Deputy Director-General: Strategy and Organisational Transformation (Reference Not applicable)

Advertiser: Department of Social Development

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Strategy and Organisational Transformation
Salary: R 1 076 619 per annum, This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

Requirements:
An appropriate three year Degree or equivalent qualification PLUS minimum of 8 years relevant senior management experience. A relevant post graduate degree will be an added advantage. Experience in the Social Development environment will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Legislation. Knowledge and ability to lead strategic management and organisational transformation programmes. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and risk management framework in the public service policies and programmes. Knowledge of social development policies and programmes.

Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management. Policy analysis and development. Change management. Knowledge management. Communication skills. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and change management. People Management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation.

Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Ability to work in a team and independently. Cultural sensitivity. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Political sensitivity. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity.

Duties:
Ensure alignment of business processes, strategy, systems and structure to the mandate, vision and mission of the Department. Manage the integration of organisational systems to ensure the effective functioning of the Department. Manage the implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation. Manage the implementation of risk management and anti-corruption services and programmes. Manage the implementation of organisational transformation and change management programmes. Manage the implementation of strategic management processes and programmes. Manage the coordination and provision of entity oversight and institutional support services. Provide advice and guidance to the social development sector and participate in various forums in relation to strategic management and organisational transformation matters. Ensure that the financial and physical capacity requirements of the Branch adequately reflect operational realities in accordance with the Department’s priorities and policies.

Enquiries: Mr C Pakade, Tel: 012 312 7690 / 7647

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street

For attention: Ms E de Waal

Note:
A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment - (Z83 form (click to download pdf form)). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities.

Reference number: Not applicable

Closing date: 26 April 2013