Chief Director: Restitution Management Support

Chief Directorate: Restitution Management Support (Pretoria)
Chief Director: Restitution Management Support
Salary: R830 502 per annum (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS) (Level 14) (Ref. S8/3/2011/673)

Requirements: • Appropriate recognised degree/diploma in Social and Economic Sciences or equivalent • Extensive senior management experience • Understanding of the restitution programme • Ability to provide strategic direction and ensure achievement of restitution objectives • Understanding of the mandates of the Department • Knowledge of the following: Project management, budgetary planning, expenditure reporting, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, Human Resource planning and financial management • Networking skills • Team management skills • Interpersonal skills • Budget forecasting skills • Computer literacy • Resource planning skills • Problem-solving and decision-making skills • Good communication skills • Organisational and coordination skills • Valid driver’s licence.

Duties: • Align Restitution Settlement Models with CRDP • Develop systems, guidelines and procedures to support implementation of settlements • Develop and maintain Risk Management plans • Develop and maintain Integrated Information Management Systems for the Commission • Develop and maintain Performance Management Systems for the Commission • Develop and maintain sound financial controls • Develop and monitor implementation of the Strategic and Annual Operational Plan of the Commission.

Note: Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement.

The suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity and achieving affirmative action targets as contemplated in the relevant component’s employment equity plan.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to these positions and to conduct pre-employment security screening.

Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualifications, service certificates and an Identification Document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. Non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 referees. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered (applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered). Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place determined by the Department. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Unless otherwise stated, please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, to: The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Private Bag X833, Pretoria 0001 or hand-deliver to 184 Jacob Mare Street, corner of Jacob Mare and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria, for attention: Human Resource Management.

Closing date: 4 November 2011

Applications will not be considered after the closing date.