Advertiser: Department of Defence
POST 38/06
This post is advertised in the DOD and broader Public Service.
SALARY: R270 804 per annum, Level 9
CENTRE: HR Division, Chief Directorate HR Strategic Direction & Policy, Directorate Labour & Service Relations, Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resource Management or related fields / Certificate in Labour Relations with at least two years’ experience in labour relations. Computer literate (MS Word) is essential. Experience in compiling submissions to higher authority (essential). The following will serve as an advantage: Experience in Human Resource Management and knowledge of the statutory framework in the Public Service (e.g. Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Legislation and Employment Equity Legislation. Personal Attributes: The person will have to demonstrate reliability, initiative, flexible and quality orientated. Must be able to work independently, strong on self-direction, self-starter with client focussed attitude. Ability to function efficiently under extreme pressure. Analytical skills.
DUTIES: Facilitate and administer the processes of Discipline and Incapacity of PSAP in the DOD, according to the applicable prescriptions. Ensure that personnel corps has been advised regarding correct application of technical prescriptions/correct actions. Advise management on misconduct/incapacity issues. Advise line managers regarding correct application of technical prescriptions/-correct actions. Provide a logistical support system during investigations. Evaluate and control reports of Chairpersons regarding imposition of punishment and make proposals to the applicable approving authority. Prepare submissions to Appeal authority on appeals of PSAP ito the Disciplinary/Incapacity processes. Evaluate and prepare submissions to Secretary for Defence on reinstatement of PSAP in the DOD. Operate a Personnel Information system.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L.L. Mdhuli, Tel: (012) 355 5929
APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Directorate Labour & Service Relations, Private Bag X161, Pretoria or applications may be hand-delivered to the Department of Defence, Armscor Building, cnr of Nossob- and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof.
CLOSING DATE: 17 October 2014
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 clear certified copies of original educational qualification certificates, ID document and Driver’s license (where applicable). 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 short-listed 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.
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.