DIRECTOR: LABOUR AND SERVICE RELATIONS REF NO:
SECDEF/39/28/22/02
R1 073 187 per annum, (all-inclusive package) consisting of 70% basic salary
and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Defence Head Quarters (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a recognised three (3) years’ Bachelor degree/advance diploma
(NQF level 7) qualification in in Labour Relations / Industrial Relations / Labour
Law). A Dispute Resolution Qualification will be an added advantage. Minimum
of five (5) years’ applicable senior/ middle management working experience in
labour relations. A valid driver’s license. Special requirement: Knowledge and
good understanding of Labour Relation Act, Public Service Act 1994, Public
Service Regulations 2016, Employment Equity Act 1998, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act 1997, Defence Act 2002,Individual Grievances Regulations
2016, Treasury Regulations, Public Financial Management Act. The candidate
will be required to display a high level of diplomacy. Expected to work long
hours and travelling. Excellent verbal, liaison and writing skills. Ability to work
with individuals and teams both at strategic and operational levels. Skills and
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and
Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management.
Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation.
Problem solving and analysis. Client Orientation. Customer Focus and
Communication. Computer literacy. Presentation Communication (written and
verbal).
DUTIES Direct and manage the implementation of sound labour and service relation
system for dealing with PSAP misconduct and incapacity in the DOD. Direct
and manage the implementation of sound labour and service relations system
for dealing with grievances of members and employees in the DOD. Represent
the DOD at judicial and quasi-judicial for a Management and administration of
the Directorate. Manage the expenditure plan of the sub-directorate in relation
to the Directorate’s budget and strategic business plan.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B.Z. Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 355 6209
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X159, Pretoria,
0001 or hand delivered to Armscor Building C/o Nossob & Delmas Ave,
Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001
19 August 2022 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies
will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge &
experience).The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as
endorsed by the NSG. Applicants should therefore attach proof that they have
registered for the Pre-entry Certificate, which can be accessed using the
following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of the successful
completion of the course before the interview commences. Failure to do this
will result in the application being disqualified. No appointment will take place
without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission
of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics
of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and
technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a
generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Directive on the
Implementation of Competency Based Assessments. The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and
time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will
have to undergo full security vetting. DOD may conduct reference checks
which will include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. The
successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security
clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an
employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually
disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any
conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. This is a permanent post and
the incumbent must be prepared to sign a performance agreement as required
for all SMS members, must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a
year after being appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance
process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment
contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose her or
his financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or
perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. This is a permanent post and
the incumbent must be prepared to sign a performance agreement as required
for all SMS members, must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance within a
year after being appointed.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON