WC Prov Government -Head of Department Designate

Head of Department Designate

Reference Number
SMS 41/2014

Component: Provincial Government
Job
Core Title: Head of Department Designate
Institution:Provincial Government
Introduction...
Job purpose:
To coordinate and manage the diverse
responsibilities of the Department and to give
strategic leadership with regard to line and staff
functions.
Minimum Requirements...
• An appropriate post graduate degree (or
equivalent qualification);
• Minimum of 6 years proven senior managerial
experience preferably in a safety and security
environment;
• Valid driver's licence.
Job Specification...
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Act as the Accounting Officer of the Department
in accordance with the Public Service Finance
Management Act;
• Advise the Minister and the Provincial Cabinet on
community safety issues;
• Coordinate and manage the diverse
responsibilities of the Department and guide
relevant external stakeholders;
• Responsible for the overall management of
community safety within the province including
Civilian Oversight over Law Enforcement Agencies,
and facilitate and promote a centralised security
risk management service delivery model for the
Provincial Government;
• Champion governance principles within the
Department;
• Provide strategic direction and define and review
on a continuous basis the purpose, challenges,
objectives and priorities of the Department;
• Promote comprehensive integrated strategies to
implement the human-resource plan, service-
delivery improvement programmes and
information-technology resource plan;
• Ensure effective, efficient and transparent
systems of financial and risk management as well
as internal control in accordance with prescribed
norms and standards;
• Monitor and evaluate on a continuous basis the
organisational structure of the Department and
ensure that all relevant applicable systems are in
place;
• Responsible for the preparation of annual and
adjustment budgets;
• Report to the Director-General, MEC, Provincial
Cabinet and the Legislature.
COMPETENCIES:
• Seasoned professional with a proven record in
driving service delivery;
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary management
team;
• Advanced knowledge of Safety Promotion, Social
Crime Prevention and Security Risk Management
legislation in order to give sound advice and
leadership;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
including advanced knowledge of communication,
media management, public relations, public
participation and education;
• Ability to build and guide strategic partnerships;
• Knowledge of relevant Public Service legislation
including the Constitution of South Africa, the
Public Finance Management Act, the Western Cape
Community Safety Act and other applicable
regulations and policy;
• Knowledge and experience of strategic
management, human resource and financial
management;
• Strong strategic leadership skills, good written
and verbal communication skills as well public
speaking, presentation, sound diplomacy, analytical
and motivation skills.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will receive
further correspondence. If you have not received a
response from the department within three months
of the closing date, please regard your application
as unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
copies of their documentation for verification
purposes. These candidates will be required to
attend interviews on a date and time as
determined by the department and may also be
required to undergo competency assessments/
proficiency tests.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
SALARY: All-inclusive salary package of R 1 201
713 - R 1 353 732 per annum (Level 15). Note: The
remuneration package consists of a basic salary
(70%) and the employer's contribution to the
Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may
be structured according to your personal needs.
SALARY LEVEL: 15
CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2014 @ 16:00
ENQUIRIES: Advocate Brent Gerber at (021) 483
6032
Salary: R 1 201 713 - R 1 353 732 per annum
Availabe: ASAP
Closing Date: 2014-12-19

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