Centre ManagerGert Sibande District (Daggakraal Thusong Service)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 in Public Management / Administration or relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Service Delivery Improvement environment at Junior Management level.
• Thorough experience of working with different stakeholders and sector departments.
• Have knowledge of Thusong Service Centre programmes.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Good interpersonal, liaison and information gathering skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the provisions of the relevant legislation, policy and regulations that govern the Public Service.
• Knowledge and understanding of Service Delivery Improvement Programmes.
• Understanding and knowledge of institutionalization of Batho Pele Principles and Standards.
• Financial Management skills.
• Strategic leadership capability.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Project management skills.
• People and resource management skills.
• Research and development expertise.
• Strategic change and risk management.
• Presentation and facilitation skills, report-writing skills.

Duties

• Manage and recruit service providers to the Thusong Service Centre.
• Manage Thusong Service Centre programmes on a daily basis.
• Optimize security at the Thusong Service Centre.
• Ensure effective operation and efficient maintenance of the Centre.
• Compile weekly and monthly reports on the operations of the Centre to the Department.
• Ensure effective application of Batho Pele Principles.
• Market and represent the Centre.
• Maintain liaison with service providers.

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted 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 check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• 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.