ANNEXURE H
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
APPLICATIONS : The Department of Public Enterprises, Private Bag X15, Pretoria, 0028 or hand
deliver at 1090 Infotech Building, Arcadia Hilda Street, Hatfield 0028
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources
CLOSING DATE : 23 December 2016
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by
certified copies of qualifications, ID as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be
considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence
will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening
and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Failure
to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being
considered. Please visit our website at www.dpe.gov.za. Click on vacancies and
ensure you follow the link to apply online.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 49/203 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO/
DPE/2016/036
Branch: Economic Impact and Policy Alignment Unit
SALARY : R1 068 564 per annum Level 14 (all-Inclusive flexible remuneration package
consisting of a basic salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured
according to individual needs).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science. A
Master’s degree in Science or Environmental Studies will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience at senior management level, and in environmental
policy analysis and development, environmental management, policy
interpretation, public policy and governance, and regulation. An understanding of
the State-owned Companies’ (SOC) business environment will be an added
advantage. Experience in and understanding of the energy, transport, mining and
manufacturing sectors will be highly recommended. Knowledge and in-depth
understanding of the government’s energy and environmental policies and all
relevant legislation will be highly recommended, including National Climate Change
Response, 2007, Long Term Mitigation Scenarios, Long Term Adaptation
Scenarios, National Bio-fuels Strategy, Climate Change Policy Framework for
SOC, Proposed Carbon Tax and MRV, DoT NAMA process, NEMA, Companies
Act, 1973, Competition Act, 1998, Legal Succession to the South African Transport
Services Act 9 of 1989 (as amended), South African Airways Act 5 of 2007.
Financial management skills and knowledge of the Public Finance Management
Act and Treasury Regulations .Good communication (solid verbal and written)
skills. Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Strong work ethic,
independent, energetic and motivated. Analytical thinking. Strategic and project
management skills. Ability to work well under pressure and deliver timeously.
Willingness to work extended hours and travel. Exceptional presentation skills.
Sound attention to detail. Ability to manage people. Problem-solving, negotiation,
leadership, research, strategic thinking as well as planning and co-ordination skills
will serve as an advantage
DUTIES : Review environmental policies and legislation to identify any potential gaps or
conflicts with other policies that may pose risks to SOC businesses. Conduct
research, analysis and interpretation of energy, transport, mining and
manufacturing sector policies and regulations to ensure overall policy alignment. .
To drive mainstreaming of sustainability agenda in the SOC businesses. To ensure
alignment of and monitor compliance of the SOC’s environmental and sustainability
policies and strategies to government’s environmental legislation and policies as
well as with international climate change commitments, while maintaining long-term
financial sustainability of their businesses. Oversee the management of SOC’s
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transition to the Low Carbon Economy (LCE). Analyse the policy environment and
associated risks to SOC businesses and develop mechanisms to ensure long-term
sustainability of the SOC businesses. Co-ordinate fast-tracking of approvals of
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the strategic development initiatives
of the SOC. Engage environmental authorities and develop mechanisms to fast
track Water Use Licences. Develop sustainability strategy for the SOCs including
a framework to guide SOC Sustainability Reporting. Analyse other relevant
governance and sustainability reports and codes to establish trends and potential
impact on the SOCs. Support SOC’s initiatives to retain or improve their
competitiveness in the respective markets in the long term through development
and implementation of robust sustainability strategies
ENQUIRIES : Ms Johanna Boya, Tel: (012) 431-1090
POST 49/204 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: LEGAL COUNSEL REF NO DPE/2016/038
Branch: legal and Governance
SALARY : R1 068 564 per annum Level 14 (all-Inclusive flexible remuneration package
consisting of a basic salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured
according to individual needs).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applications are invited from with appropriate experience, preferably in a
corporate/commercial practice environment. LLB degree or equivalent Legal
qualifications or Postgraduate qualification. Admitted Attorney/Advocate of the High
Court of South Africa. At least 5 years’ experience on senior management level and
experience in project/corporate/structured finance transactions. Private Public
Partnerships, international or cross border transactions will be an added
advantage. Knowledge of and experience in mergers and acquisitions, competition
law, regulation and corporate restructuring. Relevant experience in deal negotiation
and structuring. Understanding of Government policies on State Owned
Companies. Clear understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in which
the SOCs operate. Knowledge of various legislation including but not limited to
Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Companies Act, 2008, Environmental laws
and the Constitution, 1996. As a member of the Legal team, assist the business
