Current Jobs at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 6/7- National Diploma or Degree as recognized by SAQA, in Public Administration/ Development Studies/ Social Science.
• At least 3 years’ experience in strategic planning or a similar environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Support the Social Protection, Community & Human Development (SPCHD) cluster departments with the coordination of development and implementation of cluster plans. Support the process of developing the medium- and long-term provincial and sectoral plans and monitor the implementation process.
• Support the review of the Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework and the Programme of Action informed by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa Agenda 2063, National Development Plan (NDP), Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), Mandate Paper, Provincial Development Plan (PDP), Provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework (P-MTSF), District Development Plans and Integrated Development Plan (IDPs) reviews.
• Ensure alignment of sectoral strategic plans, policies, and service delivery programs in the provincial departments. Support the development of Provincial short-term Strategic goals. Support the departments in the development of short-term provincial strategic and sectoral plans, i.e., 5-year Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans (APPs), to ensure alignment to provincial priorities and conformance to planning frameworks.
• Provide support in the analysis of the draft APPs of the provincial departments in line with the DPME planning framework. Provide support on the analysis of the municipal IDPs and DDM One Plans. Support the coordination of planning activities to ensure coherence between sectoral strategic plans, policies, and sectoral service delivery programmes across the province through the cluster system.
• Coordinate an internal engagement process with different stakeholders on the planning process and outputs to ensure alignment and maximize buy-in into the provincial plans.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF Level 6/ 7 qualification (National Diploma/B. Degree) in Social Sciences or any related field.
• Three (03) to five (05) years’ experience in Security/ Vetting. Advanced knowledge of SVIS system, Basic Vetting Course is compulsory. A valid driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Conduct quality, confidential, secret and Top-Secret investigations: Formulate investigation objectives and action plans. Issue security clearance form (Z204) to officials. Submit completed Z204 forms to SSA. M
• aintain the security clearance database: Correct capturing of data on the system and system update. Tend to the record keeping of the security clearance and vetting data and ensure the effective safeguarding thereof. Communicate with stakeholders (SAPS and SSA) regarding the integrity check of personnel.
• Creating awareness on information security: Developing promotional material for awareness programmes. Organisation of information and vetting workshops
• Establish the integrity checking capacity: Liaise with HR management division on the integrity or record check of employee. Identify employees who are working in strategic areas and who are exposed to potential high risk of leakage of information.
• Compile departmental vetting status report. 

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF Level 6/ 7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) as recognized by SAQA in risk management/Internal Audit/Public Administration/Law.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Risk/Anti-Corruption/Ethics Management space. 
• Certification as an Ethics Officer is an added advantage. Valid Driver’s license

Duties

• Provide support in effective and efficient implementation of ethics governance frameworks. 
• Provide ethics risk management support.  Provide support on investigations and management of cases internally and externally.
• Provide support in ensuring compliance, advisory, and facilitation of management of ethics programme. 
• Drafting reports, taking minutes, development of case registers and data analysis.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 with no experience in office administration, secretariat and experience in data capturing will be an added advantage. 

Duties

• Preparation, compilation, sorting, capturing and management of data of beneficiary information in Isiqalo youth fund and other related youth development programmes.
• Verifying all necessary documents attached to the application form; collecting and receiving application forms for evaluation; checking the accuracy of data submitted by applicants and providing guidance where necessary; liaise with applicants on any information pertaining to the application; controlling and capturing of beneficiary information capturing of data from various source documents into the computer system for storage, processing and management purposes.
• Manage the procurement process of IYF awardees including the entire procurement value chain; Perform equipment delivery to the awarded beneficiaries; Maintain Isiqalo YF consolidated dashboard. Serve as a secretariat for Financial Support initiatives within the unit.
• Capture and store data from available records in the required formats e.g., databases, table, spreadsheets, log sheets, etc.; review and validate all data from the records; submit data of all applications received; keep and maintain records and files: Establish relevant databases, e.g. beneficiaries of Isiqalo Youth Fund, SMME Development Programmes, unemployed youth, etc. Make regular backups of databases and information on youth development in the province. Update registers and statistics. Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured; Provide information to components when needed.
• Provide any other office duties; process and consolidate information/ complaints or any specific reports related to data collected.

