The Department of Labour and Social Development (DAS) is seeking applications for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions. The salary for these positions is R255,450 per annum, with the center located at the Provincial Office Gauteng or Sebokeng Labour Centre. The job requirements include a Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent, no experience required, knowledge of the National Archives Act, Batho Pele Principles, Records Management, Departmental Policies and Procedures, and skills in communication, listening, computer literacy, planning, and organizing.
The duties of the position include maintaining the filling system, sorting and preparing documents for disposal processes, and performing administrative duties within the section. Applications must be submitted in PDF format, with the correct job title and reference number on the subject line of the email. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applications must be accompanied by a new application form, which must be completed, initialized, and signed by the applicant.
The closing date for applications is September 6, 2024, at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online). The Chief Director of Provincial Operations, Mr PP Godongwana, will be responsible for the application process. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments to the advertised posts. For SMS posts, candidates must successfully complete a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants' own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS.
Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that tests relevant technical elements of the job. 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 a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, and the Employment Equity Plan informs the employment decision. The Department's intention is to promote equity through the filling of these posts.
