DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISTRICT CORPORATE SERVICES

This vacancy is for a Deputy Director of District Corporate Services within the District Operations directorate of the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in the North West province. It is a re-advertisement, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. There are three posts available, based in the Ngaka Modiri, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati districts. The role operates at a senior level within the district corporate services structure, providing strategic leadership and ensuring that support functions such as human resources, finance, and supply chain management are delivered effectively across the district.

To be considered, applicants must hold a Grade 12 certificate and a three-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, or Supply Chain Management at NQF level 6 or 7. They also need a minimum of five years of relevant working experience in an HRM, SCM, or financial management environment, which must include at least three years at junior management level as an Assistant Director. A valid driver's licence is essential. The department requires knowledge of the PERSAL system, the Walker Financial Management System, HRM regulatory frameworks and acts, and legislation governing supply chain management, including the PPPFA, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations, as well as the Public Service Acts. Strong computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, report writing ability, change management skills, and good stakeholder engagement skills are also required.

The main duties of the post involve coordinating and managing human resource management support services in the district, as well as financial management services and supply chain management support services. The Deputy Director must provide strategic leadership in the district, compile reports, and manage the key performance areas of subordinates. This is a broad corporate services role that requires the incumbent to align district-level support functions with departmental policies and legislative frameworks.

This department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, and it intends to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability through these appointments. Preference will be given to candidates whose transfer, promotion, or appointment will advance representivity, with specific encouragement for African females with disabilities on salary levels 8 to 10, African females on salary levels 11 to 13, and Indian males on salary levels 7 to 12. Applications must be submitted on the amended Z83 form, which must be fully completed, and accompanied by a detailed CV listing at least three referees with current contact details. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce certified documents and qualifications, and foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. The department will conduct personnel suitability checks, and applicants must disclose any directorship or business interests with the state. The department reserves the right not to make appointments, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.