Deputy Director: Projects

REF NO: HR 5/1/2/3/62

SALARY                               :           R896 436 per annum, (all- inclusive)

CENTRE                              :           Compensation Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS                :           Three-year tertiary qualification (on NQF Level 6) in Business Administration/

Public Administration/ Project Management/ Development Studies/ Information Technology and certificate in Project Management. 5 years' functional experience in Managing projects of which 2 years is at junior management level, project governance and within PMO, PMU and/or EPMO environment. Knowledge: Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Monitoring and Evaluation platform. Project management principles and methodologies. Project management information technologies e.g. PMBOK, MS project etc. Application of research methodology. COIDA. Customer service (Batho Pele

Principles). Technical knowledge. Quality management principles and processes. Public policy and framework. Legislative Requirements: Public finance Management Act (PFMA). Public service regulations Act. Public service regulations. Treasury regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS). Promotion of Access to Information Act. Skills: Strategic management. Programme and project management. Strong analytical skills. Financial management. Project monitoring and evaluation. Communication Skills (verbal and written). Conflict management. Decision making. Budgeting and Financial Management. Knowledge management. Continuous improvement. People and Performance Management. Diversity Management. Planning and organizing. Problem solving. Risk Management and Focus Governance. Change Management.

DUTIES                                :    Manage the integration and delivery of priority projects and programmes for

the Compensation Fund. Manage project deliverables in line with Fund and Legislative quality standards and expectations. Provide best practice development and implementation in all projects and programmes. Implement the strategic and operational plan of the strategic management and programme office. Manage finances and physical assets within the strategic management and programme office. Manage resources in the sub-directorate.

ENQUIRIES                          :    Ms M Khosa at 066 478 0037

APPLICATIONS                  :           Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 955, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver

at 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building or Direct Your Applications to: Jobs-CF10@labour.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION                :           Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration,

Compensation Fund.

NOTE                                   :           Coloureds, Indians Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to

apply.

CLOSING DATE                  :    08 August 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE                                   :    All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre- Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the           below                link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department, following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and

a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

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