DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING, POLICY AND PMDS SALARY: Level 13 – R 685,200 per annum (All inclusive package)

●PRETORIA (Ref. 10437/01)

REQUIREMENTS: ●An appropriate Human Resources degree or equivalent qualification and extensive managerial experience PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge: ●Understanding of policy research, analysis and development processes ●Understanding of HRM prescripts in the Public Service ●In-depth knowledge of HR Planning Frameworks and processes ●Information Systems and Intelligence ●Employment Equity practices ●Marketing and branding of HR ●Project management ●DOE policies, functions, projects, and systems ●Strategic planning ●Financial management. Skills: ●Ability to interpret and apply policies ●Research and policy development and implementation ●Report writing and formulation ●Analysis ●Computer literacy ●Strategy and leadership ●Management ●Numeracy ●Facilitation and implementation ●Negotiation and consultation ●Planning and organising ●Problem solving and decision making. Communication: ●Good command of English ●Ability to communicate effectively with staff members at all levels ●Ability to understand complaints and provide guidance. Creativity: ●Organised ●Information evaluation ●Apply initiative ●Tolerance of ambiguity ●Ability to identify problem areas in the development of HRM policies ●Innovative thinking.

DUTIES: ●Provide operational leadership on the activities of the Directorate: HR Planning, Policy and PMDS ●Develop, maintain and implement HR plans, policies and systems ●Monitor and evaluate HR performance (HR annual reports and audits) in the Department ●Promote HR functions ●Performance management ●Provide vision, direction and strategic leadership with regard to HR planning, policies, systems, information and intelligence systems, promotion of HR functions as well as performance management and development ●Integrate and align HR planning, policies, systems, information and intelligence systems as well as promotion of HR functions, performance management, statutory frameworks, departmental objectives and HR budgets ●Provide advice and guidance on HR planning, policies, systems, information and intelligence systems, promotion of HR functions as well as performance management ●Manage staff in the Directorate ●Manage budgets and cash flow ●Manage assets, procurement and payment of goods and services.

ENQUIRIES: Mrs A. Botha, tel. (012) 444 4384.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

NOTE: Applications must be made on a fully completed Z83 form, signed, dated and accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID. References should include present and former supervisors as well as their telephone, fax and e-mail addresses. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. All non SA citizens must attach a certified proof of permanent residence in South Africa. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Applicants are advised not to send their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non collection of these applications. Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw this advertisement, to: The Director-General, Department of Energy, Private Bag X19, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007 for attention: Mr N. Ncongwane. Applications may also be hand-delivered to the Department of Energy at Trevenna Office Campus, 75 Mentjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria. Please note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and proof must be attached thereof. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All applications

must be sent to the address provided above, and not to the specific region(s). The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement within three (3) months of appointment. Should you not be contacted after 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 25 FEBRUARY 2011.

URS 10437

Department of Energy