Director: Administration Training

Director: Administration Training
Reference: (Ref. 65804/14)
Start Date: 15 Apr 2010
Expiry Date: 30 Apr 2010

Company: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Location: South Africa - Gauteng - Pretoria
Industry: Government and Public Sector
Salary Range: From 652572.00 to 0.00 ANNUALLY SPECIFIED
Interpret and understand the mandate, vision, mission and policy directives of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and translate these into training strategies for the Directorate: Administration Training. Job Description

Director: Administration Training

Total salary package: R652 572 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidates will be required to sign performance contracts and obtain a security clearance on the required level

(Ref. 65804/14)

Requirements:

* Applicants must be in possession of a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
* Experience in the administration requirements of a South African diplomatic mission abroad (Foreign Service experience)
* Extensive experience in public administration and the implementation of the PFMA
* A broad understanding of the National Qualifications Framework
* Knowledge of and experience in the training and skills development environment, as well as Outcomes-based Education, will be an added advantage
* A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.


Competencies:

* Strategic leadership capability
* Analytical skills
* Sound knowledge of mission management
* An understanding of the challenges that Corporate Service Managers face at missions
* Knowledge of the National Qualifications Framework and emerging training and development trends
* The ability to deal with people and course participants at all levels
* Knowledge of South African foreign policy
* Knowledge of corporate governance
* Project management skills and experience
* The ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
* Financial management skills
* Diversity management skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Innovative thinking
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.


Duties:Interpret and understand the mandate, vision, mission and policy directives of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and translate these into training strategies for the Directorate: Administration Training

* Provide strategic leadership in the overall management of the Directorate: Administration Training
* Participate in departmental and branch policy and strategy formulation processes
* Implement strategies to ensure compliance to statutory obligations and legislation affecting training delivery in the Directorate: Administration Training
* Provide strategies to set and maintain standards for service delivery, to both internal and external customers
* Provide strategies to set and maintain standards for quality assurance in the training and outcomes-based assessment processes
* Partner with line managers and build relations with stakeholders in the training and development environment
* Advise on compliance with legislative requirements and related directives
* Ensure that the Department’s principals receive timely and accurate information on training interventions
* Provide advice and support on the functional responsibility (training and development issues)
* Implement and control systems to develop and maintain a credible assessment process
* Ensure effective and efficient people and financial management
* Facilitate an environment that is conducive to learning and provide leadership to ensure course participants develop the behavioural attributes required to become successful Corporate Services Managers
* Develop and implement plans and programmes to deliver financial management training
* Ensure that internal operational systems are designed and improved on a continuous basis.


Enquiries: Ms L Mudau, tel. (012) 351-0645.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

All appointments will be subject to a process of security clearance and qualification verification.

Candidates will be required to undergo a competency assessment process.

Applications must be submitted via a signed Z83 form, accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. Should you not comply with this, your application may not be considered.

Enquiries related to the application process should be directed to Genevieve Mohamed at Human Communications, tel. (011) 807-3260.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: Human Communications, PO Box 1793, Rivonia 2128 or hand-deliver to: 3 Autumn Road, Rivonia 2128 or fax to: 086 619 7692. Alternatively, e-mail to: genevieve2@humancommunications.co.za

Closing date: 30 April 2010.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.