Director–General: Department Of Public Service And Administration (Dpsa)

Requirements

Qualifications: A post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in the field of Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Administration/ Economic and Management Sciences/Law or related qualification as recognized by SAQA an additional qualification in Labour/Public Law will be an added advantage. Experience: 10 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Experience in working in the South African Public Service /Public Sector/Private Sector. A 78 proven track record in leading and transforming organisations. Proven track record and impact on organisational performance and governance. Proven track record in policy analysis and public policy development and impact studies. Extensive experience in leading and managing an institution or a program. Experience in establishing and managing complex relationships and partnerships. Advanced experience in Strategic Management, Financial management, Human Resources Management and Risk management. Demonstratable track record in change management. Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Public Administration/ Public Management theories and practices. Extensive knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies and plans related to the public service/public sector. Extensive knowledge of relevant Government legislation and policies that the department is required to comply with. Extensive knowledge of the structure and operations of the Public Service / Public Sector. Knowledge of systems and digital transformation. Extensive knowledge in research, monitoring, and evaluation will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Decision-making, problem solving, innovation, stakeholder management, diversity management, communication, information management, interpersonal relations, facilitation, negotiation, conflict management, analytical skills and adaptability, change management, visionary leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Minister for the Public Service and Administration; the Director-General will be responsible for; Providing technical and administrative support to the Ministry. Supporting the Minister in leading South Africa’s Public Service and Administration agenda locally and internationally. Leading the development and implementation of norms and standards/policies and interventions for the transformation of the Public Service in line with the mandate of the department. Serving as the Accounting Officer/ Head of Department in line with the relevant legislative and regulatory prescripts. Creating robust and agile policy development and reviewing environment to ensure that the department continuously addresses the needs of the public service. Providing strategic leadership and management of the development and implementation of the strategies and the related plans. Providing strategic leadership and management for the design and implementation of the requisite systems and tools to ensure execution, monitoring, and evaluation of the department’s strategies and plans and the reporting thereon to the Minister and to the applicable external control points and oversight bodies. Strengthening the department’s governance processes, compliance, and organisational capacity to deliver on its mandate. Managing the performance and development of employees reporting directly to the Director- General. Promoting and coordinating inter and intra-governmental relations and participation in the work of the Forum of South African Directors-General and various Government clusters.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr. Themba Dubazana: Themba.Dubazana@dpsa.gov.za or Tel No: (012) 336 11198. 79