units on the legal aspects of transactions, ensuring that a particular action,
situation, initiative and/or investment by the State Owned Companies does not
have an adverse reputational or other negative consequences for the State Owned
Companies and the Department. Business acumen to develop short and long term
strategies. Demonstrate commercial and financial expertise. Ability to use
methodical problem solving approach as a foundation for effective decision making
taking into account importance, urgency and risk. Delivery and translation of
business objectives into practical and organized action plans to ensure successful
implementation of such plans. Ability to be part of a team, communicate ideas,
information and business objectives effectively and persuasively resulting in
desired actions and outcomes. Ability to promote collaboration and learning within
and across business boundaries to achieve stakeholder satisfaction. Ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
DUTIES : Drafting and vetting legal, commercial agreements and related documents
including loan and guarantee agreements; Review and advise on transactions
referred to the Department by SOC; Assessing and analysing SOC PFMA
applications, Annual reports, Quarterly reports and Corporate Plans, Assist with the
negotiations for SOC shareholder compacts, and Significance and Materiality
Framework; Draft or comment on relevant legislation and other legal documents
including Cabinet Memoranda; Provide legal services and strategic legal support
to the Department, and engage and liaise with external legal advisors, State
Attorney and Chief State Law Advisors
ENQUIRIES : Ms Johanna Boya, Tel: (012) 431-1090
POST 49/205 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, REF NO: DPE/2016/037
Branch: Manufacturing Enterprises
SALARY : R1 068 564 per annum Level 14(all-Inclusive flexible remuneration package
consisting of a basic salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured
according to individual needs).
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CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A 3 year Degree in Finance related environment with 5 years experience in a Senior
Management position. A postgraduate qualification in the financial environment or
CA (SA) CFA would serve as an advantage. An understanding of current reporting
requirements such as GAAP and IFRS as well Public Finance Management Act,
Companies Act, King III. Solid experience in due diligence reviews, financial ratio
analysis, financial reporting, project management, budget management, problem
solving, negotiation, research, planning and co-ordination. A background in
strategic planning, implementation and monitoring. An individual who is self-
motivated with leadership and people management skills. Must have solid verbal
and written communication skills. Ability to build and manage relationships with key
stakeholders. Specific experience in Government and State owned Companies
(SOC) will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Assess periodic SOC reporting in the Manufacturing Unit. Monitor and evaluate
fundamental developments and financial data for the sectors. Conduct financial
forecasting, sensitivity analysis and benchmarking exercises for the SOCs. Advise
on the adequacy of capital requirements, appropriate capital structure and dividend
policies. Establishment a financial performance regime between Government and
each SOC’s borrowing sand guarantees. Assess and advise on the SOCs’ financial
sustainability. Assist SOCs in sourcing funding. Establish and strengthen
relationships with financiers in order to secure funding at the best possible terms.
Monitor capital expenditure projects. Lead and participate in key projects.
Understand and monitor performances drivers and advice on the appropriateness
of SOC targets and budgets. Advise on the impact of changes in reporting
requirements and related standards. Prepare a company growth analysis when
appropriate, according to investment policy and procedures. Review the investment
strategy of State Owned Companies. Ensure SOCs are compliant with the relevant
Regulations and Statutes. Respond to Parliamentary questions from the Portfolio
Committee and public. Provide strategic advice and management of issues arising
from the SOCs. Lead and manage a team of financial Analyst. Participate in the
development and monitoring the Strategic Plan of the Department and Operational
Plan of the unit. Policy Development and analysis.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Mike Williams, Tel: (012) 431-1222
POST 49/206 : DIRECTOR: TRANSFORMATION AND YOUTH REF NO: DPE/2016/040
Branch: Economic Impact and Policy Alignment
SALARY : R898 743 per annum (Level 13) (all-Inclusive flexible remuneration package
consisting of a basic salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured
according to individual needs).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree in
Developmental Studies or Social Sciences with 5 years’ experience in middle or
senior managerial level in a Transformation management role. Knowledge and
experience in public sector Transformation Agenda will be an added advantage.
Exposure in sectoral and community development programmes targeting
meaningful empowerment of the designated groups, especially Youth, Women and
people living with disabilities. Extensive knowledge of relevant Public Policies and
legislation governing implementation of the developmental and transformation. In
depth knowledge of procurement, skills development, employment equity, job
creation, enterprise development and corporate social investment. The candidate
must demonstrate strong capabilities in strategic thinking, change management,
people management, risk management, as well as quality and project
management. Excellent research and report writing, communication, presentation,
negotiation and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work well under
pressure and meet deadlines are crucial in the position.
