Five (5) year Fixed Term Contract

SALARY : R2 259 984 – R2 545 854 per annum (Level 16), (an all-inclusive remuneration
package) comprising of a basic salary (70% of package), employer’s
contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary)
and a flexible portion. A non-pensionable allowance equal to 10% of the annual
all-inclusive remuneration package is also payable.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A senior Certificate, appropriate postgraduate qualification in Public
Administration, Public Management or Social Services or relevant post
graduate qualifications (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. 10 years of
relevant experience at a senior management level. The candidate must have
executive management experience and experience in monitoring and
evaluation of government policies as well as a thorough understanding of
government policy and administrative processes.

Knowledge in Strategic Leadership, Prescripts, policies and business ethics as well as Government
wide policies. Ability to interpret and apply policies and legislations. Knowledge
of the Constitution, Public Service Act, 1994, Public Finance Management Act,
1999, and the National Development Plan, Deep knowledge of relevant
Government legislation, policies, and priorities, Ability to interpret and apply
policies and legislations. People Management and Empowerment. Financial
management, Project and Programme Management and Change
management.

Personal attributes: Interpersonal relations, Integrity,
Confidential, Courteous, Responsive, Fairness, Credibility, Commitment and
Compassionate. Skills in Report writing, Research, Presentation, Analytical at
macro as well as micro level, Motivational, Decision making, Facilitation,
Project Management and Strategic planning and management, and strategic
thinking.

DUTIES : Serve as the Accounting Officer/ Head of Department in line with the requisite
legislative and regulatory prescripts: Oversee the development of ,and
adherence to, the appropriate financial systems and internal controls for proper
financial and supply chain management and expenditure control, Monitor that
the DMV adheres to the provisions of the government’s regulatory prescripts,

Manage implementation of departmental memorandum of understanding
(MoU’s) and service level agreements ( SLA’s) , Ensure that the DPSA has the
required systems to track, monitor and report on its performance to the Minister
and other oversight structures and control points including the Audit and Risk
Committee, Parliament, National Treasury and the Department for
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Implement the resolutions of
the committee,

Manage the timely resolution of audit findings and attainment
of clean audit outcomes and Fulfill all other responsibilities as delegated by
legislative prescripts and the Executive Authority. Provide strategic direction
and guidance on the provision of Military Veterans socio economic support
services; research and policy services; beneficiary support services; provision
and coordination of housing, pension, compensation and healthcare,

wellness support services benefits for Military Veterans. Guide and direct efficient and
effective delivery of Military Veterans empowerment and stakeholder
management programmes as well as oversee the implementation of Military
Veteran’s Skills development and empowerment programmes. Lead and
manage the planning processes, development and implementation of the
departments Plans,

Programmes and Services: Oversee the development,
implementation and monitoring of Strategic, Annual Performance and
Operational Plans in line with the department’s mandate and Government
Priorities. Assess the risks to the department and ensure that the risks are
managed and mitigated. Oversee the development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of legislation administered or initiated by the Minister
Defence and Military Veterans for in line with the mandate of the Minister.

Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and
administration of the department: Develop and review the departmental
organisational structure, implementation of government policies and legislative
compliance. Serve as the Accounting Officer/ Head of Department in line with
the requisite legislative and regulatory prescripts for financial management,
Manage the overall operations and resources of the department, Oversee the
monitoring of and reporting on Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational
Plans,

Oversee the implementation of the Departmental Performance
Management and Development System and the maintenance of a harmonious
labour relations. Drive the Organisational Development, equity and
transformation programmes,

Provide technical and administrative support to
the Ministry: Provide administration support services to the Ministry, Provide
the Minister with sufficient and necessary information to enable him/her to
execute his/her responsibilities and to make informed decisions, Serve as the
point of interface between the Minister and external stakeholders and partners
and between the Executive Authority and the Department.

Promote and Coordinate inter and intra-government relations: Participate and represent the department in various for a, Work collaboratively with entities within the
Portfolio of the Ministry for Public Service and Administration (MPSA), other
organs of state and all stakeholders, Liaise with, participate in, and co-ordinate
with, governmental, non-governmental and international institutions,
Participate in the relevant Government Clusters and other relevant fora such
as the committee for Directors-General (FOSAD) and any other structure as
Directed by the Minister.

Manage the performance of staff reporting directly to
the Director General: Conclude performance agreements with Programme
Managers (Branch Heads) and other staff reporting directly to the DirectorGeneral, Manage the Personal Development of staff and assess performance
in line with the Performance Management and Development System.

ENQUIRIES : Mr P.J Sengwane Tel No: (012) 765 9358