Advertiser: Government Communication and Information System
POST 29 / 04
SALARY: Commencing Salary: R 183 438.00
CENTRE: Directorate: Human Resource Management Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree / Three years National Diploma in Human Resource Management and experience in HRM practices. Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory frameworks applicable to HRM. Knowledge of the Public Service directives, procedures, policies and agreements impacting recruitment and selection processes. Working knowledge and experience of Public Service Recruitment and selection processes. Competencies: Client orientation & customer focus. Interpersonal skills: Programme and Project Management. Organising and coordination Skills. Writing skills and ability to communicate with staff at all levels and must be a team player. Must be computer literate.
DUTIES: Coordinate responses from applicants by sorting out all the applications alphabetically and numbering them. Respond to queries as and when received from applicants. Compile an executive summary of all applicants. Conduct reference checks in respect of shortlisted candidates. Coordinate attendance of competency assessments by candidates with the service providers approved by the DPSA. Arrange all the interviews and the logistics involved. Make travel arrangements for shortlisted candidates and assist them with their travel and subsistence claims. Scribe during interviews. Conduct verifications of qualifications as well as security screening of candidates. Assist with other HR administrative duties as when required.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Thabiso Mphahlele: Tel (012) 473 0307
GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled applicants are welcome to apply.
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be directed to the CEO of Government Communication and Information System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, for attention Mr S Matshageng or hand deliver to 1035 Tshedimosetso House, Francis Baard Street.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr S Matshageng
CLOSING DATE: 08 August 2014
NOTE: Applications must be accompanied by a Z83 and a comprehensive CV, as well as certified copies of qualifications and ID document. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month 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). “The successful candidate must disclose to the CEO particulars of all registrable financial interests”. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.