DUTIES : Assist the department in the implementation and management of, transformation
agenda in Government. Develop capabilities to enable the Department drive
mainstreaming and to adequately monitor implementation transformation related
requirements applicable to its State-Owned Companies; Interact with internal
stakeholders in the department, the SOCs regarding the Transformation initiatives
and developing the relevant policy frameworks and guidelines to drive
implementation of programmes to ensure radical economic and social
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transformation in the country. Develop programmes for the development of the
designated groups, including rural and township economy. Manage Stakeholders
and maintain sound relationship and regular contact with all social partners
including organs of State. Conduct research to inform the DPE policy positions and
programmes for empowerment of the designated groups. Prepare research
reports, assessment reports and project concepts documents. Ensure appropriate
tools and mechanisms are in place for promoting recognition and that standards
are set for establishing best practices among the SOCs in all focus areas of
transformation matters. Set standards for monitoring and evaluation of the SOC
transformation related programmes and monitor and report progress against the
set objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Johanna Boya Tel: (012) 431-1090
POST 49/207 : DIRECTOR: HRD AND OD, REF NO: DPE/2016/041
Chief Directorate: Human Resources
(Re-advertisement, persons who applied previously need to re-apply)
SALARY : R898 743 per annum (all- inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic
salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured according to individual
needs)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial
Psychology or HR and Post Graduate degree in Organisational Development. 5
years middle / senior managerial experience in Human Resources and
organizational development; Business process management, understanding and
knowledge experience of Job Evaluation, Performance Management government
processes and relevant legislation and policies with specific reference to the Public
Service Act, Regulations and PSCBC Resolutions and prescripts. Research and
analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as team member. Ability to work
under pressure excellent verbal and written communication and strong negotiation
skills, ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at different departmental levels.
DUTIES : The Applicant will be responsible to advise and facilitate alignment of an
organization’s human resource management strategy and practices with the
operational and strategic objectives of the department. The role requires a focus
on key strategic human resource management services and functions as follows
Organisational Development, Work study, Job design and evaluation, HR planning,
HR policy development, Change management facilitation, Human resources
development intervention, Performance management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Benneth Baloyi Tel: (012) 431-1029
POST 49/208 : DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC REGULATION, REF NO: DPE/2016/042
Branch: Transport Enterprises
(Re-advertisement, persons who applied previously need to re-apply)
SALARY : R898 743 per annum (all- inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic
salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured according to individual
needs)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post graduate degree in Economic Regulation or Transport
Economics or Economics or similar qualification with a minimum 5 years
middle/senior managerial level experience in economic regulation, economics and
quantitative analysis .Competition regulation or economics of competition will be an
added advantage . Problem solving skills. Self-motivated . Leadership potential.
Solid verbal and written communication skills. Sound interpersonal skills. Ability to
think strategically. Ability to work under pressure and deliver timeously. Excellent
people management skills.
DUTIES : Research and analysis into economic regulation of rail, ports and pipelines,
Development of strategic positions of the Department relating to economic
regulation of rail, ports and pipelines; Conduct work necessary for the DPE’s
contribution to the establishment of the Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity,
Rail Economic Regulator and Single Transport Economic Regulator; Monitor the
regulatory decisions of existing economic regulators and their effect on Transnet’s
strategy and its financial sustainability; and carry the responsibility of technical
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adviser to the Department on economic regulation and competition regulation
matters. The incumbent will be responsible for providing shareholder oversight of
the state owned freight company, Transnet. This involves ensuring that Transnet
adheres to the requirements of its economic regulators and that DPE plays its role
in striving for a conducive economic regulation environment for Transnet.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Benneth Baloyi, Tel: (012) 431 1029
POST 49/209 : DIRECTOR: FREIGHT OPERATIONS, REF.NO DPE/2016/043
Branch: Transport Enterprises
(Re-advertisement, persons who applied previously need to re-apply)
SALARY : R898 743 (all-Inclusive flexible remuneration package consisting of a basic salary
of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured according to individual
needs).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate post graduate degree in Transport Economics or Transport
Logistics or Industrial Engineering or similar with a minimum 5 years middle/senior
managerial level experience in freight transport logistics and operations, project
management and business intelligence applications. Problem solving skills. Self-
motivated. Leadership potential. Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Sound interpersonal skills. Ability to think strategically. Ability to work under
pressure and deliver timeously. Excellent people management skills.
