Deputy Director-General: Corporate Management at The Presidency Republic of South Africa

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at Senior managerial level. Proven experience in managing a wide range of strategic business operations. It is expected of the successful candidate to have advanced communication skills, both oral and writing.
• Client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, service delivery innovation, willingness to work extended hours, when necessary, problem solving and analysis, knowledge management, financial management, strategic capability leadership, program and project management, people management and empowerment, change management and business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership technique.
• In depth understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, good understanding of Policy formulation process within government, monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques.  

DUTIES :

• The key responsibilities are to provide efficient and effective leadership, management and administrative (operational) support services to the Principals and Branches of The Presidency.
• Assist The Presidency in the fulfilment of its mandate and responsibilities by managing all responsibilities as delegated by the Accounting Officer, Director-General and the Executive Authority. Determine the strategic direction for all the relevant chief directorates and directorates within the Corporate Management Branch.
• Provide strategic advice and leadership through alignment of the Branch goals to that of The Presidency’s strategic objectives to the following Chief Directorates: Human Resources Management and Development. Protocol and Ceremonial; Events Management and Public Participation; Corporate Services; Management Policy and Research including the Independent Commission; Financial Management and Legal and Executive Services.
• Facilitate the building of strategic partnerships with stakeholders. Implement a corporate management governance framework aligned with relevant legislations and regulations to mitigate identified risks. Contribute to an effective leadership development culture and capacity building for The Presidency.