DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SKILLS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

POST 24/132: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SKILLS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS, REF NO: DEDAT 08/2021 

SALARY

R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 

REGIONAL CENTRE 

Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Improve methodologies to narrow the gap among the demand and supply in various economic sectors; Partnership with economic, skills, and academic stakeholders; Support the Skills Ecosystem; Human Resource Management; Financial Management. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

 An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in eBusiness or similar environment; A valid cove B (or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Working experience in Project Management. 

Competencies: Understanding of the following: Relevant policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures, and best practices; Management principles; Public service procedures; People Management Process; Labour relations; Financial Management. Skills: Solid budgeting; Financial, Administrative, and Project management; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organizing; Problem-solving and decision making; Analytical; The Capacity to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The requirements for appointment at the Senior Management Service level include
the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government. Applicants should therefore
attach proof that they have registered for the Pre-entry Certificate, which can
be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Failure to do this will result in the
application being disqualified. Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course.

No appointment will take place without
the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof
thereof. All shortlisted candidates will 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. Following the interview and technical
exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic
managerial competency assessment in compliance with the Department of
Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Directive on the Implementation of
Competency-Based Assessments.

The competency assessment will be testing
generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be
available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by
the department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel
suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security
vetting. DALRRD may conduct reference checks which will include social
media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be
appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The
successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract,
sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or his
financial interests.

ENQUIRIES 

Mr. N. Joseph at Tel No: (021) 483 9011 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS 

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co