Principal Anthropologist at The North West Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs

Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form, new Z83 (properly completed), obtainable from any Public Service office. A comprehensive CV with competencies, experience and with full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on applications, however shortlisted candidates must submit other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview and must be certified.

Please note: It is a responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO FILL IN THE NEW Z83 FORM
NB: Candidate should note the following information on the new Z83 application form:

• Part A: All fields must be completed in full.

Part B: All fields must be completed in full except when:

•  Passport number: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers
•  An applicant has responded “No” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State? or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the state? If yes (provide details)”, then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “in the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”
• “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration” – Some applicants may not be in possession of such therefore it is acceptable if left blank or if not applicable is indicated.
• Part C: All fields must be completed
• Part D: All fields must be completed
• Part E, F, G: Noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F must be answered.
• Declaration must be completed and signed.

Completed applications should be forwarded to the Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag x 2145 Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Bessemer Street, Industrial Site, Mafikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex) for attention: Ms Nomathemba Serei, tel. (018) 388 3687 or Ms Ethelia Masibi, tel. (018) 388 3933.