Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/05/05

Reference Number

DCSL/HOD/04/2023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Head of Department

Department

KZN Department of Community Safety and Liason

Enquiries

Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize: Director-General, Tel. (033) 341 3383

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City

Pietermaritzburg, Head Office

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

-* A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Law, Criminology, Public Administration or  Social  Sciences or any other equivalent relevant qualification.

-Minimum of 8-10 years senior management experience, 3 years of which must have been with an organ of state as defined by the Constitution.

A valid unendorsed driver's licence.

-Computer Literacy.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

-Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of line function components dealing with the monitoring of police service delivery, the evaluation of complaints received about the police, social crime prevention and research, community policing, and victim empowerment and special inter-sectoral projects.

-Formulate and ensure the implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and projects, including the determination and provision of training and development programmes within and external to the Department which will enable the Department to successfully fulfil its role in providing an effective and efficient service at all times.

-The management of all resources, including human resources under his/her supervision in order to deliver on core functions.

-Exercising of control of the utilization of the KZN Department of Community Safety and Liaison in terms of prescribed Acts and Regulations to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to the people of the Province l Provide expert advice to the MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison on a regular basis regarding all matters pertaining to the Department and legal support and security services as stipulated in the SAPS act and MISS document.

-Provide effective and efficient administrative systems.

-The overall management of the rendering of efficient and professional departmental services to functionaries within Department and the general public with particular emphasis on service delivery within the Province.  

Competencies

-Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the sector.

-The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa l  Public Service Act as amended l  Public Service Regulations.

Labour Relations Act.

-Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

-Employment Equity Act.

-Public Finance Management Act.  Treasury Regulations.

-In-depth Knowledge of South African Police Services and Metro Police Services functioning.

-Broad and in-dept knowledge of legislation, acts, policies and regulations, applicable to the Public service and the Department  Justice System  National Crime Prevention Strategy.

-Broad and in-dept expert knowledge of procedures and practices including administrative, managerial and financial functions.

-Knowledge of Public Service reporting procedures and work environment.  Ability to interpret and formulate policy.

-Understanding of Public Service and Departmental policies, research, analysis, objectives, developmental processes.

-Project management.

-Financial management.

-Understanding of Departmental strategies and related operational plans.

-Expert knowledge of administrative policies, practices, budgeting and managerial process.

-Computer Literacy l Knowledge of staff development processes.

-Transformation and Empowerment legislation l Knowledge of all HR Policies and practices.

-Team Building /motivation.

-Strategic Planning  Presentation and facilitation skills. Report writing. Communication Skills (verbal and written).

-Problem Solving and conflict management.

Leadership / Managerial skills l Research, policy formulation skills.

-Influencing and motivational skills.

-Diplomatic Skills (visiting foreign countries – use of best practices).

-Interpretation of legislation and Departmental policies.

-Planning and organizing.

Negotiation skills.

Remuneration

R1 590 747 to R1 791 978 per annum plus a 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. The inclusive remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual's choice.

Notes

This appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract with the Premier not exceeding five (5) years and an annual performance agreement with the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the KwaZulu-Natal Province within three months of the date of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. 

 All shortlisted candidates will 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 Office of the Premier. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.

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.

All SMS posts have been identified to target females and people with disabilities in order to achieve the 50% and 2% targets respectively, in line with National Cabinet Directive. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the regulations.  

Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on a prescribed New Z83 application form, 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 Senior Management 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.

The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender and disability). Suitably qualified female candidates will therefore be given preference.

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