Director: Environment and Culture Sector

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Environmental Sciences or related field of study.
• A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field.
• Knowledge:
• Strategic management processes;
• Business planning processes;
• Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the management EPWP;
• Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act;
• Functioning of national, provincial and local government;
• SAQA / NQF framework;
• Environmental Impact Management;
• Client relations;
• Knowledge of labour intensive environmental technology;
• Financial management;
• Structure and functioning of the Department;
• Departmental standards and regulations;
• Leadership and Advanced report writing.
• Skills:
• Management & decision-making skills;
• Diplomacy;
• Project and Programme management;
• Change management;
• Capacity building;
• Analytical thinking;
• Strategic management;
• Effective communication;
• Conflict management;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Policy formulation;
• Decision making skills;
• Motivational skills;
• Integration management and Computer Skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, participate at an executive level.
• Ability to work independently.

Duties

• Manage the development of strategic and operational plans and guidelines for the coordination of EPWP in the Environment and Culture Sector programmes- :
• Undertake research to develop frameworks 9moddels, guidelines, training strategies, etc).
• Consult with relevant stakeholders for inputs.
• Ensure that strategic and operational plans and guidelines are developed/ reviewed in line with applicable prescripts (APP, MTSF ect) and are aligned to the government’s priorities and outcomes.
• Promote the development of cross-sector norms and standards in alignment to the EPWP requirements.
• Monitor the implementation and compliance with the EPWP guidelines.
• Manage the coordination for the implementation of EPWP Environment and Culture sector programmes-:
• Support the identification and planning of Environment and Culture sector programmes and projects.
• Ensure the implementation of the Environment and Culture sector models in line with EPWP.
• Manage the allocation of financial resources (conditional grant) for sector projects.
• Promote the introduction of labour-intensive technologies in the sector.
• Monitor and evaluate the environmental impact of the Expanded Public Works Programme.
• Manage the coordination of the environmental and culture sector activities between the Department and relevant stakeholders-:
• Coordinate and support processes for establishment of sector governance structures for efficiency and effectiveness to maintain sound relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee engagements with stakeholders on DPWI structures.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders with regards to the development of sector strategic frameworks e.g strategic plans, guidelines, training plans for the EPWP implementation;
• Coordinate the collating of inputs from participating departments and stakeholders to ensure reporting on work opportunities.
• Provide support to the sector regional coordinators and provincial implementing bodies.
• Coordinate the impact evaluation of the programmes.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate EPWP M&E procedures and processes of DPWI and implementing public body projects.
• Manage the Directorate-:
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required.
• Manage performance and development of employees.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports;
• Quality control of work delivered by employees.
• Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
• Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
• Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
• Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
• PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
• PART C - PART G:
• Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
• This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
• Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
• Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
• Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
• Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
• Note:
• It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
• Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
• 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-entry programme/.
• 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.
• 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.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, 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.
• Note:
• For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
• Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
• It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
• Encrypted document will not be accepted.
• All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
• Important:
• Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
• Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.