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Requirements

• NQF level 3 (Grade 11 certificate or equivalent). Driver’s license Code B/EB.
• Three (3) years driving. Messenger operating experience will be an added advantage

Duties

• Render messenger services to the department: Deliver and collect mail from the post office. Deliver and collect documents / parcels to the various directorates in the departments and other provincial departments. Conduct scaling of parcels and mail. Label and track all documents for couriering documents and parcels.
•  Provide transportation duties to the department: Render transport services to departmental officials. Check and prepare vehicles for field trips. Complete logbook before and after the trip. Load and dispatch items.
• Perform vehicle maintenance checks: Check vehicles status and inform supervisor when work needs to be carried out within and without an approved trip.
• Ensure vehicles are always in good operating condition. Report to supervisor when vehicles are due for service or had any mechanical faults. Report major defects. Ensure routine maintenance of vehicles.
• Provide general office support: Render a general support function in the Executive Support to the Premier.  Assist with document reproduction and facsimile services. Record keeping of the utilization of the allocated motor vehicle e.g. log sheets and petrol receipts. Maintain knowledge on the policies and procedures that apply in the work

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF Level 6/ 7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Public Administration/Management or any related field. 
• Minimum of 3 -5 years’ appropriate experience in the relevant field as Human Resource Practitioner at salary level 7/8 in Performance Management Development System. Knowledge of PERSAL with proven certificates. A valid driver’s license.. 

Duties

• Facilitate the development of PMDS policy: Confirm approved PMDS policy and identify gaps. Facilitate research for development of PMDS Policy. Compile and circulate policy for input. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders. Facilitate training on PMDS and related functions Verify PMDS training and development requirements.
• Facilitate the management of the PMDS database: Verify the capturing of data on PERSAL. Facilitate the compilation of statistics for submission. Confirm accurate database and systems for reporting.
• Facilitate the implementation of PMDS performance incentive scheme: Compile statistics per programme. Provide secretarial services to departmental moderation committees. Render advice to committee members on PMDS procedures. Facilitate payment of incentives. Verify timeous and accurate processing of all PERSAL transactions (pay progressions etc). Verify, check and approve transactions on PERSAL. Provide input on annual reports on PMDS incentive schemes implemented. Manage areas of responsibility.

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Requirements

• NQF level 3 (Grade 11 certificate or equivalent). Driver’s license Code B/EB. Messenger operating experience will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Render messenger services to the executive support of the Premier: Deliver and collect mail from the post office. Deliver and collect documents / parcels to the various directorates in the departments and other provincial departments. Conduct scaling of parcels and mail. Label and track all documents for couriering documents and parcels.
•  Provide transportation duties to The Executive Support to The Premier: Render transport services to departmental officials. Check and prepare vehicles for field trips. Complete logbook before and after the trip. Load and dispatch items.
• Perform vehicle maintenance checks: Check vehicles status and inform supervisor when work needs to be carried out within and without an approved trip. Ensure vehicles are always in good operating condition. Report to supervisor when vehicles are due for service or had any mechanical faults. Report major defects. Ensure routine maintenance of vehicles.
• Provide general office support: Render a general support function in the Executive Support to the Premier.  Assist with document reproduction and facsimile services. Record keeping of the utilization of the allocated motor vehicle e.g. log sheets and petrol receipts. Maintain knowledge on the policies and procedures that apply in the work environment.

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Requirements

• National Senior certificate with no work experience, Experience in Records Management/Tertiary education will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Provide registry services. Attend to clients. Handle telephone and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management service. Opening and closing files according to record. Classification system.
• Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machines in relation to registry function. Open and Maintain Franking Register. Frank post, record money, and update register daily. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included.
• Lock post in post bags for messengers to deliver to Post Office. Open and maintain admittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance register.
• Hand Deliver and sign remittances to Finance. Send wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference number in register. Keep daily record of number of letters franked. Process documents for archiving and/ disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. 
• Conducting and inspection of all HR correspondence, Verification of folio numbers. Auditing of check list on personal files and leave files. Indexing of documents.  Monitoring compliance with auditor Generals check list and Verification of indexing and files.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF level 6/7 (Degree/National Diploma) recognized by SAQA in Records Management/Information Science/Archives Studies/ Library and Information Science or Studies.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in Knowledge and Records Management environment. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Implement Records Management Strategies and Policies. Design and develop automated filing systems, classification schemes and undertake records surveys. Consult business areas with the intention to look at correspondence system utilized.
• Give advice on new records management policies to the department for the maintenance of the Filing system. Oversee the management of electronic and paper-based information. Identify the most appropriate records management resources. Implement Records Disposal Programmes.
•  Evaluate the importance and envisaged duration of life of all records per file plan. Apply for disposal authority. Manage and coordinate the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Manage administration support and give input in the development of business, operational and procurement plans.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Manage financial and human resources/staff. Maintain staff discipline. Attend and respond to audit queries.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF level 6/7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/Public Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Intergovernmental Relations, policy Development and Co-ordination of Programmes at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• coordinate the implementation of strategies and policies to manage Intergovernmental relations: Assisting in the facilitating the revisions and Implementation of Provincial Intergovernmental Relations Strategy, Policies and Programmes. Assisting in facilitating the Implementation of intergovernmental Relations policies, standards and guidelines. Facilitate implementation of strategies related to the Sub Directorate in relation to District, Metropolitan and Local IGR coordination. Assisting in coordination of meetings, agenda and other logistics in support of Premier’s coordinating Forum (TPCF and PCF). Provide support in promotion of intergovernmental cooperation through IGR protocols to maximize linkage between all IGR Platforms (PCF, MUNIMEC, DMAFO, Local IGR forum and Ward based Structures). Provide support in Coordination of inter-sphere and inter-sectoral intergovernmental cooperation to enhance Integrated Planning and Services delivery.
• Coordinate and provide support to IGR structures: Assisting and facilitating submission of service delivery reports to enable oversight. Provide support in Coordination of regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the Provincial IGR agenda Escalations from MUNMEC and Local IGR Fora. Maintain and review the IGR structures database and participation with the province. Assist in Provision of required administrative support on all IGR Provincial platforms. Provide support in facilitating initiative to IGR practitioners for specific IGR structures (sector departments and municipalities at all levels) to support war room functionality in all spheres of government.
• Provide support to intergovernmental service delivery initiatives: Provide support in Facilitation of the participation and contribution by national provincial departments and state entities in local IDPs through effective ward-based planning integrated service Delivery Model (ISDM). Assist in the coordination and organization of EXCO outreach Programme in line with the revised Provincial IGR Strategy, to evaluate and provide oversight to service delivery initiatives.
• Assist in Coordinating District IGR Forum calendar band activities to ensure integrated planning between provincial departments, districts and all local municipalities.
• Managing area of responsibility: Render support to ensure the effective and efficient running and management of intergovernmental Relations Sub Directorate. 

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Office Administration/Business Administration/Building Environment/ Equivalent qualification. 2-3 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license

Duties

• Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating system, alarms, security cameras). Create the schedule for cleaning and disinfecting the building.
• Assist in monitoring activities that happen outside the building, such as proper waste disposal, landscaping, gardening and recycling. Assist in fixing minor malfunctions in office and security equipment. Assist in coordination of office and parking space allocation. Keep track of regular and ad-hoc facility and security expenses.
• Maintain an updated record of invoices from external partners (e.g. suppliers, insurance agents, security guards). Assist in researching new services and appliances to facilitate operations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Assist in scheduling directorate meetings, minutes and records management. 

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, An NQF level 6/7 National Diploma/Degree as recognized by SAQA in Events Management, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Management, Strategic Brand Communication, Journalism.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in the field of public relations / events management / communication management. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Events Management: Develop best practice strategies and plans for Departmental and Provincial Government events; Develop procurement plans for the logistical needs for events; Plan, develop and ensure the maintenance of an Events Calendar for the Department, Provide strategic events advisory support to the Department including conceptualization of events to improve brand interface with stakeholders;
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to determine the needs for the events; Manage guidelines and logistical arrangements for the events (venue, equipment, etc.);
• Manage a database of events venues in the Eastern Cape; Liaise with relevant programmes to coordinate agreements with suppliers, contractors and clients with regard to events; Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of events; Liaise with relevant programmes to monitor expenditure for the events and draft expenditure report. Public Relations Management: Contributes to the development and implementation of overall communication strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Creates and curates content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, and other products. Analyze media coverage and public perception reports and identify communication opportunities. Build and regularly maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to sustain good public relations image of the Department government and the Premier.
• Assist in planning, implementing and coordinating communication projects and other related events. Assist with drafting and implementing communication plans for various communication projects. Monitor and evaluate Public Relations campaigns.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Commerce/Financial Management or Accounting or Auditing with minimum of 2 years’ experience in Finance/Auditing/SCM. 

Duties

• Render assistance in the establishment and implementation of governance systems: assist in the development/renewal and implementation of departmental internal control policies, procedures, and processes. Conduct pre-audit on procurement processes, orders, and payment vouchers prior to processing to obviate fraud and errors.
• Assist in the implementation of effective financial management: internal control measures within the department: perform pre-audit on the authenticity of payment vouchers. Analyse, review, and correct internal controls. Safeguard assets including financial information. Check compliance and completeness of S&T claims processed.
• Check allocation codes on LOGIS after an order is generated. Check if all required documents are attached in the payment’s vouchers and S&T claims are accurate, valid, and correct. Follow up on auditor general and internal audit recommendations: Assist in the development of the system description and attend to audit queries. Assist in the development of audit intervention or action plan based on Auditor General final management report by gathering POE.
• Keep and maintain files of all the reports from Auditor General and Internal Auditor recommendations with agreed action plans that are implemented. Perform administrative duties for the unit.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 - National Diploma or Degree as recognized by SAQA in IT industry, with 1-2 years’ experience in ICT End User computing support and Service Desk operations.
•  Advantageous Industry certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification or other relevant Microsoft Technical Certifications. Microsoft certifications are annually renewable with Microsoft for free, therefore only non-expired Microsoft-accredited certifications will be considered

Duties

• Install, configure, and support Windows client -Install Windows client, Manage and use Hyper-V on Windows client, Configure Windows settings, Install and configure optional features.
• Configure and manage connectivity and storage - Configure networking and access, Configure and manage storage, Configure OneDrive on Windows client, Troubleshoot client connectivity.
• Maintain and support Windows - Perform system and data recovery, Manage Windows updates, configure remote management, Monitor and manage Windows. Protect devices and data - Manage users, groups, and computer objects, Configure and manage local and group policies, Support security settings on Windows client, Support Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and password self-service.
• Install, configure and support Windows client applications - M365 Applications, Collaboration & communication, Social and intranet, Files and content, Work management.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF 6/7 (Diploma / Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Social Science / Public Administration/Management or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ appropriate administrative experience as an Assistant Director.  A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Manage the provision of secretarial services to Provincial Management: Review draft Agenda for each meeting. Ensure that Cabinet documents to be considered by Provincial Management are received, processed and distributed in a timely and secure manner. Attend and support Assistant Director in the Provincial Management meetings. Ensure that the memoranda being submitted by Departments complies with the Cabinet Handbook guidelines. Review meeting minutes and make necessary corrective amendments.
• Ensure timeous distribution of action list of decisions taken at the meeting to all relevant parties. Ensure safekeeping of Provincial Management. Manage the provision of secretarial services to the Social Protection Community and Human Development Cabinet Committee. Coordinate meeting invitations to Members. Review the meeting agenda. Receive memoranda and compile meeting document pack. Ensure timeous delivery of meeting packs to members.
• Compile minutes of the meetings. Review and submit Cabinet Committee Memo to EXCO. Coordination the verification and update of exco files and documents: Ensure the resolutions and original documents of the Executive Council are filed in a secure and chronological manner. Oversee the development of a database of Executive Council resolutions and minutes.
• Extract resolutions after the Executive Council meeting and securely communicate the same to Provincial Departments. Manage the allocated resources of the unit in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF Level 6/7 (Diploma/bachelor’s degree) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Development/ Public Administration/Management, Developmental Studies, Training and Development, Education or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level within the skills development environment. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate special skills development projects and programmes: Contribute the development of the Provincial Skills Development Strategy and Plan, monitor implementation and ensure alignment with National Strategies. Liaise and coordinate stakeholder engagements e.g. Provincial Skills Development Forum (PSDF). Source, manage and report on funding from skills development funding agencies, including SETAS.
• Liaison with public and private sector employers for placement. Coordinate, monitor and report on learnerships, internships, apprenticeships and other skills programme relating to youth public service employees: Develop and facilitate provincial reporting tools and standards to ensure compliance to stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate the development of required skills in identified priority areas such as ocean economy , infrastructure in spatial planning. Facilitate the implementation of the provincial bursary interventions including Premiers scholarships, academic institutions and departmental based bursaries and overseas studies. Coordinate funding priorities supporting learnerships, internships and apprenticeships.
• Provide learner support to the youth programmes to stakeholders and learners. Implement awareness and advocacy interventions that support the implementation of learnerships , internships and apprenticeships. Monitor and report on the implementation of learnerships, internships and apprenticeships. Coordinate and monitor the placement of youth in workplaces, including provincial departments to enable them to gain experiential learning, report on the effectiveness thereof: Facilitate placements, workplace and learner agreements in line with the contractual arrangements and the management of associated risks.
• Facilitate identification of workplaces to support learner placements. Report on the completion rate of projects and submitting report to funding agencies. develop and manage a credible database of bursary beneficiaries, internships, learnerships and apprenticeships in the province. Track and monitor progress of bursary beneficiaries, internships, learnerships and apprenticeships. 
• Manage the allocated resources of the sub- directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF 6/7 (National Diploma/Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Public Administration/Management or any related field.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in Human Resource Development field.

Duties

• Provide support with the facilitation of the implementation of skills development legislation: Track the compliance of training programmes with relevant legislations. Provide input with the compilation and development of WSP. Organize the implementation of ABET and skills development programmes.
• Organize training and development of employees: Provide support with the coordination of training, development policies, and programmes. Provide support with coordinating the implementation of induction and orientation programmes. Provide support with coordinating the implementation of monitoring of departmental HRD strategy. Maintain departmental training and developmental databases. 
• Provide input with the compilation of monthly, quarter and annual training and development reports.  Administer bursaries and study assistance. Organize the implementation of learnerships and internship programme. Provide support with coordinating the establishment and implementation of learnership programmes. 
• Provide support with coordinating the implementation of learnership guidelines and curricula. Identify learnership areas. Provide administrative support for mentorship programmes.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) as recognized by the SAQA in Public Admin / Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification with 360 credits. 
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a professional office environment.  Experience in rendering a support service to senior management will be an added advantage. A Driver’s license will be an added advantage. 

Duties

• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Directors office. Receive telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls of the Chief Director, discretion is required to decide whom the call should be forwarded to.
• In the process the job incumbent should finalize some enquiries. Perform advanced typing work. Operate and ensure that office equipment, e.g., fax machines and photocopiers are in good working order. Record the engagements of the Chief Director. Utilize discretion to decide whether to accept/decline or refer to other employees’ requests for meetings, based on the assessed importance and urgency of the matter. Coordinate with and sensitize/advise the manager regarding engagements.
• Compile realistic schedules of appointments and ensure effective diary management. Renders administrative support services: Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the Chief Director. Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the Chief Director in line with relevant legislation and policies.
• Scrutinize routine submissions/ reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the manager. Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Draft documents as required. File documents for the manager and the unit where required. Collect, analyse and collate information requested by the manager. Clarify instructions and notes on behalf of the Chief Director. Ensure that travel arrangements are well coordinated. Prioritize issues in the office of the Chief Director.
• Manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit. Develop compliance management reports for the office of the Chief Director. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc. for the activities of the Chief Director and the unit. Obtain the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advice and monthly salary reports. Establish and maintain the Sub-programme task management and tracking register.
• Ensure that all documents and submissions always timely reach the Chief Director and Sub-Unit Managers. Provides support to Chief Director regarding meetings Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information/other documents required for meetings. Collect and compile all necessary documents for the Chief Director to inform him/her of the contents. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role players, follow-up on progress made. Prepare briefing notes for the manager as required. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Establish and maintain meeting resolutions registers for the Programme.
• Supports the Chief Director with the administration of the office budget. Collect and coordinate all the documents that relate to the Chief Director’s Office budget. Keep record of expenditure commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts manager of possible over- and under spending. Check and correlate BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Identify the need to move funds between items. Compare the MTEF allocation with the requested budget and inform the Chief Director of changes.
• Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly and remains up to date regarding the prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the manager.

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Requirements

• LLB (or as otherwise determined by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development). Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• At least 8 years’ appropriate post admission legislative drafting and advisory experience.
• Applicants must understand the public service prescripts/laws and its application. A valid driver’s license.
• A qualification in Legislative Drafting will be an advantage.

Duties

• Drafting legislation for all client departments; Providing advice and legal opinions to the Office of the Premier and provincial government departments; Conduct the desktop analysis of legislation;
• Research and analyse constitutional court judgements and concurrent National Legislation to ensure that provincial legislation is aligned   with national legislation and complies with the Constitutional Court judgements; Conduct research based on instructions received. Support client departments on policy formulation.
•  Provide input on draft Bills; Render support with analyzing of draft Bills together with the client departments; Support the client departments in the public consultation on the proposed Bills; Support the client departments through the Executive Council processes for approval of the Bills; Assist with the translation of the Bills;
• Prepare the necessary documents for the submission of the Bills to the Legislature; Assist with the preparation for portfolio committee meetings; Support the legislature in public hearings on  Bills. Manage area of responsibility: Supervise and co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Legislation directorate. Assist in the review of the Legislation directorate’s performance and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness thereof.
• Report on the Legislation directorate’s information as required by internal and external stakeholders. Co-ordinate the effective and efficient running and management of the Legislation directorate. Develop and implement service delivery improvement programmes. Develop the implementation of the Legislation directorate’s Annual Operational Plans. 
• Monitor and report on the implementation thereof monthly, quarterly and annually. Ensure that performance agreements and development plans are developed and implemented for all staff in the Legislation directorate within set timeframes.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF Level 6/7 (National Diploma/Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Linguistics, Languages (English and Xhosa), Language practice, Editing and Translation, Communication and or Journalism.
• 3 years’ experience in editing and translation in English and Xhosa and relevant experience in the similar environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license

Duties

• Provide inputs on the units’ procedure, standards and plans, processes and guidelines. Responsible for ensuring the provision of translation, editing, proofreading and interpreting services: Provide input into policy and procedures regarding provincial language service; Implement the necessary policy and procedures regarding provincial language service. Render language advisory services, Provide inputs and promote usage of the style guide according to latest language practices.
• Translate Bills and other legal documents , and  translate general documents  in the official languages while maintaining legal meaning and intent; edit documents to ensure consistency, grammatical accuracy, and compliance with legal terminology and standards;  render provincial interpreting services; liaise with freelance language practitioners; quality check all documents and products produced  by the unit, including work of freelance practitioners; develop and record terminology; compile and maintain database relating to language services rendered; perform administrative tasks e.g. Record keeping;  develop processes and procedures related to the core function, including quality assurance. Maintain the Gazette Office / Library, filing gazettes, searching for Gazettes as and when required. 
• Financial administration. Ensure that procurement prescripts are applied regarding the language services function; Align expenditure to the cash flow. Human Resources management: Monitor workflow of the unit; Supervise, direct and support staff, where necessary.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF Level 6/7 (Diploma/B-Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Development/ Public Administration/Management Developmental Studies, Training and Development, Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level within the skills development environment. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Facilitate development and implementation of a Provincial HRD Strategy: Support development of provincial HRD strategy through liaison with provincial departments. Develop a provincial framework and guidelines for the development and alignment of workplace skills plan. Coordinate consultative processes for the development of WSP’s in provincial departments.
• Facilitate and coordinate appointment and registration of skills development facilitators with PSETA and other relevant SETAs. Ensure and supervise alignment of SSP’s of SETAs with the WSP planning process. Support and contribute to the implementation of a provincial HRD strategy: Work collaboratively with all the SETAs in support of implementing a provincial HRD strategy. Develop a provincial women database for leadership and management capacity development series.
• Organize and prioritize sessions for women leadership and management development. Support all other initiatives/strategies geared towards preparing women into fill in Leadership and management positions in the public sector. Facilitate hosting of provincial/national/international women awards ceremonies. Facilitate identification of coaches and mentors for leadership and management capacity development programme. Support implementation process of a provincial coaching and mentoring programme.
• Render administrative support services to the implementation of the HRD strategy: Develop memoranda and invitation letters for HRD sessions Compile the required HRD reports/ plans. Manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF level 6/7 (National Diploma/B-.Degree) as recognized by SAQA in Industrial Engineering / Industrial Psychology / Public Administration/Management / Human Resource Management.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience at an AD in Change & Organizational Development environment. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Provide services to diagnose and evaluate institutional effectiveness: Conduct diagnostics aimed at evaluating constitutional effectiveness and performance issues in partnership with client departments and implement appropriate interventions. Provide technical hands-on support to provincial departments. Evaluate institutional effectiveness and performance issues in partnership with client departments.
• Implement appropriate interventions to optimize process efficiencies. Support the development of service delivery models and organizational structures of provincial departments: Provide technical and advisory support on service delivery model. Provide technical and advisory support on organizational re-structuring and re-engineering.
• Conduct validation of organizational structures and service delivery model with compliance of applicable legislation. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual report on the status of restructuring within the province. Provide support in the development, review and implementation of Provincial OD policy.
• Develop and maintain a provincial database of organizational structures and job evaluation. Facilitate capacity building of OD Practitioners in the province. Facilitate and coordinate change management programmes. Facilitate the implementation of the provincial department’s change management plan.
• Drive the transformation agenda and do regular checks. Coordinate job evaluation services in the province: Provide support in the development, review and implementation of job evaluation policy. Develop and monitor the implementation of JE procedure manual. Monitor the effective functioning of departmental JE structures. Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the status of JE in the province. Coordinate the development of job description in line with the applicable norms. Facilitate capacity building of OD Practitioners in the province. Ensure the functionality and effectiveness of the provincial OD Forum.
• Provide advice, guidance and technical hands-on support to provincial departments on job evaluation, where required or requested. Promote and facilitate the implementation of Batho Pele programmes: Facilitate and coordinate Batho Pele and Culture Change provincial forums. Conduct audits for Batho Pele processes and surveys and submits relevant reports to national departments. (3-yearly). Facilitate the Implementation of the Batho Pele Revitalization Strategy.
• Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

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Requirements

• Matric with an NQF level 7 (B. Tech/Degree/Advanced Diploma) in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Human Resources Development.
•  5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level within Human Resources Planning field. A valid driver’s license is required. Pre-Entry certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) is compulsory

Duties

• Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the HRM &D policies, strategies and frameworks: Manage the provision of support in the development and implementation of HRM&D policies, strategies and frameworks in provincial departments and ensure alignment with national and provincial strategies and policies. Provide policy advocacy to ensure the institutionalisation of the HRM&D policy framework in the province. Promote the maintenance of employee wellness and diversity management in the province by facilitating the provision of strategic and technical support.
• Develop and implement employment equity policies and action plans. Ensure compliance with national employment equity legislation and regulations (e.g., Employment Equity Act, EEOC guidelines). Collaborate with leadership to align employment equity strategies with organizational goals. Facilitate mechanisms for improvement of HRM&D practices and processes in provincial departments: Facilitate the provision of support and the monitoring of the implementation of EW in departments. Manage the coordination of transversal functional fora, promote the sharing of best practices and ensure the functionality.
• Facilitate the identification of risks and support the development of departmental risk management interventions for HRM&D practices and processes in departments. Conduct equity audits and workforce analyses to identify gaps in representation and advancement. Oversee the coordination of the HR Effectiveness Assessment in provincial departments as well as the development and implementation of turn around plans.
• Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of credible HR plans and talent management plans that are aligned to the strategic plans and service delivery requirements of the departments: Manage the facilitation and coordination of the development and implementation of credible HR Plans in provincial departments in line with the National Guidelines. Manage the facilitation of the development and implementation of attraction, retention and succession management plans in provincial departments.
• Facilitate the development of, and monitor implementation of employment equity plans in order to achieve set national targets. Manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives.

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, An NQF level 7 (B. Tech/Degree/Advanced Diploma) as recognized by SAQA in Strategic Brand Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Management, Journalism.
• Five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the field of Communication, Public Relations, Brand Management. A valid driver’s license. Pre-Entry certificate for the Senior Management Services (SMS) is compulsory.

Duties

• Brand Management: Develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies to achieve ECPG goals, build and maintain a positive public image, and enhance Eastern Cape brand equity. Oversee all brand management activities, including brand positioning, messaging and identity. Ensure consistent brand messaging and positioning across all marketing channels. Ensure the development and application of brand assets, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels (traditional and digital media channels). Develop and maintain the ECPG brand guidelines and standards. Analyze communication research reports to understand stakeholder needs and perceptions. Analyze brand performance data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement. Oversee the creation and distribution of brand content across various channels. Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand presence and engagement. Oversee digital marketing initiatives related to brand management. Identify strategic opportunities for the Eastern Cape to receive exposure in influential publications and audiences to drive brand awareness. Partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders including departments, entities and municipalities to align branding and marketing of the province to national and international audiences.
• Public Relations & Event Management: Manage public relations activities, including events management. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including industry influencers. Facilitate the development and implementation of an annual calendar of strategic events to showcase brand Eastern Cape.  Develop and implement marketing campaigns, advertising and online media strategy aligned to the overall ECPG objectives. Provide strategic support in planning, organizing and execution of provincial and OTP events. Support line function managers in the development of event concepts and provide strategic advice to improve brand interface with stakeholders. Manage and coordinate the development of policies and frameworks to guide provincial government brand and marketing management initiatives in line with national protocols. Manage the coordination of transversal platforms to enhance collaboration, promote the sharing of best practices and ensure the functionality of the Branding and Marketing Forum.
• General Management Responsibilities: Facilitate the identification of risks and support the development of departmental risk management interventions for PR, Marketing and Brand Management practices and processes in departments. Manage the allocated resources (human, financial and physical) of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. .

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Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with an NQF level 6/7 degree (Diploma /B/Tech/ Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Management, Social Sciences, Public Relations.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in public sector at assistant management level in areas of Stakeholder Relations/Management. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Coordinate and facilitate development and implementation of the annual programme of action for the Moral Regeneration. Coordinate the planning and execution of activities aimed at promoting moral values, ethical behaviour, and social cohesion in communities; Work closely with government departments, civil society, religious groups, and community leaders to ensure that the Moral Regeneration’s objectives are reflected in the Programme of Action and that its initiatives are implemented effectively;
• Ensure ethical conduct is enforced and moral regeneration across diverse social and cultural groups; Coordinate and implement a comprehensive system to monitor and verify the effectiveness and integrity of Moral Regeneration activities, Create a framework to ensure accountability and generate reports on the progress of initiatives that promote ethical values, social cohesion, and moral regeneration. Facilitate the implementation of Military Veteran’s government support plan.
• Develop policies that address critical areas such as healthcare access, mental health support, job training, housing assistance, and social reintegration; Overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of various support services for military veterans; Manage stakeholder relationships, monitoring service delivery, and ensuring the smooth operation of the support plan to improve the quality of life for veterans; Ensure collaboration among stakeholders and veteran organizations. Ensure proper resource allocation, and alignment with veterans’ needs. Coordinate implementation and consolidate reports of the provincial development agenda on the ex-mine worker’s programme.
• Oversee and coordinate relevant provincial and national government departments, State Owned Entities, Industry stakeholders, and ex-mine workers to ensure effective delivery of services such as healthcare, skills development, social support, compensation of occupational health, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Injuries at work and Provident Funds. Coordinate provincial steering committee meetings for annual planning, monitoring of implementation and review of progress. Coordinate emerging intervention as required. Provide secretariat services to the steering committee. Keep records and files of the content material essential to intervention process.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for the programme. Facilitate the development of the ex-mine workers intervention programme communication plan and its implementation. Coordinate multi sectoral stakeholders and services to ensure that benefits and compensations of all ex-mine workers in the province.
•  Facilitate integration, centralization and verification of a provincial database from Government, Non- Governmental and private sector stakeholders. Profile and mobilize potential multi-sectoral stakeholders provincially, nationally and internationally, capable of contributing towards achieving the goals of the programme. Facilitate mobilization of resources for the planned interventions.
• Coordinate support from the three spheres of government, non-governmental and private sector stakeholders for the implementation of services on wheels/outreach activities in the province.  Consolidate and prepare reports and presentations for the attention of decision-making structures in the province.
• Coordinate implementation of socio-economic activities targeting ex-mine workers and their beneficiaries. In area of responsibility, manage the allocated resources of the directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
• Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets. Ensure the implementation and management of risk, finance and supply chain management protocols and prescripts.