Job Opportunities at Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC)

REQUIREMENTS    :  

•  Ideal candidate's profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor Degree/ Bachelor of Technology degree NQF level 7 in the field of Social Sciences / Monitoring and Evaluation/ Public Administration / Development Management.
• 3-4 years' experience at an Assistant Director level or equivalent level in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development of Public Administrative Practices, Data Management, Data Analysis, Project Planning and Management. Experience in inspections will be an added advantage.

DUTIES    :    

• Conduct service delivery inspections and research. Statistical reporting, data collection and analysis. Conduct Citizens forum, outreaches, awareness and stakeholder engagements. Promote Constitutional Values and Principles in the Province. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of Departmental quarterly and annual performance in the compliance to Constitutional Values and Principles. Provide support in conducting research on Leadership and Human Resource Practices in the Public Service.
• Provide support to the Organisation through participation in various committees of the Organisation. Evaluate the performance of the North-West Provincial Public Service using indicators and standards for each of the CVPs in Section 195 of the Constitution.
• Design and develop research projects' proposals and/or project plans. Conduct monitoring and evaluation and research on Public Administration as per the mandate of the PSC. Evaluate Public Administration practices in the Provincial Departments and develop solutions to identified challenges.
• Conduct service delivery investigations and inspections. Conduct Research in Human Resource Management and Development Practices and develop solutions to identified challenges. Draft reports emanating from the key performance areas, including the report on Compliance of the Constitutional Values and Principles (Section 196).

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REQUIREMENTS    :  

•  An applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12. An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in Law (NQF Level 7). A minimum experience of 3 years' experience in a legal environment or equivalent experience in a related field including in the private sector. Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good interpersonal relations.

DUTIES    :    

• Conduct legal research and support. Assist in drafting legal opinions for the PSC and OPSC. Assist in providing legal advice and support to the PSC and OPSC.
• Draft MoU/Contracts and provide secretariat support to the MoU Committee. Provide legal administration support. Provide assistance in relation to legal advisory opinions and coordinate compliance with PAIA & POPIA. Render assistance in the management of litigation processes.

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REQUIREMENTS 

• An applicant must be in possession of a: Senior Certificate/ Grade 12. A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the field of Social Sciences, Labour Relations/Law/Public Administration/Management, Industrial Psychology, Office Administration/Management, Human Resources Management 2-3 years' experience as State Administration Officer / Administrative Officer / Personal Assistant or equivalent experience in a related field, including in the private sector. 2-3 years' experience in M&E and Research/ Investigations/ Ethics Management at salary level 7/8 or equivalent will serve as added advantage. Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

DUTIES    :  

•  Provide support and assist in: Conducting investigations of Grievances and Complaints emanating from the Provincial Departments. Handling of cases from National Anti-Corruption Hotline. Collecting and Consolidating the six- monthly grievance reports from Provincial Departments. Advocacy.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of adherence by Provincial Departments to the Constitutional Values and Principles Governing Public Administration. Professional Ethics. Research Projects. Service Delivery Inspections. Collating information relating to financial misconduct from the Provincial Departments. Management of Financial Disclosure Framework in the Province. Compiling bi-annual report in the implementation of the PSC recommendations and update system and databases. Attend to ad hoc functions as may be directed by the Provincial Director.
• Corporate service support (human resources management, financial management-expenditure monitoring), supply chain management, cleaning services, records management, facility management, security services, leave administration, PMDS, petty cash management, management of invoices, gift management, asset management, etc.) to the Provincial Director and Commissioner. Perform any duties assigned by the Provincial Director and participate in various committees.

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REQUIREMENTS 

• An applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12. A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications. 2-3 years' working experience in the communications field. Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

DUTIES    :  

•  To provide internal communication support. Propose research and write articles for the internal publications. Assist with monitoring and sending out Internal Communication e-mails to staff. Liaise with IT regarding updates on Intranet. Take pictures during internal events. Assist with organizing Information Sessions and other internal events. Photography. Provide External Communication Support. Monitor and analyze newspaper articles daily and advise management on issues requiring immediate attention.
• Compile and distribute "In the News" to the Provincial based Commissioner and staff. Assist to compile media statements and alerts. Assist with organizing media briefings and other external events including CVP awareness programmes and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Awareness programmes.
• Assist with branding during events and exhibitions. Assist in updating the media list, management of social media platforms such as livestreaming of PSC of events on Social Media platforms. Assist with managing the PSC's Social Media Accounts (e.g Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp group. Assist with Community outreach and mobilization. Assist in facilitating the resolution of service delivery complaints through engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in engaging with the citizens affected by the service delivery issues. Assist with the design and production of branding materials including pamphlets, posters, banners and other promotional material to stakeholders. Provide Administration support. Compile monthly reports. Assist with evidence for quarterly reports and assist with safekeeping of branding materials and equipment such as cameras.

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REQUIREMENTS    :    

• Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4). A Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) or a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant, Public Administration or Public Management.
• 5 years' experience in the Public Sector/ Private sector of which at least 3 years must involve providing support service to senior management.

DUTIES    :    

• Rendering administrative support service to the Commissioner. Provide secretarial and personal assistant services to the Commissioner. To control expenditure in the Office of the Commissioner.
• To coordinate information for the Commissioner's reporting and cluster commitments. Provide personal support to the Commissioner.

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REQUIREMENTS    :    

• Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4). A Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) or a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant, Public Administration or Public Management.
• 5 years' experience in the Public Sector/ Private sector of which at least 3 years must involve providing support service to senior management.

DUTIES    :    

• Rendering administrative support service to the Commissioner. Provide secretarial and personal assistant services to the Commissioner. To control expenditure in the Office of the Commissioner.
• To coordinate information for the Commissioner's reporting and cluster commitments. Provide personal support to the Commissioner.

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REQUIREMENTS    :    

• Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4). A Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) or a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant, Public Administration or Public Management.
• 5 years' experience in the Public Sector/ Private sector of which at least 3 years must involve providing support service to senior management.

DUTIES    :    

• Rendering administrative support service to the Commissioner. Provide secretarial and personal assistant services to the Commissioner. To control expenditure in the Office of the Commissioner.
• To coordinate information for the Commissioner's reporting and cluster commitments. Provide personal support to the Commissioner.