and the applicant’s identity document. It is the

responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South

African Qualifications Authority. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted

candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the

Department. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment, to

withdraw, re-advertise or fill by way of transfer or deployment if in the interests of

service delivery. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability

checks while confirmation of permanent appointment will be subject to the

applicant receiving a positive security clearance and confirmation of the applicant’s

qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS)

positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and the Department will

communicate logistics. Following the interview and technical exercise, the

selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial

competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the

implementation of competency-based assessment, and using the mandated DPSA

SMS competency-assessment tools).

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 01/11

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND

SUPPORT REF NO: DST 1/1/2024

SALARY

:

R1 446 378 – R1 629 348 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The

package includes a basic salary (70%) and a flexible portion that may be structured

in terms of the applicable guidelines.

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

An undergraduate and a postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Natural

Science, or Engineering. Minimum of 8 years working experience at a Senior

Management level within the management of science, technology and

engineering. The applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the

following: National System of Innovation (NSI), Public Finance Management Act

and Treasury Regulations, Departmental policies and strategies, government

priorities and policy formulation, Public Service Act and Regulations, National

Research and development Strategy (NRDS), National Human Capital

Development, Science and Technology Infrastructure and research environment.

The incumbent should also possess extensive knowledge of a wide range of

activities such as Financial Management, Project Management, Change

Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), People

Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer focus and

Communications. The incumbent must be able to work under pressure, be

innovative and creative, analytic and critical thinking, and have good interpersonal

relations and ability to network for the benefits of the department.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will be required to provide overall strategic leadership

and management within the programme. Provide strategic leadership on entity

oversight and reporting. The incumbent will be required to formulate, implement

and manage programmes aimed at improving the supply and retention of scientists

in the NSI, in alignment with relevant government imperatives. Oversee and guide

performance of DST entities in implementing DST strategies on human capital

development in alignment with relevant imperatives. Formulate, implement and

coordinate all research and innovation infrastructure investment programmes on

behalf of the DST, including development of policy and funding instruments in

alignment with relevant government imperatives. Facilitate strategic partnerships

and programmes nationally, internationally to develop new research infrastructure

and access to new research infrastructure. Oversee and guide performance of

DST entities in implementing DST strategies on research infrastructure

development in alignment with relevant government imperatives. Formulate,

implement and manage programme aimed at promoting research in basic sciences

across the National System of Innovation, in alignment with relevant government

imperatives. Oversee and guide performance of DST entities in implementing DST

strategies in support of research development, in alignment with relevant

government imperatives. Promote development and strengthening of foundational

disciplines in natural, human and social sciences. Oversee the development of

geographic advantage and other strategic sciences as they emerge. Promote the

role of public research institutions in support of geographic advantage sciences.

Oversee functions of the National Indigenous Knowledge Act. Oversee functions

of the Astronomy Management Authority in line with the Astronomy Geographic

Advantage Act. Formulate, implement and manage science engagement

programmes, in alignment with relevant government imperative. Oversee and

guide performance of DST entities in implementing DST strategies on science

engagement, in alignment with relevant government imperatives.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Rhulani Ngwenya Tel No: 012 843 6301

POST 01/12

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND SUPPORT

REF NO: DST 2/1/2024

SALARY

:

R1 446 378 – R1 629 348 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The

package includes a basic salary (70%) and a flexible portion that may be structured

in terms of the applicable guidelines.

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

An undergraduate and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Social

Science or Business Administration. Minimum of 8 years working experience at a

Senior Management level within Operations Management or Research or relevant

environment. Recognizable experience in Project Management, people and

resources management. The applicants must have sound knowledge and

understanding of the following: National System of Innovation (NSI), government

priorities and policies such as Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public

Service Regulations Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR) and Treasury

Regulations. The incumbent should also have excellent understanding of good

corporate governance, government priorities, Internal Audit Activity Charter and

Minimum Information Security Standards, Risk Management, Occupational Health

and Safety Standards 85/1994 and National Development Plan. The incumbent

should possess extensive knowledge of a wide range of activities such as Financial

Management, Project Management, Change Management, Knowledge

Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), People Management and

Empowerment, Customer Orientation and Customer focus. The incumbent should

also possess the following skills; communication, negotiations, stakeholders

management, problem solving and analysis. The incumbent must be able to work

under pressure, be innovative and creative, analytic and critical thinking, and have

good interpersonal relations and ability to network for the benefits of the

department.

DUTIES

:

The successful candidate will be required to provide overall strategic leadership

and management within the programme. Provide strategic leadership on entity

oversight and reporting. The incumbent will be required to oversee all parliament,

cabinet, cluster related activities, and advise the DG on policy implications.

Manage all preparations for portfolio committees and cabinet processes. Manage

the administration in the ODG and operations of EXCO, OPCO and MMM.

Oversee MTEF strategic planning for both the department and its entities. Drive

and oversee the implementation of the departmental strategic goals. Ensure

proper coordination and integration of programmes and projects across the

department. Oversee the development and implementation of communication

strategies and forge partnership with the departmental stakeholders. Ensure the

profiling of the department brand in collaboration with entities. Oversee the

development of the internal audit plan and oversee the execution of internal audits

within the department. Oversee the development and implementation of the risk

management plan and strategy including the five-year rolling strategy based on

the risk assessment of the department.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms Rhulani Ngwenya Tel No: 012 843 6301