The National School of Government (NSG) is mandated to train and develop the public servants as a means to realize the national development objectives of the country and thereby support sustainable growth, development and service delivery. The purpose of the NSG is to build an effective and professional public service through the provision of relevant, mandatory training programmes. The National School of Government will give preference to individuals from the previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant position. DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY (Ref: TMD01/2014) APPLICATIONS: FOR ATTENTION: ENQUIRIES: NOTE: Principal: National School of Government, Private Bag X759, Pretoria, 0001 Mr M Mugodo, HR Department, National School of Government by hand at ZK Matthews Building, 70 Meintjes Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria or email to jobs@thensg.gov.za. In connection with the applications kindly contact Mr Mpho Mugodo, (012) 441-6017 and in connection with the post the relevant Senior Manager as indicated below each position. Applications must consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form; a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); certified copies of ID document and educational qualifications. The relevant reference number must be quoted on the application. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. All short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a competence assessment exercise and be subjected to security and qualifications vetting. The National School of Government reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2014 @ 16h00 SALARY: An inclusive remuneration package commencing at R1,201,713.00 per annum, comprising basic salary (60%/70% of package), contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (15% of basic salary) and a flexible portion (salary level 15). Pretoria. A relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent plus extensive and appropriate experience at senior management level in similar types of organizations and roles. Outstanding strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment and communications skills . The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic management and leadership for the roll-out of training interventions on Leadership, Management, Administration and Induction. In addition the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of pre and post training delivery support within the NSG focusing on Marketing the department and its service offerings and providing Technical Support which includes training logistics and learner records management. Formulate, execute, report, monitor and evaluate the Branch strategic plan. Compile the budget for the branch and ensure effective and economical use of allocated funds. Develop and manage key risks that may militate against achievement of objectives. Ensure good governance. Manage, empower and lead a team of senior managers, professionals and experts. The incumbent is required to stimulate interest in the NSG service offerings, establish and structure partnerships with relevant institutions of learning, training providers and other external service providers thereby contributing to the NSG’s training delivery objectives. Provide thought leadership at public service fora (including the Public Sector Training Forum) in the area of capacity building. Support the Principal in his engagements with Cabinet and Parliamentary Committees, domestic and international management development institutions. Attend Cluster meetings on behalf of the Principal. Serve on various governance structures including but not limited to the Executive Committee, Risk Management and Performance Management Committees of the department. Ms MN Tshikwatamba (012) 441-6109 CENTRE: REQUIREMENTS: DUTIES: ENQUIRIES: Page 1 of 2 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME CENTRE: Pretoria STIPEND SALARY: R 5 185.80 per month. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be unemployed graduates from accredited Institutions of Higher Learning who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study that they have completed. Graduates must be unemployed for a period of not more than one (1) year after completion of their studies and have never participated in an internship programme in any government department. Graduate interns should be qualified in the following fields of study which are relevant to the NSG core business: Business Management; Public Management; Human Resources Management; Training and Development; e-Learning; Curriculum and Material Design; Quality Assurance and Accreditation; Monitoring and Evaluation; Financial Management; Procurement Management; Logistics and Facility Management; Information and Communication Technology; Communication and Marketing; Law and Education. CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2014 Unemployed graduates (not residing in in Gauteng) are invited to apply for placement in the Internship Programme via email to jobs@thensg.gov.za. Emailed applications from candidates residing in Gauteng will not be accepted as their applications must be hand-delivered at the National School of Government, 70 Meintjies Street Sunnyside Pretoria 0002 or, alternatively, posted to Private Bag X759, Pretoria, 0001 for the attention of Ms NC Siwisa NB: Candidates should make their own accommodation and transport arrangements. NOTE: Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applications must be accompanied by form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department (or obtainable at: www.gov.za originally signed and dated by the applicant, certified copies of qualifications and ID document. Failure to submit the required documents/information will result in your application not being considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The NSG reserves the right not to place the Interns. ENQUIRIES: For enquiries, please contact Ms Matsoai Hlahane at the following Tel no. (012) 441 6735 or email address: Matsoai.Hlahane@thensg.gov.za. Page 2 of 2