It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
Applications: The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street
For attention: Ms E de Waal
Closing date: 25 July 2014
NOTE: A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities.
POST 27/51: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ONLINE COMMUNICATION AND RESEARCH
Directorate: Corporate Communication
Equity Requirements: Coloured and Indian Male candidates are encouraged to apply
SALARY: R 532 278 per annum This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules
CENTRE: HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognised Degree or three years National Diploma in Communication field or equivalent qualification PLUS three years junior management experience in social media and online communication. Knowledge of the relevant Public Service legislation. Knowledge of website softwares. Knowledge of website development and administration. Knowledge of new media. Competencies: Coordination and planning. Communication (verbal and written). Organising. Policy development. Web design. Quality of work. Job knowledge. Project management. Analytical. Computer literacy. Presentation and facilitation. Problem-solving. Client orientation and customer focus. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Independent thinker. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Professional approach to time, cost and deadlines. Adaptability. Confidentiality. Honesty and Integrity.
DUTIES: Key Responsibilities: Regularly maintain the content, design and the layout of the departmental website. Research best practise, develop and implement standards and guidelines for content based on the organisational goals. Create and maintain social development stakeholder’s database on online communication and social media. Draft articles on social development activities for online communication. Regularly communicate departmental campaigns on social media networks and online communication. Ensure proper archiving of website and intranet data in collaboration with Directorate: Information Technology.
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Moloisi Tel: (012) 312-7775
POST 27/52: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT
Directorate: HR, Organisational Design, Strategy and Planning
Note: This is a re-advertisement; candidates who applied previously need not to apply. Equity Requirements: Coloured and African Male candidates are encouraged to apply.
SALARY: R 532 278 p.a This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
CENTRE: Pretoria, HSRC Building
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification. Five years experience in conducting organisational capacity assessments and human resource planning, of which three years should be middle management experience. Experience in business process mapping and change management will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation. Knowledge of OD principles and techniques. Knowledge of human resource information systems. Knowledge of job evaluation, organisational structuring, functional and job analysis. Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning and organising skills. Problem-solving skills. Diagnostic. Business ethics. Project management. Analytical. Cost consciousness. Computer literacy. Coordination. Presentation. Facilitation. Client orientation. Monitoring and evaluation skills. People management skills. Policy development skills. Job analysis skills. Attributes: Able to work effectively at all levels of the organisation. Ability to design customised processes and programmes. Influential. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Assertiveness. Self-starter and confident. Accurate and an eye for detail.
DUTIES: Conduct human resource capacity assessments and ensure the integration of human resource planning inputs into budget, strategic and infrastructure plans. Conduct research to inform human resource plans and related HR processes. Coordinate human resource planning processes and produce related plans and reports. Provide support and inputs into job evaluation, post provisioning and organisational structuring processes. Provide support in the development and monitoring of the implementation of employment equity plans. Coordinate the development of Social Development Human Resource Sector Plan.
ENQUIRIES: Ms F Rampfumedzi Tel: 012 312 7211
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.