Job Details

Manage Human Resource practices and capacity development.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant post:

Senior General Manager: Corporate Services (1 Post) (Ref. LDHSD 02/001)
Salary package: R976 317 per annum (inclusive remuneration package) (Level 15)
Head Office (Polokwane)

Requirements: Qualifications and competencies:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or three-year National Diploma
  
• An appropriate postgraduate qualification will be a strong recommendation).
  

Personal attributes:

• The willingness to work under changing and difficult circumstances
  
• A client-focused Human Resource strategist
• A good background in turnaround and change management strategy
  
• Proactiveness and independence
• The ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency in meeting deadlines
• Team player orientation and flexibility.
  

Knowledge and skills:

• Relevant prescripts and procedures pertaining to Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Human Resource Development and Organisational Development, as well as the legislative framework governing the Public Service
  
• The Public Service Act, 1994, as amended
• Public Service Regulations, 2001, as amended
  
• The Labour Relations Act, 1995, as amended
  
• The Public Finance Management Act, 1999
  
• The Skills Development Act, 1998
• Research
• Strategic planning
  
• Policy analysis and development
  
• Planning and organisation
  
• People management
• Financial management
• Good communication
  
• Policy formulation and co-ordination.
  

Key performance areas:

• Provide leadership and strategic management in the following areas: * Human Resource Management and Development Services * Human Resource Planning and Research * Government Information Management and Technology * Social Development Human Resources * Employee Health and Wellness Programme
  
• Manage Human Resource practices and capacity development
• Manage Human Resource organisational strategy and planning
• Manage and utilise human, physical and financial resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Applications should be submitted on the Z83 Form, obtainable from any Government institution, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of the required qualifications.

All applications should be addressed to the Head of Department, Department of Health and Social Development, and posted to Private Bag X9302, Polokwane 0700 or handdelivered in Office No 63, New Building, No 18 College Street, Polokwane.

The Department of Health and Social Development is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to individuals from disadvantaged communities.

The closing date for applications is 12 March 2010.

NB:

• Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only
  
• Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
  

The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance, the disclosure of financial interests and the signing of a contract of employment for members of Senior Management Services

General enquiries about the advertised post should be directed to Mr J Mabila/Mr LM Maselesele at (015) 293-6126 or Ms PR Mokgonyana at (015) 293-6142, during office hours.