Advertiser: Department of Defence
REF NO: CFO / 14 / 8 / 2
This post is advertised in the DOD and broader Public Service
SALARY: R227 802 per annum
CENTRE: Financial Management Division, Chief Director Financial Services, Directorate Finance Support Services, Career Management Section, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: A B Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in HR related field. A minimum of three years’ experience as Personnel Practitioner or equivalent position in the HR environment. Be computer literate. Proven experience in the field of Human resources, i.e Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Knowledge of service conditions and benefits. Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of HR processes, practices and legislative framework or policies applicable in the Public Service such as PSA, PSR, EEA, LRA, BCEA, SDA, PFMA, etc. Ability to do the following: Ability to compile management reports or HR stats. Ability to interpret and implement HR related policies and directives; communicate or advice managers at various levels; function independently or as part of a team; work under pressure; good analysis, innovative, solving problems; excellent writing and verbal communication. Added advantage: Comprehensive knowledge of the HR functions and processes in the Public Service.
DUTIES: Effectively and efficiently manage Performance Management sub-Section in the sub-Directorate Human Resource Management; which entails administrating the entire processes of PMDS, i.e performance plans & agreements; performance assessments, moderations, etc. Administrate service conditions and benefits, which include probation, salary progression, pay progression, long service recognition, absenteeism, incapacity leave, submission of security clearance, career related issues. Administrate the implementation of transformation and employment equity. Manage data integrity, i.e update data. Administrate the functions related to the FMD structure e.g job descriptions, etc. Manage the regular updating of the personnel post lists of the FMD. Prepare reports with regard to the activities in the PMDS’ section. Manage personnel and assets in the PMDS’ section. Establish and maintain appropriate internal systems and controls in order to meet performance expectations. Serve on various committees or forums as and when required. Deputise the Assistant Director Career Management as and when required.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L.P. Mofokeng tel: (012) 392 2539
APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Finance Management Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X 137, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria, where it must be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception. Note: (Please use reference number not Post number)
CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2014
NOTE: The Department of Defence is an affirmative action employer which endeavours to apply representivity and gender equality where appropriate. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service department), which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience) and all documents attached must be certified a true copy and must be dated. Certification must not be older than three months at the closing date of the advert. (I.e. Educational qualifications, ID Copy and Driver s license). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel
Suitability Checks (criminal record-, citizenship- & financial / asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Potential candidates, declared in excess must indicate their excess status on Z83, Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months ito the prescribed rules. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
The advertisement(s) contained herein is / are meant for the attention / perusal of serving employees / officials of the DOD / Public Service. Persons not employed by the DOD / Public Service may thus not apply for the vacancies advertised in this Circular.
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.