28 ANNEXURE J DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. APPLICATIONS : The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street FOR ATTENTION : Ms E de Waal CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2015 NOTE : A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competency assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. “The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities” MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 02/33 : SENIOR SOCIAL POLICY SPECIALIST (Fixed term contract until 31 August 2019) Branch: Social Policy Coordination SALARY : R988 152 per annum This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : A Master’s Degree in the field of Social Policy, Research or related Social Development field PLUS sufficient experience in research analysis and policy development. A PhD in social policy or related social development area, evidence of scholarly endeavour, knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis including research co-ordination and management will be an added advantage. The position requires thorough understanding of and exposure to literature and practice on the link between research as evidence in decision making and policy formulation. Awareness of social development programmes in the department and government and knowledge of the PFMA and the Government Regulatory Framework will be an added advantage. Competencies needed: Communication. People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Service Delivery Innovation. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management. Facilitation skills. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem-Solving and Analysis. Honesty and Integrity. Research skills. Attributes: Positive. Teamwork. Confident. Participative. Patient. Accurate. Adaptable. Disciplined. Friendly and Trustworthy. Diplomacy. Independent and Self-Starter. Assertive. Persuasive. DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Lead policy development and policy review in the department. Contribute in research co-ordination and management in the department. Contribute in the department’s development of leading role in social development issues and ensure the deepening of social policy discourse and evidence-informed policy making. Provide support to the Social Policy Programme Manager in the implementation of research and social policy capacity building programmes and projects. Undertake different projects as part of social policy analysis thrust in the department. Ensure that the department’s 29 social policy analysis thrust is consistent with and supports the broad, government-wide approaches especially on issues relating to policies and programmes to fight poverty. Provide support to the Social Policy Programme Manager in areas relating to social policy, research and evidence-informed policy making. ENQUIRIES : Mr W Magasela Tel: (012) 312 7918 POST 02/34 : DIRECTOR: VEP CLUSTER TECHNICAL AND PROGRAMME SUPPORT Chief Directorate: Social Crime Prevention and Victim Protection and Empowerment SALARY : R819 126 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three year Bachelors Degree in Social Science or equivalent qualification PLUS minimum of 5 years relevant management experience. Management experience in victim empowerment or social welfare services or criminal justice environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant public service legislation. Knowledge of legislation governing the implementation of VEP programmes within the JCPS sector. Knowledge of VEP and criminal justice field. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Change management skills. Knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Coordination skills. Analytical skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Creative and innovative. Independent thinker. Ability to work in a team and independently. Cultural sensitivity. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Compliant. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. DUTIES : Provide technical and secretariat support services to the VEP and IJC DEVCOM cluster forums. Coordinate service delivery forum engagements on sectoral and national priority programmes. Facilitate implementation of cluster decisions and reporting on delivery agreement targets. Develop and maintain functional monitoring and evaluation system for VEP cluster support services. Develop and maintain database for victims of crime and violence within the sector. Develop regular VEP JCPS cluster reports. Develop collaboration framework with cluster departments, VEP and JCPS sector. Provide victim empowerment capacity building and programme management services. ENQUIRIES : Ms AS Magangoe, Tel: 012 312 7786 POST 02/35 : DIRECTOR: SPEECH WRITING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (Contract linked to term of office of the Minister) Chief Directorate: Communication SALARY : R819 126 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification PLUS management experience in the administrative and communication field. Sound knowledge of the functioning of a Ministry and a State Department. Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and procedures. Knowledge of social development procedures. Understanding of co-operative governance and the Ministerial Handbook. Competencies needed: Public relation skills. Excellent Interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Advanced Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Diplomacy. Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Project management skills. Planning and organising skills. Presentation skills. Financial management skills. People management skills. Personal attributes: Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to cope with a high workload. Disciplined. Assertiveness. Innovative and creative. Diplomacy. 30 DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Manage the interface between the Offices of the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director-General in collaboration with the Administrative Secretary. Monitor the media for issues that affect the Department of Social Development and alert as well as advise the Minister on courses of action. Provide administrative support to the Minister as and when required. Conduct research on information to be used in drafting of speeches, speaking notes for consideration by the Minister. Liaise with the Minister regarding forthcoming public events in order to prepare speeches and keep track of calendar. Conduct research and provide profiles of events to be visited by the Minister. ENQUIRIES : Ms L Oliphant, Tel: (012) 312-7653 OTHER POSTS POST 02/36 : PROJECT MANAGER: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (Three years contract position) Directorate: Business Process, Risk and Immovable Asset Management SALARY : R630 822 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : A Degree/ National Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) and basic Project Management plus a minimum of 2 to 5 years Junior Management experience in GIS. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation. Knowledge of Information sources. Knowledge of the project management discipline and life cycle (Project Management Body of Knowledge, PRINCE2). Knowledge of GIS and tools. Knowledge of construction industry. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Demographic analysis. Statistical analysis (stata, E-views). Planning and organising skills. People management skills. Project coordination skills. Problem-solving skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation skills. Monitoring skills. Report writing skills. Analytical skills. Quality management skills. Data management skills. Leadership skills. Personal attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomatic. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Develop a geographic information model for DSD. Analyse all DSD facilities to ensure optimal locality. Provide GIS information for planning purposes. Develop spatial maps using the GIS system. Present GIS findings to management. ENQUIRIES : Ms A Samaad, Tel: (012) 312-7373 POST 02/37 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Chief Directorate: Population and Development Programmes SALARY : R532 278 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or equivalent qualification PLUS relevant experience. Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service regulatory framework such as the Public Service Regulations, PFMA and related Acts. Knowledge of and experience in the social development sector. Knowledge of the Population Policy. Competencies needed: Computer literacy. Resources management skills. Planning and organising skills. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Project and programme management skills. Facilitation skills. Analytical skills. Personal attributes: Accurate. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Diplomacy. Self-starter. DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement population and development programmes and plans. Provide technical support and expert advice on the implementation of the Population Policy at all spheres of government and civil society. Initiate, develop, implement and manage integrated population and 31 development programmes/projects in collaboration/partnership with civil society and government departments at clusters, national, provincial and local level. Facilitate and implement the provincial/national UNFPA or other donor programmes in collaboration with national, provincial government and civil society. Advise stakeholders on integration of population and development information into civil society and government department’s strategic planning. ENQUIRIES : Ms L Van Staden, Tel: (012) 312-7408 POST 02/38 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AUDIT Directorate: Internal Audit SALARY : R337 998 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor Degree or National Diploma in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Accounting or equivalent qualification. At least four years experience in the internal auditing environment. Knowledge of performance audit principles and methodologies. Knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act and other relevant legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the IIA Standards. Knowledge and understanding of management principles. Competencies needed: Planning and organising skills. Communication (verbal, written and liaison) skills. Programme and project management skills. Analytical skills. Report writing skills. Problemsolving skills. Personal attributes: Integrity. Objectivity. Independence. Confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure. Confident. DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Supervise the implementation of an internal audit methodology, framework and annual risk-based internal audit plan in accordance with the requirements of the IIA Standards, Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Conduct performance audit and performance information audit to determine the Department’s ability to achieve its objectives and programme outputs in an efficient, effective and economic manner. Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the measures instituted by management to ensure that resources have been procured economically and are used efficiently and effectively. Communicate audit results with the relevant stakeholders. Assist in the assessment of the implementation of audit recommendations and the impact of the corrective action taken by management on the deficiencies identified by the audits. Provide inputs on the development of the Internal Audit Plans. Supervise and develop subordinates in line with the Department’s Personnel Development Policies and IIA professional development guidelines. ENQUIRIES : Mr V Shongwe, Tel: (012) 312-7802 POST 02/39 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT Directorate: Information Management SALARY : R270 804 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Information Studies/ Information Management or equivalent qualification PLUS credible appropriate experience. Certificate in Records Management will be an added advantage. Specialist knowledge of records management practices. Knowledge of the public service environment. Knowledge of information management. Understanding of Electronic Document Management System. Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework within the records management environment (National Archives Records Service Act and Regulations and Promotion of Access to Information Act). Basic knowledge of financial management. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning and time management skills. Influential. People management and empowerment skills. Project management skills. Basic understanding of business systems analysis and process mapping. Attributes: Professionalism. Flexibility. Patient. Teamwork. Innovative and creative. Confident. Disciplined. Positive. Friendly. DUTIES : Review, maintain and implement the file plan for the Department. Conduct regular inspections and advocacy on records to ensure that sound Records Management practices are followed. Ensure that classified records (records with a security classification) are managed and maintained according to the MISS document. Coordinate the transfer of records to archival or off-site institution. Implement a systematic records disposal programme. Assist with the review and 32 implementation of records management policy and procedure manual. Liaise with National Archives on all matters related to Records Management. Manage service level agreements with external service providers. ENQUIRIES : Mr M Machubeng, Tel: 012 312 7839 POST 02/40 : SENIOR SECRETARY GRADE III Directorate: Disability and Old Age Grants SALARY : R148 584 per annum CENTRE : Groenkloof, Harlequins Office Park REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 10 or equivalent Certificate PLUS extensive experience in the administrative/ secretarial field and/ or a Grade 12 or equivalent Certificate PLUS sufficient experience in the administrative/ secretarial field. Knowledge of document tracking, storage and retrieval. Knowledge of diary management and filing systems. Knowledge of basic provisioning administration prescripts. Competencies needed: Planning and organising skills. Communication (written and verbal) skills. Problem-solving skills. Typing skills. Client orientation skills. Customer care skills. Ability to interpret directives. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Attributes: Friendly and trustworthy. Positive. Confident. Adaptable. Self-starter. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to work under pressure. DUTIES : Provide secretarial services to the senior manager. Answer the telephone, make telephone calls on behalf of the senior manager and canalise telephone calls to the relative units. Receive clients or visitors. Arrange meetings, workshops and appointments and provide administrative support. Manage the diary of the senior manager. Arrange journeys and accommodation and compile and submit subsistence and travel claims. Scan, manage and draft correspondence, documentation, supporting registers and filing. Manage and prioritize the emails and other correspondence of the senior manager. Take notes, keep minutes of the meetings and do typing. Co-ordinate financial inputs as well as human resource management and human resource development matters. Act as Chief User Clerk. ENQUIRIES : Ms D Pooe, Tel: 012 741 6806 POST 02/41 : SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK (BID OFFICE) Directorate: Supply Chain Management SALARY : R123 738 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria, HSRC Building REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Competencies needed: Computer skills. Planning and organising skills. Communication (written, verbal and liaison) skills. Customer care skills. Problem-solving skills. Interpersonal relationship skills. Personal attributes: Accurate. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and trustworthy. Confidentiality. Self-starter. Customer focused. Adaptive. DUTIES : Key Responsibilities: Administer bid invitations, evaluation and adjudication. Provide administrative support to the Bid Evaluation and Bid Adjudication Committee as well as in the Directorate. Maintain a filing system for contracts. Capture all awarded contracts on the database. Compile and submit monthly bid reports. Inform unsuccessful suppliers of the outcome of bids. ENQUIRIES : Mr K Watson, Tel: (012) 312-7566
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