Deputy Director General: Corporate Services

Overview

Deputy Director General: Corporate Services at Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources in Pretoria.

Requirements

• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management/ Business Administration/ / Public Management/ Public Administration or an appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) Plus minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior managerial in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of: Understanding of DMPR policies, functions, projects etc.
• In-depth knowledge of human capital management, knowledge management policies, standards and procedures.
• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Systems thinking, integration and business process optimisation.
• Policy development, strategic planning.
• Internal and external communication and liaison.
• Skills: Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Management and organisational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Organising and co-ordination.
• Facilitation and implementation.
• Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels. Teamwork.
• Financial Management.
• Negotiation and consultation skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Strategic Capability and leadership.
• Change management.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Legal interpretation and Implementation;
• Thinking Demand: Creative/ innovative thinker.
• Ability to analyse information. Logical. Objective. Accurate. Diplomatic.

Duties

• Provide strategic direction to advance the achievement of the DMPR's missions, strategic objectives mandate.
• Ensure the development and implementation of facilities and security strategies and systems for efficient infrastructure management including cleaning services, health and safety, security and reception.
• Oversee the development and implementation of human capital management strategies and system and drive the integration and execution of culture, change, wellness, performance, labour relations and other HR services.
• Drive the development and execution of communication, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management strategies and systems, media relations, and other stakeholder engagement functions.
• Oversee the provision of strategic leadership and support to Minister and Director-General in the execution of their responsibilities relating to oversight of the State Owned Enterprise.
• Oversee the management of Information Technology functions of the Department to ensure the establishment of sound information Management Systems.
• Oversee the provision of Legal support and advisory service to the Ministry and Department.
• Lead and manage the people, financial, governance, compliance, systems and risk aspects of the portfolio and ensure successful execution and delivery of the branch’s priorities, programs and project.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms LM Maluleka at 082 303 7721

Notes

No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and technical assessment. The Candidate will have to disclose her/ his financial Interests. Note: Preference will be given to women for top management level and consideration can be given to the employment of persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received. 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. 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. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process. MANAGEMENT ECHELON