Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services x1
Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services
- Reference Number: 301026/08
- Post Number: POST 37/95
- Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Free State
- Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: Free State
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Salary Level: Level 12
- Salary: R1,101,468 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)
- Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied advertisement
Job Description
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will oversee corporate support functions across the Free State provincial operations, ensuring effective human resource management, information technology, communication, employee wellness, occupational health and safety, security, labour relations and auxiliary services.
The role requires a strategic leader who can develop and implement operational plans, manage budgets and procurement, oversee compliance and audit processes, and provide support to the Provincial Head. The successful candidate will also ensure that corporate support services align with departmental objectives and provide effective support to operational management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 in Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
- At least five years of management experience in a corporate support environment at Assistant Director level.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s licence.
Required Knowledge and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Policy development, implementation and review.
- Administrative processes and procedures.
- Human Resource Management and HR information systems.
- Communication and Information Technology.
- Government legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Financial management and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Planning and execution of operations.
- Programme and project management.
- Problem-solving, analysis and analytical procedures.
- People management and diversity management.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Effective communication.
- Accountability, integrity and ethical conduct.
Key Responsibilities
1. Corporate Support Services Management
- Oversee the delivery of corporate support services within the provincial component.
- Manage Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Communication and Auxiliary Services.
- Oversee Employee Health and Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety and Security, and Labour Relations.
- Ensure that support functions operate efficiently and contribute to departmental objectives.
- Establish effective working relationships between Corporate Support Services and line management.
2. Operational Planning and Performance Reporting
- Lead the development and implementation of the Corporate Support Services Operational Plan.
- Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports covering financial performance, operational performance and risk.
- Monitor implementation of operational plans and ensure that targets are achieved.
- Provide relevant information and management support to the Provincial Head.
3. Financial and Procurement Management
- Manage the component’s budget and procurement processes.
- Ensure sound financial management and compliance with the PFMA and applicable government requirements.
- Monitor expenditure and support the effective use of departmental resources.
4. Policy Development and Compliance
- Analyse existing policies and recommend amendments where necessary.
- Ensure that policies are implemented across the various disciplines within the component.
- Monitor compliance with departmental policies, legislation and relevant procedures.
- Manage the audit process for the component and support the implementation of corrective actions.
5. Provincial Support and Business Continuity
- Support the Provincial Head with event management, information management and business continuity management for the Free State.
- Coordinate corporate support activities to ensure continuity of departmental operations.
- Identify operational risks and support appropriate risk-management measures.
6. Human Resource and People Management
- Manage and supervise employees within the component.
- Promote effective performance management and staff development.
- Ensure appropriate management of people and workplace diversity.
- Encourage accountability, ethical conduct and a professional service culture.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised remuneration is R1,101,468 per annum, offered as an all-inclusive salary package at Salary Level 12.
The supplied advertisement does not specify additional benefits separately.