APPLICATIONS The DG of Government Communication and Information (Job Vacancies)

APPLICATIONS

The DG of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag
X745, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Tshedimosetso House, 1035 cnr
Francis Baard & Festival streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION
Ms M Kotelo

CLOSING DATE
01 September 2023

NOTE
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed
application or employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31
December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant
who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new
prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the
internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must
submit the fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae.
Communication regarding certified copies of Qualifications and other relevant
documents will be limited to only shortlisted candidates.

Therefore only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or
before the day of the interview, following communication from the department.
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied
by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be
considered. No faxed, copied or e-mailed application will be considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Posts
will be filled in line with the approved departmental Employment Equity targets.
The successful candidate must disclose to the DG particulars of all registrable
financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract
with the DG within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain
a top secret security clearance. All appointments are subject to the verification
of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference
checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the
selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial
competency assessment. The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill
the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment
contract with the GCIS that will be reviewed based on performance expiration.
By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in
terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
(POPIA), to your personal information which you provide to the Government
Communication and Information System (“GCIS”) being processed by the
GCIS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for
recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Act.

See also CHEF VACANCY

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING REF NO: 3/1/5/1-23/32
Directorate: Strategic Planning & Performance Management

SALARY

R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE
Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF
7) / National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Administration, Economics or Business
Sciences or equivalent related field, as recognised by SAQA. A postgraduate
qualification would be an advantage. At least four (4) years’ experience of
which two (2) years should be at salary level nine (9) or ten (10) in strategic
management within the public sector. Knowledge and experience in strategic management, public sector and corporate planning practices and policies.

Experience in data collection and analysis to generate clear and concise
management reports. An ability to effectively and timely coordinate the
submission of all organisational planning documents. Sound understanding of
government policy. Good understanding of legislative frameworks governing
planning and reporting in the public sector. Excellent report writing skills and
ability to write high level reports to management. Experience in alignment of
policy to the departmental strategy. Ability to interact and communicate with
people of all level. A proven team player.

High level of computer literacy.
Excellent analytical report writing skills and advanced proficiency in MS Office.
This is a middle management position and proven experience in managing
junior employees is required.

DUTIES
The incumbent will be required to conduct secondary data analysis and
literature-based research on political, social, economic, technological and
industry trends that may impact on the organisation. Prepare summaries of
government policy documents and reports and conduct additional background
research that will inform the organisational situational environment. Assist in
setting SMART targets for the strategic objectives and indicators. Assist in
developing the multi–year strategic, and annual performance plan in line with
relevant legislation. Coordinate the process of cascading the departmental
annual performance plan into the operational plan and performance plans and
alignment to the ENE. Ensure the timeous submission of the departmental
plans and reports to the oversight bodies. Assist in coordinating the
departmental strategic planning sessions. The successful incumbent must be
able to work under pressure without constant supervision and meet deadlines.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a technical assessment.