About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a Deputy Director General: Corporate Services based at the Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role involves providing strategic direction that aligns with the department’s mission and objectives, ensuring effective infrastructure management and human capital strategies. The Deputy Director General will play a crucial part in advancing the department’s goals, making a significant impact on the public service landscape in South Africa.
In this position, you will oversee the development and execution of various strategies, including facilities management, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Your leadership will directly contribute to the success of the Minister and Director-General, enhancing the department’s capacity to serve the community. The work you do will not only support the operational needs of the department but will also improve service delivery to the citizens of Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to creating an efficient and accountable public service that meets the needs of the citizens of South Africa. Its mission is to ensure that the public service operates effectively and transparently, promoting the values of professionalism, integrity, and service excellence. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans through dedicated public service.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strategic leadership to advance the department’s missions and objectives.
- Develop and implement facilities and security strategies for efficient infrastructure management.
- Oversee human capital management strategies, including culture, wellness, and performance.
- Drive communication, marketing, and stakeholder management strategies.
- Support the Minister and Director-General in overseeing State Owned Enterprises.
- Manage Information Technology functions to ensure sound information management systems.
- Provide legal support and advisory services to the Ministry and Department.
- Lead and manage financial, governance, and compliance aspects of the portfolio.
What You’ll Need
- Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Public Management, or a related field (NQF Level 8).
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial role.
- In-depth knowledge of human capital management and relevant legislation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic leadership abilities.
- Creativity and innovation in developing policies and strategies.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management/ Business Administration/ / Public Management/ Public Administration or an appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) Plus minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior managerial in a relevant field.Knowledge of: Understanding of DMPR policies, functions, projects etc.
In-depth knowledge of human capital management, knowledge management policies, standards and procedures.
Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Systems thinking, integration and business process optimisation.
Policy development, strategic planning.
Internal and external communication and liaison.
Skills: Communication skills (verbal and written).
Management and organisational skills.
Computer skills.
Creativity and innovation.
Interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Numerical skills.
Organising and co-ordination.
Facilitation and implementation.
Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels.
Teamwork.
Financial Management.
Negotiation and consultation skills.
Problem solving and analysis.
Strategic Capability and leadership.
Change management.
Policy development and implementation.
Legal interpretation and Implementation; Thinking Demand: Creative/ innovative thinker.
Ability to analyse information.
Logical.
Objective.
Accurate.
Diplomatic.
Job Duties
Provide strategic direction to advance the achievement of the DMPR's missions, strategic objectives mandate.Ensure the development and implementation of facilities and security strategies and systems for efficient infrastructure management including cleaning services, health and safety, security and reception.
Oversee the development and implementation of human capital management strategies and system and drive the integration and execution of culture, change, wellness, performance, labour relations and other HR services.
Drive the development and execution of communication, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management strategies and systems, media relations, and other stakeholder engagement functions.
Oversee the provision of strategic leadership and support to Minister and Director-General in the execution of their responsibilities relating to oversight of the State Owned Enterprise.
Oversee the management of Information Technology functions of the Department to ensure the establishment of sound information Management Systems.
Oversee the provision of Legal support and advisory service to the Ministry and Department.
Lead and manage the people, financial, governance, compliance, systems and risk aspects of the portfolio and ensure successful execution and delivery of the branch’s priorities, programs and project.
