Deputy Director: Corporate Services Relations Management

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 897 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Cape Town is seeking a qualified individual to manage people management support services and facilitate human rights responsibilities. The role requires strong leadership skills, a 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree, and experience in management. Successful candidates will oversee service delivery and ensure compliance with various human rights obligations. The position offers an all-inclusive salary package of R 896,436 per annum and involves working under pressure with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years middle management experience in People Management or Human Rights.
• Valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report service delivery to the Head of Department.
• Facilitate departmental responsibilities related to human rights.
• Manage the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer Literacy

Written and verbal communication

Project Management

Analytical thinking

Conflict Resolution

Planning

Education

3-year National Diploma/B-Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the rendering of people management support services to the Department by the Department of the Premier and to oversee the implementation and facilitation of departmental responsibilities related to human rights, focusing on priority groups such as women, persons with disabilities, youth, children, older
persons, and gender equality. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in a People Management and Human Rights or related working environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Monitor, assess and report to the Head of Department on the service delivery of the Department of the Premier to the Department in terms of the CSC-service level agreement; Coordinate departmental operational service delivery obligations as required by the CSCservice level agreement; Facilitate periodic internal review of the CSC-service level agreement to ensure that the Department's service delivery requirements are met; Oversee the implementation and facilitation of departmental responsibilities related to human rights, focusing on priority groups such as women, persons with disabilities, youth, children, older persons, and gender equality; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Business and organisation structure of the Western Cape Mobility Department; Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Departmental operational management systems, processes and procedures; Business and organisation structure of the CSC; CSC-service level agreement and CSC service schedules in terms of which the working relationship with the CSC is managed; Corporate governance requirements, with reference to prescribed plans and committees in as far as they relate to the work of the CSC; People Management acts, policies, strategies, frameworks, directives, regulations, collective agreements, codes; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Instructions (promote the departmental objective/goal of gender-responsive budgeting to bring gender mainstreaming to public finances, which eventually results in gender-responsive budgets); Implementation and facilitation of departmental responsibilities related to human rights, focusing on priority groups such as women, persons with disabilities, youth, children, older persons and gender equality; South Africa’s National Policy Framework for Woman’s Empowerment and Gender Equality;Gender Equality Strategic Framework for the Public Service; WCG Human Rights Mainstreaming Approach Framework; White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; DPSA Policy on Reasonable Accommodation and Assistive Devices for Employees with Disabilities in the Public Service; Experience with the compilation of a Departmental Job Access
Strategic Framework (JASF) plan and report; Experience with the compilation of a Departmental Gender Equality Strategic Framework (GESF) plan and report; Experience to obtain and to provide disaggregated data and required information of the priority groups to the DPSA, the CSC and other relevant institutions; experience regarding the compilation of Departmental and DPSA Human Rights Mainstreaming plans, progress reports, etc. applicable to the priority groups such as woman, persons with disabilities, youth, children and older persons.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Managerial; Leadership; Analytical thinking; Strategic Thinking; Policy Implementation (Impact on system); Conflict Resolution; Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting; Facilitation and Presentation; Problem-solving; Research; Interpretation; Planning; Organising; Decision making; Innovation; Interpersonal; Basic Research; Networking; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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