Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/05/19

Reference Number

24420/05/23

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Director: Protection of Human Rights

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Protection of Human Rights to Mr S.O. Ntuli Tel: 033 813 0712

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City

Pietermaritzburg

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate Bachelors’ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Science, Public Management/Administration or any other relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA coupled with a minimum of 5 years relevant middle management experience within Protection of Human Rights environment

• Valid drivers’ license

• Computer literacy

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

• Investigate complaints received from the public throughout the province, concerning allegations of violation of human rights

• Co-ordinate and monitor the rights of persons with disabilities

• Co-ordinate and monitor the rights of senior citizens

• Manage the development of policies

• Manage the resources of the directorate

Competencies

Proven knowledge and understanding of: 

• In depth knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, Domestic Violence Act, and other relevant legislation

• In depth knowledge of the Public Sector and the Public Service Act, as well as other applicable legislation and regulations

• In depth knowledge of the Ministerial Handbook, Protocol Manual of South Africa

• Knowledge of office Protocols

• Broad and in-depth knowledge of media liaison and public relations policies

• Clear conceptual understanding of transformation

• In depth knowledge of investigation and negotiation processes

• Knowledge of Ministry Operations

• Knowledge of Departmental policies, Procedures and Standards

• Knowledge of government Protocols

• Knowledge of Intergovernmental Matters including all spheres of government

• Project Management

• Computer skills

• Excellent and well developed communication skills, both verbal and written including the ability to network extensively

• Research, policy formulation and managerial Skills

• Problem solving and analytical thinking

• Strategic planning and coordination

• Public speaking

• Interpersonal Skills

• Time Management

• Networking

• Leadership Abilities

• Effective Planning and Organizational Skills

• Ability to work Independently and in a team environment.

Remuneration

Salary level 13: R1 105 383.00 - R1 302 102.00 per annum (to be structured in accordance with the rules of Senior Management Services)

Notes

Directions to applicants:

Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. ONLY a fully completed, initialled and signed new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department.  (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience) is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted.

Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government reserves the right not to make this appointment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.

NB: All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following the interview and technical candidates recommended for appointment at the SMS level will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the course offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to their appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme.

Applications must be posted to: The Director-General, KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, Private Bag X9037, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand delivered to: The Director: Human Resource Support, Office of the Premier, 1^st Floor, Invesco Centre, 16 Chatterton Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 and marked for the attention of  Ms T.W. Zulu or emailed to: recruitment@kznpremier.gov.za

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments.