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nimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in records/ Information management within the Public Sector; a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for the People Management (HR) Registry for all 11 Corporate Service Centre (CSC) client departments: Manage the safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of all people-management records for the CSC; Establish and maintain an electronic records management system. Management of the archiving/disposal processes. Management of the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre.
• Provide a Messenger/collections/courier service; Plan for and distribute the work allocated to the People Management Registry; review existing, or develop, new procedures for the People Management Registry. Conduct a Risk Analysis for the registry functions. Maintain the registry risk register.
• Compile and maintain approved records classification system for paper-based and electronic records. Monitor and supervise the quantity and quality of outputs delivered by the registry.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislative and governance requirements related to records management, Provincial Archives and Records Service Act and National Archives and Records Service prescripts;Knowledge management principles and practices, retention scheduling and disposal authorisations; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Project management; operational management practices; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years middle-management level experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead departmental work organisation capacity services; Lead transversal job design services; Lead transversal organisation design and alignment; Manage transversal service delivery initiatives;
• Manage client relationship and projects; Plan and manage the work of and account for overall performance of the sub-directorate; People and Financial Management ;
• It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in Business Process Management; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Analytical; Data analysis and interpretation; ICT Systems Awareness; Data driven decision making; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Key Performance Areas

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC), including correspondence, document management, enquiries and routine office administration; Coordinate and support assessment logistics by preparing materials, arranging venues, maintaining attendance records and assisting with assessment-related activities;
• Manage assessment databases and information systems by capturing, updating and maintaining candidate, assessment and reporting records.Maintain PAC records, filing systems and registers, ensuring accurate record keeping and document retrieval; Support human resource administration activities, including leave administration and personnel record management;
• Provide supply chain and procurement administration support, including quotations, purchasing processes, asset control and stationery management; Assist with financial administration, including expenditure tracking, invoice processing, travel and subsistence claims, petty cash and related financial records. 

Competencies

• Knowledge: Perform clerical duties and administrative practices, including data capturing, basic computer operations and statistics collection; administer the legislative framework governing the Public Service; perform work procedures relevant to the working environment;
• Skills: perform administration and coordination functions; manage information and records; manage data and reporting; perform financial administration; manage procurement and assets; communicate effectively and provide stakeholder service; plan and organise activities; maintain attention to detail.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience.

Key Performance Areas

•  Update and maintain the PERSAL system and facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), audit of PERSAL transactions and coordination of system enhancements. Administer Establishment Control functions, including organisational structures, personnel implications, Job Evaluation implementation and Matching and Placing processes. Administer PERSAL user access functions and system security controls.
• Compile, analyse and verify PERSAL management, audit and compliance reports. Serve as a specialist practitioner responsible for both PERSAL and Establishment Control functions, providing expert advice on policy implementation, organisational structures, personnel implications, remuneration matters, system functionality and complex departmental enquiries.
• Analyse and resolve complex personnel, remuneration, establishment and system-related enquiries; assess the impact of legislation, policies and prescripts on system functionality; and support the implementation of system enhancements and organisational changes. People Management..

Competencies

• Knowledge in the following: Competencies: Knowledge of Human resource management legislation, policies and prescripts; Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; remuneration codes and practices; PERSAL system functionality; Establishment Control and organisational structure administration; personnel implications administration; financial administration prescripts; and the interpretation, application and implementation of policy within the environment.
• Skills: Numeracy and literacy; computer literacy; analytical thinking; problem solving; planning and organising; report writing; research and information analysis; presentation and facilitation; conflict resolution; communication; policy implementation and assessment of system impacts

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Key Performance Areas

• Render asset management clerical support; Render demand clerical support;  Render acquisition clerical support; Render logistical support services.

Competencies

• Basic knowledge of the following:  Supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment. Skills in the following:  Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Job Knowledge; Communication; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Computer Skills; Planning and organisation; Language; Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Key Performance Areas

• Administer appointments and payroll matters which include the following: Appointments of OSD and non-OSD personnel including Interns/Apprenticeships and periodical appointments; Issuing of employment contracts and appointment letters;
• Proper record keeping of records; Acting allowances; Administer Personnel Suitability Checks; Administer electronic databases on appointments information.

Competencies

• Good understanding of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; Ability to capture data.
• Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Good planning and organising skills; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 3-year post-school qualification; a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide support to Institutional Management and Labour Committeees (IMLCs); Facilitate and coordinate the representation and  employer function in the collective bargaining process;
• Implement and monitor the application of collective agreements; Facilitate the execution of organisational rights of unions;  People management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Administer and interpret relevant employee and labour relations prescripts, including the Employment of Educators Act, 76 of 1998, Public Service Act, 1994, South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), 75 of 1997, and applicable resolutions and collective agreements pertaining to educators and public servants; manage modern labour relations processes, methods and techniques; manage requirements arising from labour-related legislation; manage grievances, disciplinary and misconduct procedures; conduct and manage negotiations; implement the policies and priorities of the government of the day at provincial and national level;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform legal administration;
• Other: provide leadership; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; analyse information; solve problems; make sound decisions; facilitate and deliver presentations; resolve conflicts; plan and organise activities; negotiate effectively.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent; a minimum of 1-year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements; Provide a job design service; Provide transversal organisation design and aligment service;
• Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele services; Provide input and support with practice enablement and development; 

