Assistant Director: Records Management (Reference DPSA/0023)

Advertiser: Department of Public Service and Administration

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R252 144 per annum (level 9). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R297 006 per annum is possible subject to satisfactory performance.

Requirements:
An appropriate three year degree or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6. Clear understanding and experience of document management and National Archiving. High level skills in communication and people management. Proven previous experience of supervision/ management of lower level staff. Ability to communicate in South African languages. Computer literacy.

Duties:
Exercise control and manage the rendering of logistical support services (registry services, messenger services, reproduction services). Develop and implement innovative initiative to improve service delivery and reduce operational costs in the unit. Manage departmental records according to National Archives requirements and assist in the implementation of an electronic document management system.

Enquiries: Mr Eric Mphahlele, tel. (012) 336 1395

It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these positions. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of people with disabilities will receive preference.

Applications:
quoting reference number must be addressed to Mr Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001 or delivered 116 Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) Street, Batho Pele House, cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) and Schubert Street, Pretoria, 0001. Faxed and emailed applications will not be considered.

Note:
The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement and will be required to undergo a security clearance. Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) accompanied by copies of qualification(s), Identity Document (certified in the past 12 months), proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact numbers an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate.

Reference checks will be done during the selection process. Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records.

Reference number: DPSA/0023

Closing date: 6 May 2013