DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONSUMER PROTECTION

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Law / Management / Economics or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ relevant functional experience in consumer inspectorate and investigation of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability. Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of consumer matters, dealing with LPCA, CPA legislations, inspectorate and investigation environment. Detailed knowledge of consumer legislation including the following: Consumer Protection Act (National and Provincial), National Credit Act, Access to Information Act. Sound knowledge of regulatory framework for the public service regulations, Public Service Act. Ability to interpret and apply policies, advance knowledge and application general management and project management principles. Reasonable knowledge of the various pieces of legislation to assist in conducting inspections, investigations and persecutions. Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels. Presentation skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Report writing skills. Computer literacy.

Manage and facilitate the consumer complaints handling, adjudication and ADR’s. Facilitate the prohibition of unfair business practices and port of entries in the province. Mediate and negotiate with suppliers of goods and services in terms of LPCA, CPA no 68 of 2008 and the other relevant and applicable legislations on behalf of the consumer. Manage and facilitate consumer court activities. Manage resources of the sub directorate. Represent consumers in the consumer court and provide secretariat services.

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District: Capricorn North The District Director: Capricorn North Education District, Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South The District Director: Capricorn South Education District Private, Bag X 03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South Education District Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director Private Bag X 601 Mahwelereng 0626 805 Rufus Seakamela Street Mahwelereng, 0626. Mopani East Education District Private Bag X 578 Giyani 0826 Old Parliament Building. Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela, Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D, Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle 0510. Head Office The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry) Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, Only Z83 and CV submitted on application, all other documents/proofs are submitted by shortlisted candidates) If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity

PSV Circular 31 of 2026, Post 31/222