ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INNOVATION – REF NO: DPSA 36/2023
POSITION: Assistant Director for Innovation
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
SALARY: R424 104 per annum (Level 09). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R496 467 per annum is possible, subject to satisfactory performance.
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF level 6 in Information Management / Information Science / Knowledge Management / Public Management / Public Administration or related qualification within the above- mentioned fields (at least at NQF level 6 qualification) as recognised by SAQA. Minimum three (3) years appropriate experience in Innovation environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations (PSA and PSR), PFMA and other financial regulations, and the Public Administration Management Act (PAMA), legislative and policy frameworks, government programs such as the National Development Plan, Departmental policies and procedures, and prescripts, Policy analysis and development, Government legislative framework, Key Strategic Priorities of Government, Sound understanding of operations management. Attributes: Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, transformational leadership, and courtesy, analytical, service-oriented, goal-focused, results-oriented, acceptance of responsibility, flexibility, and consultation. Managerial skills: Decision-making, problem solving and analytical thinking, planning, and organizing, team leadership, financial management, change management, communication and coordination, and service delivery innovation. Generic skills: Job knowledge, acceptance of responsibility, quality of work, reliability, initiative, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, planning and execution, facilitation, Presentation skills, Report writing. Technical skills: Research, policy development, knowledge management, innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and program and project management.
DUTIES:
- To assist in the development and implementation of innovation plans within the public service.
- Coordinate the provision of policy implementation support to departments on innovation.
- Facilitate the monitoring of implementation prescripts within the public service.
- Provide support for all the operations, systems, and processes of the sub-directorate.
NOTE:
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all non- SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Vuyokazi Jezile Tel No: (012) 336 1214
APPLICATIONS: E-mail your application to: Advertisement362023@dpsa.gov.za
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2023
