ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND REPORTING REF NO:
DWYPD/013/2021
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : 36 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Degree/National Diploma in Strategic Management or equivalent NQF level 6
qualification. 4 years’ operational experience of which 2 years must be at
supervisory level. Proven experience in public service administration, office
administration in executive level and strategy management support. In-depth
knowledge and understanding of public service policies and applicable protocols,
particularly with regard to strategic planning processes; relevant and applicable
directives related to strategic planning and reporting; government strategic
framework and objectives; MISS; Batho Pele Principles and practice thereof;
Mandate and strategic objectives of the Department; Knowledge, understanding
and practice of Batho Pele Principles; Public Service prescripts on office and
information management. Skills-effective written and verbal communication skills;
excellent typing skills; attention to detail; concern for quality; customer focus,
etiquette (telephone and reception of people); planning and organising skills;
research and information gathering; basic numeracy; computer literacy (MS Office
Suite); interpersonal relations; analytical thinking; results focus; gender diversities
awareness and language proficiency. Personal Attributes-ethical behaviour;
honesty and integrity; emotional intelligence; passion and achievement driven;
ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism
DUTIES : To provide support on the development of the departmental Strategic and Annual
Performance Plans, development of departmental operational plans, planning,
reporting, monitoring of programmes in line with the DWYPD policies and Standard
Operation Procedures, provide administrative support to the Chief Directorate ODG
and ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Amukelani Misunwa Tel No: (012) 359 0240
How to Apply for Assistant Director Position
APPLICATIONS : Forward your application, stating the relevant reference number, to- The DirectorGeneral, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag
X931, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at 36 Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Mabunda
CLOSING DATE : 03 December 2021 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, which can be downloaded at
http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the old
application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. Each application for
employment form must be duly signed by the applicant. Failure to sign this form
may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers
license (where applicable) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need
not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from HR of the
Department regarding the requirements for certified document will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for a post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit
holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permit. Should you be
in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation
certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit
all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Should you not hear from the Department within three (3) months of the closing
date of this advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of
which will be communicated by the Department. Successful candidates shall be
required to enter into a performance agreement within three (3) months of
assuming their duties in the Department, and within one (1) month of the date of
their appointment conclude the prescribed contract of employment. Appointments
will only be made on the first notch of the advertised salary level. All shortlisted
candidates will be subject to security vetting. Note that in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of
applicants’ personal information and will only collect, use, and retain applicants’
personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes. The
Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by
unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The Department of
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer. In
the filling of these posts, the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Youth and
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