Director: Recruitment and Selection, Ref. No. DOTP 11/2024
Western Cape Government
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA;A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level.Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details are available at:
RecommendationPost graduate degree in Industrial / Organisational Psychology
Key Performance AreasProvide strategic guidance and advice in respect of talent sourcing, appointments and establishment control. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery:Manage the sourcing of talent (advertisements, shortlisting and interviews to appointment letters); appointments and payroll matters; Create, amend, reserve, freeze, unfreeze, release, lend, borrow and abolish posts; Create new establishments.Compile information for top management; Maintain databases for departments and handle the PERSAL-function. Administer the appointment of contract employees, including contract extensions, promotions, transfers within or into the WCG, secondments and acting appointments; Confirm appointments of officers on probation; Administer job upgrades, acting appointments and salary matters such as over- or under payments; Administer the appointment and payment of temporary workers; Render compensation management services; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Financial Management.
CompetenciesProven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Information Systems;Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, FinancialManagement and Change Management;Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptualand formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.
RemunerationR 1 162 200 per annum, Salary Level 13.The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS.NotesNote: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.