DUTIES : Develop Shareholder Compact performance indicators and monitor the
performance of Transnet’s operating divisions, conduct benchmarking studies on
operational key performance areas for Transnet; Coordinate and facilitate the
finalisation of the Shareholder Compact; Management of the National Corridor
Performance Measurement system; Monitor and assess Transnet’s operational
strategies; Ensure continuous productive communication, consultation and
strategic alignment within the Department and between the Transport Unit and
external stakeholders, including government, private sector, business and labour.
Carry the responsibility of technical adviser to the Department on Transnet’s
operations. The incumbent will be responsible for providing shareholder oversight
of the state owned freight company, Transnet. This involves ensuring that the
operational strategies and plans of Transnet address the existing inefficiencies and
respond to the freight demands of the economy.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Benneth Baloyi, tel: (012) 431 1029
POST 49/210 : DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE, REF NO DPE/2016/039
Unit: Legal and Governance
(Re-advertisement, persons who applied previously need to re-apply)
SALARY : R898 743 per annum (all- inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic
salary of 70% and 30% flexible portion that can be structured according to individual
needs)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or Post
Graduate Diploma in Compliance /Legal /Quality Management/Risk with 5 years’
experience at middle or senior managerial level in a compliance and risk
management role. Knowledge and experience in public sector compliance
management will be an added advantage. The candidate must demonstrate strong
capabilities in strategic, change, risk, quality and project management as well as
the ability to interpret and codify legal statutes. Excellent report writing,
communication, presentation, negotiation and problem solving skills as well as the
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines are crucial in the position.
DUTIES : Assist the department to comply with applicable laws, regulatory and supervisory
requirements by establishing and maintaining the regulatory universe, compliance
management plans, policies and procedures; Develop capabilities to enable the
Department to adequately monitor key compliance related requirements applicable
to its State-Owned Companies; Promote a compliance culture through effective
training programmes and compliance awareness initiatives in order to enable the
department to manage applicable compliance risks appropriately; Coordinate the
identification and assessment of compliance risks and determination of related
treatment plans; Conduct monitoring programmes to identify and report compliance
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breaches and exposures to relevant authorities and/or structures within the
department; Maintain constant liaison with relevant stakeholders and conduct
ongoing monitoring of the operating environment to ensure that the department
remains responsive to changes in applicable laws, regulatory and supervisory
requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Johanna Boya Tel: (012) 431-1090
OTHER POST
POST 49/211 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-
GENERAL, REF NO: DPE/2016/044
SALARY : R311 784 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of three year tertiary qualification in Public
Administration or an equivalent qualification accompanied by at least 2 year
experience in the same field. The successful candidate must be a dynamic and
confident person, possessing sound interpersonal, and networking skills, the ability
to comprehend and think strategically and good orginazional skills, the ability to
work under pressure, and the willingness to go an extra mile. Excellent business
writing and communication skills and a high level of computer literacy; MS Excel,
MS Word and MS Power-Point; are essential for this position. If you match the
above requirements and skills, then we invite you to apply for the position.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for diary management which entails
effective and efficient management the diary of Director-General, respond to
meeting requests, booking and/ or canceling of appointments and informing the
managers and external clients of changes in the diary. Records Management
entailing recording of all incoming and outgoing document s in the document
registry, creating a database to track documents; follow up on documents
(Memos/Reports/Invoices) that are received by or leave the unit; developing and
maintaining an effective filling system; manage Task list; Effective administration
accurate accounts and Budget administration processes maintained. Drafting and
assessment of memoranda and letters when required. Provide secretarial and
office support to the Director-General. Take minutes of meetings when necessary.
Manage and control the filling system in the office and ensure that it is aligned to
the Public Service Document Management System. Ensure effective office
management by co-ordination of the venues and logistical arrangements for
meetings, conferences, workshops and training for the Director-General. Arrange
Advances, travel and accommodation for the Director-General. Complete
subsistence and travel and accommodation for the Director-General. Handle all
confidential documents according to the prescripts. Manage telephonic
communication in the office of the Director-General. Network/liaise with secretaries
to other SMS members on various issues, appointments, etc. Liaise with other
Government Departments, NGOs and other stakeholders. Receive visitors for the
Director-General’s office and arrange refreshment if need may be.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Johanna Boya, Tel: (012) 431-1090
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