DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES APPLICATIONS : CLOSING DATE : FOR ATTENTION : NOTE : The Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007 or hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Mentjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman, Sunnyside 8 August 2014 Ms T Sibutha / Ms N Maseko Applications should be on Z83, signed and dated and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID not longer than 3 months. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received late will not be considered. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful MANAGEMENT ECHELON POST 29/27 : REGIONAL OPERATIONAL MANAGERS X2 SALARY : DUTIES : R 988 152 per annum, Level: 14 CENTRE : Head Office REQUIREMENTS : Tertiary qualification in Mining/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with at least three (3) year senior management experience PLUS Mine Managers Certificate of Competence(MMC)/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Government Certificate of Competence(GCC). PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge of: Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations Health risk assessment techniques Mining environment, both big and small, surface and underground, research and research methodology techniques Relevant Public Regulations Regional and mining sector challenges Guidelines issued by the Chief Inspector of Mine Management and leadership Knowledge and application Advanced Project Management Skills: Management of people and Finance Report writing Inspecting and auditing Project and Programme Management Interpersonal and communication Advanced Project Management Communication Must be able to communicate at operational and Strategic levels Creativity Must be innovative in thinking and approach. Recommendation/Note: All races are encouraged to apply. KRAs: Manage regions. Serve as nodal point for regions. Promote Mine health and safety. Oversee regional operations. Lead high level interventions (inspections, investigations, inquiries etc). Manage mine health and safety risks (track and identify trends) ensure pro-active interventions are in place. ENQUIRIES : POST 29/28 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT 5 year fixed-term contract SALARY : R819 126 per annum, Level: 13 CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : A Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related study — and equivalent project-related experience. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in IT, with at least 5 years in information system design. 10 years experience in business domain, data/content and process understanding. 10 in-depth experience in designing and implementing information solution. 10 years experience in system integration including interface design, and familiarity with web-oriented architecture. 5 to 10 years experience as a data analyst and design & implementation of enterprise architecture. 5 years hands-on experience implementing MDM, document management, BI or data warehouse solution is preferred. Knowledge of: TGAF Government Architecture framework and related policies System Design Data Analyst Modelling Methodology Knowledge of system development Knowledge of ICT International standards BI Tool & data warehousing solution. Skills: Communication EA concept and tracking progress toward the future state that relies heavily on models Familiarity with MDM,BI, and data 20 warehouse design and implementation techniques Understanding of the differences between understanding of met models, taxonomies and ontology’s, as well as of the challenge of applying structured techniques to less structured sources. Business domain, data/content and process understanding Effective conceptualisation, pattern recognition and teaming skills Design-Thinking Skills Data-Modelling and information classification expertise at the enterprise level Ability to access rapidly changing technologies and apply them to the business needs. System Integration Ability to analyse project, Program and portfolio needs, as well as to determine the resources needed to achieve objectives and outcome cross-functional barriers Communication/facilitation- Present ideas clearly and effectively facilitate discussions Persuasive Planning, Organizing and problem solving skills People Management Consensual building skill Strategic capability and leadership skills Project management and research skill Understanding policy development and implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Communication: Good Listener and Communicator (written and verbal) Assertive and able to communicate with people at different levels Creativity: Organisational, Knowledge Custodianship Managing, Coaching and empowering other problem solving self driven and innovative applying pragmatic thinking architecturally to the organisation`s business environment, and envisional the relevant business implications and scenarios involved. Recommendation/Note: Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply. KRA’s: Develop, Implement and maintain department`s Enterprise Information Architecture model for the Department. Champion all processes regarding the development of information technology (ICT) policies and procedures in the line with national policies. Investigate the department information systems to bridge gaps between the current and future state and develop road maps for the orderly transition. Lead the Department in exploiting technology and use knowledge of information technology solutions to drive organisational change and support business design. Lead all projects emanating from the department’s enterprise information architecture model Provide strategic support and advice business analysts, System Developers, ICT Security and network infrastructure unit within the Department Attend and fully participate in the ICT Departmental Committee and intergovernmental committee meetings and forums. Ms Cathy Leso 012 444 3865 DUTIES : ENQUIRIES : POST 29/29 : DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 5 years fixed-term contract SALARY : R819 126 per annum, Level: 13 CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised degree and/or National Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science. Formal training in ITIL, IT Security, Microsoft technology stack, Cobit and Infrastructure Capacity Management. A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field will be an added advantage. A sound understanding of strategy development and implementation. At least five years of management experience in ICT. Good leadership qualities and proven track record in information technology, SLA Management. Sound experience in project management, ICT Governance, Business Continuity Management, IT Policy Management and business quality service management. Sound experience in implementing Microsoft Technology stack. Formal VMware visualisation training and proven implementation experience. Must have successfully implemented the visual environment (evidence will be required). Experience in implementing VoIP and convergent communications (proof-must have experience in mobile technology management (voice and data)) A valid drivers licence The following key competencies are also required: Knowledge of: Strategy and policy formulation and Implementation Programme Management and IT Project Management Budget Control Full understanding of the structures, management and government processes within the Department Thorough understanding of VMware infrastructure and ICT governance Thorough understanding of all aspects of ICT infrastructure management Understanding/Experience of test methodologies and techniques – both structured and exploratory Research and policy development Skill: Excellent Managerial, Communication and Interpersonal Strong Leadership and Organisational Client Focused, Facilitation and Presentation Report Writing Communication between government departments, business organizations and institutions at executive level Must have formal VMware or virtualization training and proven implementation 21 DUTIES : ENQUIRIES : experience Must have successfully implemented virtual environment and evidence will be required Must have experience in implementing VoIP & convergent communications. Proof - must have experience in mobile technology management (voice and data) Communication: Good Listener and Communicator (written and verbal) Assertive and able to communicate with people at different levels; Creativity: Organisational Knowledge Custodianship Managing, Coaching and empowering others Problem Solving Self driven and Innovative. Recommendation/Note: Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply. KRA’s: Manage the rendering of services in respect of: service desk administration, Network and infrastructure. Administration and Security Administration. Manage departmental IT support and infrastructure. Develop and Implement enabling policies and Strategies, Implement best practise Guidelines best practice and procedures adherence to the Governance (policies ) and strategies as contained in the different plan, policies etc. Ensure effective utilisation and management of ICT resources and provide the industry acceptable user experience to Department. Ensure effective management of ICT security. Oversee the management of contracts and service level agreements with State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and other service providers. Provide information technology related advice to the Department. Provide advice on the interpretation and application of the Department`s strategy and policies on the Information Systems. Promote the utilisation of technology as key enablers to the future in the delivering information service and promote its use in the reengineering/transformation of the government service delivery and transformation. Manage the development of information technology infrastructure architecture and conduct investigation into the maintenance of existing technologies as well as the availability, needs and demand of new technology. Manage the Directorate. Ms Cathy Leso 012 444 3865 dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
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