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Organisation development theory, practice and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Understanding of project management; Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Operational management practices; Understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Written and verbal communication skills; Project Management; Analytical skills; Benchmarking skills; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Diagnostic and intervention design skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Influencing, negotiation and motivation skills; Innovative problem-solving skills; Interviewing and listening skills; Mentoring and coaching skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent in Commerce / Law / Auditing / Forensics / BCom IT or Informatics, or another relevant qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant middle-management experience, or 6 years operational experience in a forensic investigation, governance or related environment, with practical experience in conducting and reporting on forensic investigations.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage forensic investigation intake, assessment, planning and prevention support; Manage and quality assure the execution of forensic investigations and lifestyle investigations / audit; Manage investigation reporting, recommendations and case finalisation;
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the allocated departments; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; conduct data analytics and use digital forensic tools, including Audit Command Language, IBM i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Intella or similar tools, to collect, analyse and preserve evidence;
• manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; understand regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• understand Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; implement the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; support the policies of the government of the day; manage Labour Relations legislation and regulations; manage performance management processes;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; perform literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; perform legal administration; conduct forensic investigations and analysis;
• Other: conduct forensic interviews and evaluate evidence; draft forensic reports, legal documents and presentations; analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex information; solve problems; collect, analyse and visualise large datasets and draw appropriate conclusions; negotiate, resolve conflicts, consult and liaise with stakeholders; use digital forensic tools,
• data analytics and relevant forensic IT applications; plan and organise activities; conduct quality assurance; manage projects; manage people; coach and mentor staff; manage performance; work effectively under pressure; manage ambiguity; maintain confidentiality, independence, ethical conduct and professional standards.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 or equivalent; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements (Supporting organisational diagnostics and implementing organisation design, business process improvement and OD interventions); Provide a job design service (Supporting job design and job evaluation processes, including developing competency-based job descriptions and assisting with job evaluation activities);
• Provide transversal organisation design and alignment services (Supporting organisation design work and alignment of structures, mandates and processes across departments); Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives (Supporting the implementation of service delivery improvement initiatives, including Batho Pele-related activities and reporting);
• Provide input and support with practice enablement and development (Contributing to the development, maintenance and application of OD tools, methodologies, systems and information management).

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Organisation development theory, practice and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Understanding of project management;
• Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Operational management practices; Understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Written and verbal communication skills; Project Management; Analytical skills; Benchmarking skills; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Diagnostic and intervention design skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Influencing, negotiation and motivation skills; Innovative problem-solving skills; Interviewing and listening skills; Mentoring and coaching skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• An LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). 
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Render legal training to departments, public entities and municipalities; Render legal research and advisory services on governance matters, including proactive counsel to the executive and departments; Render legal governance assessments and reporting services to provincial departments and entities;
• Render transversal legal governance service in respect of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other constitutional legislation; Review and maintain delegations for members of the executive and departments.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Constitutional Law, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA, Interpretation of Statues; Procurement and tendering processes; Relevant legislation, case law litigation trends as well as thorough understanding of the regulatory framework, policies and best practices that influence line functions.
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation skills; Project Management.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year post school qualification at NQF Level 6; A minimum of 3-years on a Middle Management level experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide residents with access to ICT infrastructure and connectivity; Provide strategy and governance for the WCG eCentre Programme;
• Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre digital access metrics and reporting;
• Provide residents with access to ICT skills development; Develop, measure and evaluate WCG eCentre skills metrics and reporting

Competencies

• Knowledge of and working experience in the following: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; implement mentoring and coaching practices; manage national and provincial human resources,
• financial management and supply chain management instruments and legislation; support and implement national and provincial policies of the government of the day; understand and support provincial government functions and services; manage the statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; manage staff performance management systems; manage disciplinary and grievance procedures;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions;
• Other: conduct analysis; perform benchmarking; apply conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; conduct diagnostic assessments; facilitate and provide process consultation; influence stakeholders; implement innovative problem-solving; design interventions; conduct interviews; provide leadership; listen effectively; mentor and coach; motivate staff and stakeholders; negotiate effectively; build and maintain professional networks; plan and organise activities; deliver presentations; conduct research; build effective teams; maintain strong interpersonal relationships.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements; Provide a job design service; Provide transversal organisation design and alignment services;
• Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives; Provide input and support with practice enablement and development.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Organisation development theory, practice, and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Analytical skills; Benchmarking skills; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Diagnostic and intervention design skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Influencing, negotiation and motivation skills; Innovative problem-solving skills; Interviewing and listening skills; Mentoring and coaching skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide and support departmental work organisation capacity improvements; Provide a job design service; Provide transversal organisation design and alignment services;
• Provide and facilitate transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives; Provide input and support with practice enablement and development.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Organisation development theory, practice, and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Analytical skills; Benchmarking skills; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Diagnostic and intervention design skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Influencing, negotiation and motivation skills; Innovative problem-solving skills; Interviewing and listening skills; Mentoring and coaching skills.