Deputy Director-General: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations

Centre: Branch: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations, Head Office.

Reference No: HR 4/21/07/01 HO

Salary: All inclusive: R 1 521 591 per annum

Enquiries: Ms MM Matyila, Tel 012 309 4026.

Requirements: Three (3) year undergraduate Degree in Economics / Labour Economics/ Research/ Labour Relations/Labour Law/ International Relations (NQF 7) and a post graduate qualification Honours Degree/ Master or Doctoral Degree in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/Economics/Labour Economics/ International Relations. Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience at a Senior Management Level (Five (5) years must be as a member of the SMS in the Public Sector). A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge: The South African labour market Public Financial Management Act Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts Public Service Act Public Service transformation and management issues White Paper on transformation of Public Services Ability to convert policy into action Departmental Policies and procedures Corporate governance Minimum Information Security Standards Batho Pele Principles International Politics and relations South African Foreign Policy International Labour Organisations Access Recognition and Licencing Committee South African Development Community African Union. Skills: Financial management Leadership Strategic Management Decision Making Verbal and written communication Interpersonal relations Computer literacy Project management Research Capabilities Conflict Management Problem solving Strong Leadership Diplomatic and tactful.

Duties: Develop strategy to promote Equity in the Labour Market Regulate the protection of vulnerable workers for various industries in the country Advice the Director General and the Executive Authority on an ongoing basis regarding Labour Market Information and Statistics Promote sound of Labour Relations in various industries within the country Contribute to employment creation and strengthen multilateral including bilateral relations Develop strategies and mechanisms to monitor the Impact on Legislations.

CLOSING DATE: 02 August 2021 at 16:00

NB: All attachments for on line application must including Z83 be in PDF and in one (1) file, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

NOTE: Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The fully completed, initialled and signed new form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification(s) academic transcripts including senior certificate, ID-document and a Driver’s license where applicable. Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, ID document and other relevant documents as indicated. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks 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 Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be expected to sign an Internship performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

Applications: Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria,

0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street.

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office

Email: [email protected]