The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a qualified Deputy Director for EPWP Coordination in Pretoria. This crucial role involves managing provincial coordination structures, developing sector plans, and ensuring effective implementation of government poverty alleviation programs.
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EPWP COORDINATION:
REFNO: EP05/2025
SALARY: R849 702 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural Science, Environmental Management Sciences, Development Studies or relevant qualification in the related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the related field of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent).
- Knowledge of poverty alleviation programmes of Government, specifically the EPWP (including applicable legislation governing the implementation of the programme) and programmes implemented in the Environment and Culture Sector, extensive relevant experience in coordination, complex stakeholder management and understanding of government reporting protocols.
- Demonstrated application of relevant legislation relating, but not limited to, Inter-governmental Framework Relations.
- Extensive knowledge of EPWP reporting requirements and systems employed.
- Proven communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- and proven track record in management of staff, Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets & Sound numerical and analytical acumen & Experience in 17 human resources and financial management.
- A Valid Code B drivers’ licence is compulsory & willingness to travel extensively..
DUTIES:
- Ensure effective functioning of the mechanisms for provincial coordination structures.
- Ensure that all the national coordination mechanisms are functional and effective.
- Ensure development of annual/multiyear provincial sector plans.
- Monitor compliance of sector projects with EPWP guidelines.
- Ensure participation of national programmes in the sector.
- Manage staff in the Sub-directorate.
ENQUIRES : Mr M Moela Tel: 012 399 9730 APPLICATIONS : Email: [email protected].
APPLICATIONS:
Cape Town, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or handdeliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.
NOTE:
Human Resource Management NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
All candidates shortlisted for the posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
Following the interview and the technical exercise of all SMS posts, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments.
Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Assistant Director: Internal Control and Compliance with Ref No: CF02/2025 and the post of Director: Atmospheric Policy Regulations and Planning with Ref No CCAQ02/2025 which were advertised on circular 5 of 2025 dated 7 February 2025 have been withdrawn..
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