DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
The Department of Science and Innovation is an affirmative action employer, and coloured people, white women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.

NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be emailed to saoshs@dst.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 27 January 2023

NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be accompanied by
a fully completed and signed new Z83 form and up-to-date curriculum vitae
only (including three contactable referees). Each application for employment
form must be fully completed, duly signed, dated and initialed by the applicant,
failure to do so will result in your application not being considered. Failure to
fully complete, initial and sign this form will lead to disqualification of the
application during the selection process. No copies/attachments/proof of
application, only Z83 and CV. Human Resources will request certified
documents from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. A
new application for employment form (Z83) became effective as of 1 January 2021. Individuals applying for a post must submit the new application form,
which can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on
the old forms will not be considered. Applications must be emailed to the email
address specified for the particular post. Applications received on the wrong
email address will be disqualified. Applications must be submitted as one
combined document. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personal
suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, previous
employment verification and verification of qualifications and creditworthiness).
It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by
the South African Qualifications Authority. The Department will respond only to
shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified
by the Department. The Department reserves the right not to make any
appointment. All candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions
will be subjected to a technical exercise to test relevant technical elements of
the job, the logistics for which will be communicated by the Department.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will
recommend candidates to undergo a generic managerial competency
assessment in compliance with the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) directive on the implementation of competency-based
assessments and using the mandated DPSA SMS competency-assessment
tools. All SMS candidates must have completed a senior management
leadership programme with either the National School of Government (NSG)
or a higher education institution accredited by the NSG (see
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/).
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of this on or before day
of interview. For more information on the course please visit the NSG website:
https://www.thensg.gov.za.
OTHER POST

POST 01/211 : SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
(One-Year Contract)
SALARY : R331 188 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 qualification in social science, the built environment,
geography, development studies or related field. A certificate in project
management and geographic information systems (GIS) would be an
advantage. At least two years’ working experience in an innovation for service
delivery environment, where innovation and technology solutions have been
applied to improve municipal water, energy or sanitation services, or ICT used
for or sustainable human settlements. Basic understanding of science and
technology and its impact on development. Basic understanding of the national
system of innovation and European Union-funded programmes. Basic
understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and projectmanagement principles. Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills (Microsoft Word and
Excel) and ArcGIS software. Time management, basic research and analytical 108
skills. Proactive and able to take initiative. Ability to work as part of a team and
under pressure.

DUTIES : Provide content and research support for the Viability and Validation of
Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP). Monitor the VVISDP’s
expenditure, implementation and project deliverables. Provide programme
administration. Coordinate logistics for the VVISDP and serve as secretariat.
Support the programme’s GIS database and spatial mapping.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nontobeko Nkosi Tel No: 012 843 6861