*SayPro Corporate Services Management

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate SAQA recognised undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) and a post graduate qualification (at NQF 8), in either Public Administration, Social Science, Business Management, Law, Strategic Management, Human Resources or Finance or equivalent. Successful completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. A Master’s Degree (NQF level 9) will be an added advantage. Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience with at least 8 years proven experience as a member of the SMS and a valid driver’s license. Demonstrable public sector leadership acumen. Being able to communicate effectively with excellent people management skills, balanced with demonstrable requisite technical skills. Deep knowledge of the Government legislative framework, Public Service legislative and Policy Framework, Government Medium Term Strategic Framework linked to the National Development Plan, Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and policy development process, Stakeholder management and coordination, Strategic thinking and leadership, Research skills, Financial and Human Resource Management. Knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Competencies & Skills: Management skills including people management and empowerment, and involvement in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership. The ability/experience to create an environment for high performance culture and staff development. Ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal) and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills. Strategic and analytical skills. Research and policy analysis skills. Financial, Computer and project/programme management skills. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be assertive, self-driven, innovative, client and solution orientated and able to work under stressful situations. DUTIES: The successful incumbent will be responsible for rendering corporate services to the Department. Ensure that all Chief Directorates and Directorates under Corporates Services Branch provides adequate support to the Department in line with its mandate, vision and mission, this entails provision of co-ordinated strategic and administrative support to the Department; Manage the provision of integrated planning and programmes by ensuring the development of strategic and operational planning in line with the departmental objectives. Oversee the provision of communication services by ensuring the development and implementation of communication strategies, policies and procedures. Manage Human Resources, Security, Facilities and Legal Services, Manage the provision of information communication and technology management services. Development and Management of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and MTSF project deliverables. Manage internal Organisational Efficiencies and Compliance, Monitoring & Evaluation. Co ordinate all administrative inputs to all external and internal strategic control points, including the Ministry, Parliament and Audit Committee. Manage back end Corporate Services support functions. Manage the branch and its deliverables against the expected Annual Targets and Projects. Manage the budget of the branch in support of business goals and ensure consistent expenditure against plans over the financial year. Undertake various other tasks associated with this role as may be required. Ensuring the Branch’s statutory responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) are adhered to. Ensuring effective and efficient Human Resources planning, business/operational and performance annual planning as well as management of procurement and ensuring sound corporate governance mechanisms for the Branch.