SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (an all-inclusive remuneration package).
The package includes a basic salary (70% of package) and a flexible portion
that may be structured in terms of the applicable guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences / Community Development /
Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by
SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Proficiency in MS
Word. Other: The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be
completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive
travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage): MS PowerPoint and MS
Project. Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People
Management and Empowerment. Programme and project management.
Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management.
Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation
and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical
Competencies: Extensive Knowledge in: Community Development
Approaches. Cooperative Governance. Poverty eradication and job creation.
Public-private partnerships. Stakeholder relations. Due diligence. Resource
mobilisation.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Facilitate the
implementation of CWP in allocated provinces. Oversee and coordinate the
implementation of CWP processes, policies, frameworks, norms and standards
and maintenance of work opportunities. Oversee the monitoring and reporting
to ensure effective contract management and compliance with CWP norms and
standards. Oversee the establishment and functionality of CWP provincial
stakeholder coordination processes, as well as local stakeholder structures.
Coordinate the establishment, facilitation and implementation of smart
partnerships to enhance the impact of CWP.
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been
in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can
be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications
submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates
in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to
experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2
contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the
department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab. Only
shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies
on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not
be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Following the
interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership.
People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project
management. Change management. Financial management. Process
Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation.
Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer
focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful
candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening
process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of
educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be
appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a
performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s
responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the
application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your
application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make
an appointment. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management
Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Preentry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which
can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of
successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Van Wyk at 064 850 8845
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
cd_cwp@ntirho.co.za For application enquiries contact: Vanessa Cox Tel No:
(010) 593 1998
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026