DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Labour is looking for a Deputy Director: Administration and Strategic Support to provide strategic project coordination service within Director-General office. Provide advice to Management in the office of the DG on the status image of the Department emanating from internal and internal Stakeholders.

Introduction

1.1 This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements for vacant posts and jobs in Public Service departments.

1.2 Although the Circular is issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Department is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Enquiries about an advertisement must be addressed to the relevant advertising department.

2. Directions to candidates:
   2.1 Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s).

2.2 Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.

2.3 Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.

2.4 It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.

REF NO: HR 4/21/12/10HO (Re-advertisement: those who applied before are encouraged to apply again)

SALARY: R744 522 per annum, (all-inclusive)

CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration/Business Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management/ Human Resource Management. Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) years Middle Management (ASD level) and three (3) years functional experience in the Office Director-General/ Deputy Minister/ Minister environment. Knowledge: Public service transformation and management issues, White Paper on the transformation of Public Service, Public Service Act, Ability to convert policy into action, Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts, Minimum Information Security Standards, Departmental policies and procedures, PFMA, Batho Pele Principles, Treasury Regulations, Employment Service Act, Skills Development. Skills: Communication, Analytical, General Management, Interpersonal relation, Problem-solving, Project Management, Financial Management, Leadership, Conflict Management, Facilitation, Innovation.

DUTIES:

Provide strategic project coordination service within Director-General office. Provide advice to Management in the office of the DG on the status image of the Department emanating from internal and internal Stakeholders. Provide information analysis support on the matter raised by the Director-General through Stakeholder Relationship and Hotline. Develop and ensure the implementation of Administrative measures for the efficient operation of the Director General’s office. Manage Effective and efficient coordination of the secretariat services for various committee meetings.

ENQUIRIES: Adv M Ntleki Tel No: 012 309 4264

APPLICATIONS:

Chief Director

Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria,
0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street.

Email: Jobs-HQ7@labour.gov.z

Please Note:

Directions to departments

3.1 The contents of this Circular must be brought to the attention of all employees.
3.2 It must be ensured that employees declared in excess are informed of the advertised vacancies. Potential candidates from the excess group must be assisted in applying timeously for vacancies and attending where applicable, interviews.
3.3 Where vacancies have been identified to promote representativeness, the provisions of sections 15 (affirmative action measures) and 20 (employment equity plan) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 should be applied.
Advertisements for such vacancies should state that it is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of the vacancy and that the candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote
representativeness will receive preference.
3.4 Candidates must be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the Public Service.

Vision

The Department of Employment and Labour will strive for a labour market that is conducive to investment, economic growth, employment creation, and decent work.

Activities

The Department of Employment and Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed  at:​

• Improved economic efficiency and productivity
• Employment creation
• Sound labour relations
• Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
• Alleviating poverty in employment