The Department of Public Service (DPS) is seeking applications for a Senior Management Services (SMS) position. The salary for this position is R1,003,890 per annum, all-inclusive. The center of the job is the Provincial Office in Braamfontein. The requirements include a three-year relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Health/Analytical Chemistry, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical/ Civil and Construction Engineering, two years' management experience, and three years' functional experience in Health and Safety inspection/ services. A valid driver's license is required.
The roles involve managing the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety inspection and advocacy strategy, policy and procedure, developing and monitoring policy and work plan to ensure peaceful and harmonious employer-employee relationships, managing and conducting advocacy and educational programs directed towards internal and external stakeholders, and managing all resources of the Sub-directorate such as Human Resources, Financial Resources, and Assets.
Applies can be sent to the Chief Director: Provincial Operations, or hand delivered at 77 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The Sub-directorate: Deputy Director: Human Resources Management is responsible for handling all the resources of the Sub-directorate.
The closing date for applications is September 6, 2024, at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online). Applications must be 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 of the application during the selection 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 applicant's expense. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that tests relevant technical elements of the job. The selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
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 this post(s).
