Advertiser: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government / Department of Transport
REF NO: P 04 / 2014
SALARY: R532 278 per annum (all Inclusive flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognized National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Organisational Design / Work Study / Production Management / Operations Management coupled with a Certificate in Management Services or PALAMA OD Certificate; plus A minimum of 3 years’ Junior Management experience in the field of Management Advisory Services / Organisational Efficiency; plus Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Understanding of Management Advisory Services policies and procedures. Specialized knowledge of organizational development procedures and policies. Extensive knowledge of Job Descriptions and job Profiling. *Knowledge of Visio and OrgPlus. Managerial and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills. Computer literacy. The ideal candidate should have organizing, presentation, project management, research, job analysis and facilitating skills.
DUTIES: Manage organisational design and development processes for the Department. Manage / co-ordinate job evaluation processes for the Department. Manage and facilitate the development of job descriptions for the Department. Development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, guidelines and strategies and provision of advice and guidance. Facilitate the proper implementation of the change management process. Manage the resources of the component.
ENQUIRIES: Mr P Govender 033 355 8764
FOR ATTENTION: Mr C McDougall
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement. Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo a competency test.
The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
APPLICATIONS: Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Head: Transport, Human Resource Management Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
CLOSING DATE: 8 August 2014
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z83 (which must be originally signed and dated) and must be accompanied by a detailed CV and originally certified copies (not copies of certified copies) of required educational qualifications set out in the advertisement (certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date of the graduation, will be accepted), identity document as well as valid driver’s licence (where a driver’s licence is a requirement). Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Under no circumstances will faxed or emailed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and applicants who have not received an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful.
Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
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.