Director: Parliamentary Service and Strategic SupportPretoria

Requirements

• An undergraduate (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Political Science / Public Management / Business Administration / Communication / Strategic Management with 5 years working experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the government’s integrated governance systems.
• Knowledge and experience of Parliamentary & legislative processes;
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio;
• Knowledge and experience of the Government Cluster System, strategic management processes in government;
• Political awareness and familiarity with broad lines of government policy; ability to liaise effectively with senior government officials and politicians;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Communication;
• Financial Management;
• Strategic Capability & Leadership;
• People Management & Empowerment;
• Project/Programme Management.

Duties

• Manage, coordinate and facilitate the flow of information and documentation within the Office of the Director-General;
• Manage Parliamentary processes;
• Provide an efficient and effective support system in the Office of the Director- General;
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be accompanied by a completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, (or obtainable at).
• Applicants must fill in full new Z83 form part A, B, C, and D.
• A recently updated comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and dates).
• Applicants will submit certified copies of all qualifications and ID documents on the day of the interviews.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• 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; the logistics will be communicated to candidates prior to the interviews.
• 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.
• Note that National School of Governance (NGS) has introduced compulsory SMS pre-entry certificate with effect from 01 April 2020 as Minimum Entry Requirements for Senior Management Services (submitted prior to appointment) and can be accessed through the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• The successful candidate must disclose to the Director-General particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Director-General within three months from the date of assumption of duty.
• The successful candidate must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department.
• Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department.
• An offer letter will only be issued to the successful candidate once the following has been verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
• Please note:
• Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates.