Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate NQF 6/7 National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management or Professional Ethics qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Risk Management, Ethics / Integrity Management environment. Business Continuity Management, Fraud Risk Management. Active registration with a Risk / Ethics professional body will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence.
The successful candidate will be required to Implement and support the development of risk, business continuity and Integrity management frameworks, policies and plans; Organise and participate in awareness, training and stakeholder support; Provide support in facilitating risk, integrity, business continuity and integrity management assessments;
Implement risk, integrity and business continuity monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms; and Perform secretarial and administrative support for the relevant Committees. Skills, Training, and Competencies: The successful candidate must have: In-depth knowledge of a variety of aspects such as Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Public Sector Integrity Management, Business Continuity Management Framework/ Standards, Code of Conduct for Public Servants, Protected Disclosures Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA), Anti-corruption initiatives in the Public Services, Professional Ethics infrastructure in the Public Services, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Risk Management principles and practices.
Government systems. Knowledge of the Integrity Management Framework. Skills: Excellent skills in Problem Solving and risk analysis, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Analytical skills, Planning, coordination and organising skills.
Good communication skills, Computer literacy, time management, report writing, presentation and facilitation, Committee administration and minute-taking, conflict management. Attributes: Ability to work independently, integrity and honesty, professionalism, respect, teamwork and innovation.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: [email protected]. The EDTEA districts addresses are as follows: Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided.
For attention: Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa
Ms. Z. Dlamini Tel No: (033) 264 2530
NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department. males and people with disabilities will be given preference.
To Applicants: All attachments for Email applications must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the z83 and cv directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hard-copy application as directed.
The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments. All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the above-mentioned posts at any time before an appointment.
All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided.
Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY.
Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the SouthAfrican QualificationsAuthority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise.
Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome from the State SecurityAgency and to the following checks (security clearance, qualifications, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and/or previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Before appointment to SMS positions, the appointee must obtain a pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training program applicable to all applicants aspiring to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme.
Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to cover any travel and subsistence costs associated with recruitment processes.
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
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