It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
Closing date: 1 August 2014 at 16h00 / 4pm
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills / knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
SENIOR PRACTITIONER: RESEARCH POLICY AND PLANNING
REF NO: HR 4/4/14/7/15HQ
SALARY: R227 802 per annum
CENTRE: Directorate: Research Policy and Planning, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Three year degree or equivalent. Three years functional research experience. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures , Labour Relations Act , Basic Conditions of Employment Act , Employment Equity Act , Occupational Health and Safety Act , Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Unemployment Insurance Act , Skills Development Act, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act , Project Management , Batho Pele Principles. Skills: Report writing, Communication, Interpersonal relationship, Facilitation, Problem solving, People management and Problem solving.
DUTIES: Assist in the execution of research studies on the labour market (proactive and reactive). Prepare the submission and follow up the procurement process of securing the services of external service providers. Collect and store externally produced research on the labour market for reviewing by managers. Prepare government reports on the Decent Work Country Programme. Manage all resources in the sub-directorate including HR, Equipment, etc.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Molepo, Tel: 012 309 4006
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street, Laboria House
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
INSPECTOR: OHS (BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING)
REF NO: HR 4/4/1/14
SALARY: R227 802 per annum
CENTRE: Labour Centre: Port Elizabeth
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma Building or Civil Engineering, Two to three years relevant experience. Valid driver’s licence .Knowledge: Detailed OHS and OHS Engineering disciplines, Relevant sections of COIDA as it relates to IOD, Detailed legal requirements, particularly relating to enforcement, Departmental Policies and procedures , Department directives and guidelines, Batho Pele principles , Statutory organizations that requires accreditation in terms of OHSA, Applicable codes incorporated in terms of OHSA. Skills: Planning and Organising, Computer literacy , Mentoring and coaching, Communication, Telephone etiquette and public presentation , Report writing including completion of written undertakings, Summons, forms and inspection reports , Conflict resolution, Mediation and facilitation, Analytical, Investigation in respect of complaints, Accidents and fraud.
DUTIES: Plan and conduct substantive occupational inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with labour legislation, namely OHSA. Plan and execute investigations independently on reported incidents and complaints pertaining to contravention of OHS and enforce as and when necessary including making preparations for and appearing in court as state witness. Plan and conduct allocated proactive (including Blitz) inspections regularly to monitor compliance with OHSA including compilation and consolidation of reports emanating from such inspections. Plan and conduct advocacy campaigns on all OHSA independently, analyse impact thereof, consolidate and compile report. Contribute at a higher level to planning, drafting and maintenance of regional inspection plans and reports including execution of analysis and compilation of consolidated reports on allocated inspections, incidents and complaints. Assist with the induction and mentoring of new inspectors.
ENQURIES: Ms N Madikane, Tel: (043) 701 3038
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 9005, East London,
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, East London
SUPERVISOR: MOBILE LABOUR CENTRE
REF NO: HR 4/4/1/14
SALARY: R227 802 per annum
CENTRE: Labour Centre: Lusikisiki
REQUIREMENTS: Senior certificate. Code 10 driver`s licence with PDP. Two to four years functional experience, Knowledge: PES and ESSA, Basic electronics, Relevant department guidelines and directives, Basic knowledge of public service regulations, Client orientation strategy (Batho Pele Principles). Skills: Planning and Organizing, Communication(verbal and written), Computer, Analytical, Presentation ,Interpersonal, Problem solving, Conflict handling, Listening and observation, Computer literacy, Driving.
DUTIES: Manage queue outside the PES mobile bus. Supervise and render services of the department to clients. Drive and maintain the PES mobile bus across the Province. Coordinate year plan for all visits for PES mobile bus in the province. Supervise the staff of PES mobile bus.
ENQURIES: Mr S Ngomti, Tel: (043) 701 3083/3038
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X9005, East London,
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, East London
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (EXECUTIVE SECRETARY)
REF NO: HR 4/4/14/7/16HO
SALARY: R183 438 per annum
CENTRE: Directorate: Legal Services, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Three year relevant tertiary qualification in Office Administration or equivalent One to two years functional experience in office administration environment. Knowledge: Departmental Policies and procedures, Planning and organizing, Administration procedures, Batho Pele principles. Skills: Facilitation, Interpersonal relationship, Communication (verbal & written) Computer, Telephone etiquette, Organising, Decision making, Analytical, Project management.
DUTIES: Provide a receptionist support to the unit including diary management for the office of the Director. Render Secretariat service for the office of Director. Assist in monitoring and maintaining the budget including the supply chain for the unit. Facilitate and coordinate all logistical and resource requirements of the Unit. Provide management information and records management services in the Unit. Track and monitor project tasks within the Unit.
ENQUIRIES: Professor V Singh, Tel: (012) 309 4611
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street, Laboria House
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: COIDA
REF NO: HR 4/4/7/2
SALARY: R183 438 per annum
CENTRE: Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
REQUIREMENTS: Secretariat Diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred. Three to five experience in providing secretarial and general office administration in senior management offices. Valid code 08 drivers licence will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Department of Labour and Compensation Fund objectives and business functions, CF Stakeholders and customers, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles), Required IT knowledge , Risk Awareness, Information Security Principles , Various filing systems and the national archives act, Office Management , Basic knowledge of Government planning and strategy , Batho-Pele principles. Skills: Advanced Computer literacy, Communication (verbal and written) , Basic financial administration, Record management , Planning and organising , Interpersonal Negotiation, Good telephone etiquette.
DUTIES: Render a secretarial service to the Director (directorate). Provide general administrative support to the directorate. Provide an effective records management service to the directorate. Support the Directorate with the administration of the budget. Comply with policies, prescripts and other requirements within the directorate.
ENQURIES: Mr PA Ragavaloo, Tel: (013) 655 8737
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resource Management, Mpumalanga
CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER: REGISTRATION SERVICES
REF NO: HR 4/4/4/06/07
SALARY: R148 584 per annum
CENTRE: Labour Centre: Randburg
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate. Zero to twelve months experience. Valid drivers licence. Knowledge: All Labour Legislations and Regulations, Private Employment Agency regulations and related ILO conventions, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Departmental Policies , Procedures and Guidelines, Batho Pele principles Skills: Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette , Interviewing , Computer literacy , Listening , Communication , Ability to interpret legislation , Problem solving , Mediation.
DUTIES: Manage the help desk at the first port of entry within the Registration Services. Render Employment Services to all the Clients who visit the Labour Centre. Resolve all complaints on all Labour Legislations received from Clients. Receive all Unemployment Insurance Benefits Applications and Employer declarations. Receive application forms in terms of Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Act and Employer registration forms for COIDA.
ENQUIRIES: Mr VN Motaung, Tel: (011) 781 8144
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: P O Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Gauteng
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.