DIRECTOR-GENERAL: MILITARY VETERANS
REF NO: DMV01/05/2025 Five (5) year Fixed Term Contract Re- advertisement
SALARY : R2 259 984 – R2 545 854 per annum (Level 16), (an all-inclusive remuneration package) comprising of a basic salary (70% of package), employer’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion. A non-pensionable allowance equal to 10% of the annual all-inclusive remuneration package is also payable.
REQUIREMENTS :
- A senior Certificate appropriate postgraduate qualification in Public Administration.
- Public Management or Social Services or relevant post graduate qualifications (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA.
- 10 years of relevant experience at a senior management level.
- The candidate must have executive management experience and experience in monitoring and
evaluation of government policies as well as a thorough understanding of government policy and administrative processes. - Knowledge in Strategic Leadership, Prescripts, policies and business ethics as well as Government
wide policies. - Ability to interpret and apply policies and legislations.
- Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, 1994, Public Finance Management Act,
1999, and the National Development Plan, Deep knowledge of relevant Government legislation, policies, and priorities, Ability to interpret and apply policies and legislations. - People Management and Empowerment.
- Financial management, Project and Programme Management and Change management.
- Person attributes : Interpersonal relations, Integrity, Confidential, Courteous, Responsive, Fairness, Credibility, Commitment and Compassionate.
- Skills in Report and writing Research, Presentation, Analytical at macro as well as micro level, Motivational, Decision making, Facilitation, Project Management and Strategic planning and management, and strategic thinking.
DUTIES :
Serve as the Accounting Officer/ Head of Department in line with the requisite legislative and regulatory prescripts:
- Oversee the development of ,and adherence to, the appropriate financial systems and internal controls for proper financial and supply chain management and expenditure control,
- Monitor that the DMV adheres to the provisions of the government’s regulatory prescripts,
- Manage implementation of departmental memorandum of understanding
(MoU’s) and service level agreements ( SLA’s) , - Ensure that the DPSA has the required systems to track, monitor and report on its performance to the Minister and other oversight structures and control points including the Audit and Risk
Committee, Parliament, National Treasury and the Department for
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Implement the resolutions of
the committee, Manage the timely resolution of audit findings and attainment
of clean audit outcomes and Fulfil all other responsibilities as delegated by
legislative prescripts and the Executive Authority. - Provide strategic direction and guidance on the provision of Military Veterans socio economic support services; research and policy services; beneficiary support services; provision
and coordination of housing, pension, compensation and healthcare, wellness
support services benefits for Military Veterans. - Guide and direct efficient and effective delivery of Military Veterans empowerment and stakeholder
management programmes as well as oversee the implementation of Military
Veteran’s Skills development and empowerment programmes. - Lead and manage the planning processes, development and implementation of the
departments Plans, Programmes and Services: Oversee the development,
implementation and monitoring of Strategic, Annual Performance and
Operational Plans in line with the department’s mandate and Government
Priorities. - Assess the risks to the department and ensure that the risks are managed and mitigated.
- Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of legislation administered or initiated by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans for in line with the mandate of the Minister.
- Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and administration of the department: Develop and review the departmental organisational structure, implementation of government policies and legislative compliance.
Serve as the Accounting Officer/ Head of Department in line with the requisite legislative and regulatory prescripts for financial management
- Manage the overall operations and resources of the department, Oversee the monitoring of reporting on Strategic,
- Annual Performance and Operational Plans,
- Oversee the implementation of the Departmental Performance.
- Management and Development System on maintenance of a harmonious labour relations.
- Drive the Organisational Development, equity and transformation programmes, Provide technical and administrative support to the Ministry.
- Provide administration support services to the Ministry, Provide the Minister with sufficient and necessary information to enable him/her to
- execute his/her responsibilities and to make informed decisions, Serve as the
point of interface between the Minister and external stakeholders and partners
and between the Executive Authority and the Department. - Promote and Coordinate inter and intra-government relations: Participate and represent the
department in various for a, Work collaboratively with entities within the Portfolio of the Ministry for Public Service and Administration (MPSA), other organs of state and all stakeholders, Liaise with, participate in, and co-ordinate with, governmental, non-governmental and international institutions,
Participate in the relevant Government Clusters and other relevant for such as the committee for Directors-General (FOSAD) and any other structure as Directed by the Minister. - Manage the performance of staff reporting directly to the Director General: Conclude performance agreements with Programme Managers (Branch Heads) and other staff reporting directly to the Director General,
- Manage the Personal Development of staff and assess performance in line with the Performance Management and Development System.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P.J Sengwane Tel No: (012) 765 9358
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Department of Military Veterans, Private Bag X943, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Department of Military Veterans corner 328 Festival & Arcadia Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0001.
Email Address: Hra@dmv.gov.za
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.dmv.gov.za/documents/Z83.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV with contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).