Job Requirements
A minimum NQF level 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Development/Public Management/Administration/ Sociology, Psychology, Education, Behavioural Sciences or related field of study plus 05 years’ relevant middle/senior management level. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. Valid driver’s licence. Ability to travel extensively. Knowledge: Expanded Public Works Programme. Government Job Creation Policies, Programme and Project Management, Training and Enterprise Development, Labour-Intensive methods of construction, Stakeholder Management, Functioning of national, provincial and local government, Monitoring and Evaluation methods, Strategic management processes, Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the management EPWP, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act and other Government prescripts. Structure and functioning of the Department, Departmental standards and regulations, SAQA / NQF framework. Skills: Management skills, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Numerical, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Decision making, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Financial Management, Change Management, Communication, Computer Literacy, Policy Development Decision Making, Conflict Management, Motivational. Personal Attributes: Resourceful, Creative, People orientated, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hard- working, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently.
Duties
Manage the development of plans, strategies and guidelines for DPWI and ensure compliance with applicable frameworks: Conduct feasibility and option analysis studies and research. Determine, define and develop training scope and management plan. Develop and implement training programme processes and systems. Undertake research to develop frameworks. Consult with relevant stakeholders for inputs. Ensure that strategies, plans and guidelines are developed/ reviewed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the government’s strategic objective. Promote the development of norms and standards. Establish interventions to ensure effective implementation of the programmes. Leverage funding between communities, stakeholders, implementing bodies and donors. Conclude strategic partnerships to promote enterprise development. Manage the coordination of EPWP training delivery capacity support within the province: Build and maintain EPWP networks and contacts on training with stakeholders and implementing bodies. Ensure development and maintenance of sound relationship with stakeholders. Promote and encourage participation and inputs from national, municipal, provincial and other institutions; Set-up and lead governance arrangements and structures. Promote EPWP training development and develop communications and marketing strategies. Enhance and ensure a positive communication profile for EPWP within the province. Participate and represent EPWP in key training forums. Intervene and address challenges in training. Manage communication and feedback processes between the EPWP Branch, public bodies and training support organisations. Support the training initiatives of sector programmes. Facilitate as a trainer on EPWP training interventions. Provide support in the process of developing and maintaining training programs. Manage EPWP reporting and monitor data integrity within the province: Monitor the implementation and compliance with the guidelines. Develop information management and reporting tools to manage the capturing, collation, merging, validating and maintenance of EPWP training data. Manage the collating of programmes status reports on the achievement of intended goals and objectives. Analyse of the EPWP training performance data on an ongoing basis and prepare all quarterly and annual performance reports to various stakeholders. Continuously monitoring the system performance to identify areas of improvements, and work with management to prioritise business and information needs and then define new processes for improvement. Ensure that the EPWP training Team has access rights and other relevant functionalities of the EPWP Reporting System – Training Application. Ensure compiling and reporting of quarterly reports and assist with its collections. Intervene and support public bodies in terms of reporting challenges. Verify quarterly performance reports for monitoring performance. Support and oversee interventions for ensuring data quality. Escalate and provide an interface between the Monitoring & Evaluation units and reporting public bodies. Oversee the coordination and management of sustainable livelihoods interventions. Manage the coordination of training support initiatives for EPWP participants. Oversee the implementation (planning, preparation, 230 recruitment, implementation and monitoring) of enterprise development support initiatives by training managers. Implement training development initiatives. Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate. Managing the all the resources i.e. financial, human resources of the Directorate. in line with the departmental policies.
What is the Salary
R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services). 229
Location
Head Office (Pretoria)
How to Apply
submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and
Apply Before:
3/13/2026
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