Assistant Director: Youth Graduates and Contractor Development

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Training and Development, Developmental Studies or a relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Education, Training and Development (ETD) or a relevant field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Skills Development Act, National Youth Policy, National Development Plans, Employment Equity Environmental Legislation.
• Knowledge of Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWP), Integrated sustainable rural development and urban renewal programmes.
• Have experience in financial, project / programme and personnel management.
• Knowledge and understanding of project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and compliance.
• Must possess skills in leadership, coordination and project management, communication (written and verbal), listening, report writing and decision-making.
• Ability to develop and apply policies, establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage and resolve conflict.
• An applicant must further possess personal attributes such as being innovative and proactive, demonstrating initiative, being responsible and loyal, having ability to work under extreme pressure, ability to work long hours when required, and ability to gather, analyse and interpret information and reports.

Duties

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of youth graduate and contractor development initiatives.
• Support the development of emerging enterprises through skills and business enhancement initiatives for sustainability.
• Initiate and support the development and implementation of the procurement plan for youth graduate and contractor development initiatives.
• Coordinate project compliance with EPWP prescripts.
• Verify monthly progress reports and supporting evidence.
• Evaluate invoices for payment purposes.
• Maintain project records and manage the reporting of youth graduate and contractor development projects.
• Facilitate the development and review of youth and contractor development strategy, implementation plans and reporting tools Provide support on youth career pathing initiatives by conducting career guidance workshops and training for youth graduates’ programmes.
• Participate in internal and external youth forums.
• Facilitate the establishment and management of partnerships with external stakeholders, including NYDA, Municipalities, Public Entities, SETAs, QTCO and other relevant government departments.
• Draft Memoranda of Understanding MoUs and Memoranda of Agreements (MoAs) and lead the vetting process.
• Manage partnership agreements and ensure projects alignment with National Development Goals.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered.
• All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
• Use the correct email address associated with the post.
• JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records;
• Citizenship status;
• Credit worthiness;
• Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• Entry-level requirements for SMS posts:
• In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
• Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, 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 assessments.
• Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.