Jobs at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 / Degree in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Management / Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Finance / Economics / Business Management / Fund Administration / Engineering or equivalent in the related field environment at middle / senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage and provide oversight services for programmes to enhance universal access to support the achievement of the department’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will manage and monitor the design and implementation of the digital development fund policies, programmes and models to enable the delivery of the Universal Services and Access Agency. Manage and facilitate funding projects that improve the necessary infrastructure for digital technologies for broadband networks, connectivity, data centres, smart city technologies, and technical startups.
• Support digital skills development programmes and support SMMEs of ICTs to improve productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness. Facilitate and support the establishment of funding models and schemes to enable access to universal services. Manage capital provision for startups and existing companies to develop digital technologies and infrastructure. Identify and select projects or companies that align with the fund’s objectives. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with technological companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and international organisations. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance. 

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7/ Degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour Relations/ Business Management/ Public Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. An Honours degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Human Capital Management environment at the middle/senior management level.

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage and drive the provision of HR planning and administration services. The successful candidate will manage and drive the design, maintenance, and implementation of HR planning, administration, and employment equity policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures, processes and governance thereof. Manage initiatives and processes to enhance employee experience by driving and monitoring the delivery of effective and efficient human resource planning and administration services that directly impact the workforce, from talent attraction to off-boarding, making their experience a priority.
• Manage and monitor the administration of employee information management systems and provide insights and trends to enable data-driven HR reporting and decision-making. Manage and drive processes to define long-term and mid-term HR and EE plans aligned with the business planning cycle and that support execution of the broader business strategy and direction. Manage and monitor the implementation of total rewards and on-time and employee attendance policies, processes, systems, and provide reporting for decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Manage, maintain and coordinate the review and design of HR delegations of authority and personnel records. Recommend and drive opportunities to enhance improvement and performance. Manage and drive HR planning, administration and employment equity initiatives to support the business priorities that drive innovation and enhance business processes. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7/ Degree in Operations Management/ Organisational Development/ Labour Relations/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resource Management or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. An Honours Degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Employee Relations, Organisational Design and Employee Wellness at middle/senior management level with at least 3 years in Employee/Labour Relations environment. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage, drive, and facilitate the implementation of employee relations, organisational design and employee health and wellness services and programmes. The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, maintenance and the implementation of employee relations, organisational design and employee health and wellness policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures and processes and governance thereof. Manage, coordinate and conduct organisational functionality assessments and drive the review and alignment of the service delivery model and strategy.
• Manage, review, design and maintain organisational structure and positions to ensure validity, cost effectiveness and consistency and responsiveness to business needs. Manage, facilitate and drive the provision of sound employee relations services, and serve as the chief negotiator on behalf of the Department. Provide sound advice on all ER-related matters/processes, including rights and obligations, and facilitate capacity building programs to empower employees on ER matters and supervisors on discipline management. Manage and ensure the availability of updated and reliable department job architecture, including job families and profiles/descriptions, identifying critical competencies/skills and approved job grades confirmed through job evaluation.
• Design and drive the implementation of a change management and culture transformation framework, plans, and initiatives aligned with the organisation’s values, including the voice of employees and the employee value proposition. Manage and promote the design and implementation of productivity and wellness management services programmes, including counselling, life management, referral, advocacy, awareness and education interventions.
• Advise management, recommend, and drive opportunities to enhance performance and create fit-for-purpose OD and EHW functions. Advise, manage and drive organisational design, employee relations, and health wellness initiatives to support the business priorities that drive innovation and enhance organisational performance. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and managing compliance. 

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Accounting / Financial Management / Economics / Finance / Development Finance / Development Studies or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Business Investment environment at middle / senior managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage, facilitate and support the investment strategies and initiatives and financial sustainability of SOEs. The successful candidate will manage the Investigation/research of policy, local and international guidelines appropriate to investment in SOEs and funding thereof and establish an investment and capital structuring governance framework aligned with government policy and priorities. Manage the assessment of investment strategies, initiatives, CAPEX projects, mergers and acquisitions, including applications in terms of Section 54 of the PFMA, for financial viability, recommend and support implementation for the sustainability of SOEs.
• Manage the Investigation/research, assessment and support for appropriate capital structuring strategies, equity and debt (including repayments) and requirements for state funding allocation and guarantees. Support the implementation and monitor progress of capital structuring strategies and CAPEX projects, mergers and acquisitions, assess performance and risks (including cost escalations and time delays) and recommend.
• Manage the facilitation of the appropriate funding (MTEF, Guarantees, Adjustment Estimates of National Expenditure) of Telecommunications & IT Sector SOEs and monitor their financial sustainability. Manage the analysis of financial reports to monitor financial accountability, transparency and risks of the SOEs on investments, CAPEX and capital structures and support compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and regulations. Manage the processes of facilitating the Minister’s execution of oversight responsibilities over the BBBEE Council, including analysis of reports and making recommendations. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and manage compliance. 

go to method of application »

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Auditing / Law / Accounting / Finance / Commerce or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Corporate Governance / Compliance / Law / Auditing / Finance field at Assistant Director level/middle management, of which three (3) years must be in an oversight environment relating to corporate governance or audit.

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to provide technical analysis, monitor, coordinate and prepare submissions / reports in relation to the provision of SOE corporate governance oversight services. The successful candidate will conduct benchmarking of policies, laws, standards and best practice frameworks appropriate to governance of SOEs and develop / review the DCDT SOE governance framework, standard operating procedures, as well as shareholder compacts, governance agreements and memoranda of incorporation relating to SOEs.
• Coordinate and implement processes relating to the appointment and remuneration of SOE board members and prepare recommendations. Analyse SOE submissions relating to the appointment and remuneration of top executives (e.g. CEOs, CFOs) and ensure compliance with related prescripts, policies and frameworks. Coordinate and implement processes supporting the Minister’s participation in Annual General Meetings of SOEs, including analysis of annual reports, shareholder resolutions and related submissions and prepare recommendations. Implement processes for tabling of SOE annual reports in Parliament.
• Facilitate processes for conducting board and committee evaluations and monitor implementation of governance improvement plans. Analyse governance performance and compliance reports from SOEs relating to performance targets agreed to in the shareholder compacts and governance agreement, and prepare a report on the outcomes and recommendations. Facilitate processes for conducting investigations into all allegations of irregularities/misconduct (e.g., corruption, fraud, unethical behaviour, etc.) in SOEs, and monitor the implementation of recommendations and interventions. Contribute to key results relating to the job environment, such as project management, operational excellence, compliance and stakeholder relations.