Director: Office of the HODHead Office (Mbombela)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 07 in Public/ Administration/ Business Management /or relevant qualifications.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in middle management in Office Management.
• Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Planning and Organising Skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Financial Management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations.
• Decision making.
• Able to interpret and apply policies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Planning and organising.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations applicable to Public Service Act/PFMA and Human Resource Management.
• Proficient Computer Literacy (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good communication and People Management and empowerment.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to follow a proactive and creative problem-solving approach.

Duties

• Provide Strategic Leadership and Governance for the Office of the Head of Department.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight over the administration and operations of the Office of the Head of Department.
• Develop, implement and monitor governance systems, policies, frameworks and standard operating procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the Office.
• Ensure effective coordination, quality assurance and monitoring of executive correspondence, submissions, reports and strategic documentation submitted to and from the Office of the Head of Department.
• Provide Strategic Executive Support and Institutional Coordination.
• Provide strategic advice and support to the Head of Department on governance, organisational performance, stakeholder management and executive administration.
• Coordinate departmental strategic planning, annual performance planning, operational planning and institutional reporting processes within the Office of the Head of Department.
• Lead Strategic Secretariat and Executive Coordination Services.
• Provide strategic oversight and management of secretariat services for Top Management, Governance and other strategic departmental committees.
• Manage Resources and Performance of the Office of the Head of Department.
• Provide strategic leadership in the management of human, financial and physical resources within the Office of the Head of Department.
• Manage the budget, expenditure and financial performance of the Office in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and departmental policies.

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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.