CENTRE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION REF NO: 0003/2024

Five-year fixed term Contract
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) comprising of a basic
salary (70% of package), employer’s contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion. A non-pensionable
allowance equal to 10% of the annual all-inclusive remuneration package is
also payable and 10% HoD allowance.
CENTRE : Pretoria (Arcadia)

REQUIREMENTS :

A Senior Certificate and, a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as
recognised by SAQA and a person may only qualify for an appointment in the
SMS if they have successfully completed an SMS pre-entry programme
(Nyukela) and obtained certificate for Nyukela. At least 10 years’ relevant
experience at a Senior Management Level. Experience in serving as EXCO
member. Experience in managing public sector innovation. Sound
understanding of the National System of Innovation and National Development
Priorities.

Knowledge and Experience:

Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public
Administration Management Act (PAMA). Knowledge of the National
Development Plan (NDP), Advanced Knowledge and experience in Public
Administration and Public Management, Knowledge of the Auditor General’s
prescripts, Advanced Knowledge and experience leading and managing an
innovative institution or a programme, Extensive knowledge and experience in
policy research, policy analysis and/or policy development. A proven track
record in conducting monitoring, evaluations or impact studies.

Advanced knowledge of government’s Human Resource and Labour-related legislation.
Advanced experience in establishing and managing complex relationships and
partnerships. Computer literacy.

Core Competencies:

Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, advanced financial
management skills, Innovation, Knowledge Management, Change
management, People Management and Empowerment.

Personal Profile:

Proactive individual with good verbal and written communication skills.
Innovative, creative and futuristic thinking capabilities. Ability to communicate
with internal, external and international partners. Attention to detail and quality.
A self-starter and willing to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and long
working hours. Ability to communicate and present to all legislative structures
of the public service. Good interpersonal skills, analytical skills, initiative and
teamwork. Self-driven and agile.

DUTIES:

Serve as the Accounting Officer/Head of Department in line with the requisite
legislative and regulatory prescripts. Drive the culture and practices of
innovation in the public service to improve service delivery. Monitor that the
CPSI adheres to the government’s regulatory prescripts. Oversee the
development of, and adherence to, the appropriate financial systems and
internal controls for proper financial and supply chain management and
expenditure control. Manage implementation of the departmental memoranda
of understanding (MoUs) and service level agreements (SLAs).

Ensure that the CPSI has the required systems to track, monitor, and report its performance to
the Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) and other
oversight structures and control points. These include the Audit and Risk
Committee (ARC), Parliament, National Treasury and the Department for
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME). Implement the resolutions of
the ARC. Manage the timely resolution of audit findings and attainment of clean
audit outcomes and fulfil all other responsibilities delegated by legislative
prescripts and the Executive Authority. Lead and manage the planning
processes, development and implementation of the departments’ plans,
programmes and services.

Oversee the development, implementation and
monitoring of Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans in line with
the Department’s mandate and Government Priorities. Assess the risks to the
Department and ensure that the risks are managed and mitigated. Oversee the
development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of legislation
administered or initiated by the MPSA in line with the mandate of the Minister,
including, but not limited to, service delivery improvement, organisational
development, conditions of service, Information Communication and
Technology (ICT), integrity, ethics, conduct and anti-corruption and public
administration transformation and reforms for the effective and efficient delivery
of the Department’s services to its service beneficiaries.

Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and administration of the Department.Develop and review the departmental organisational structure. Manage the
overall operations and resources of the Department. Oversee the
implementation of the Departmental Performance Management and
Development System and maintain harmonious labour relations. Drive equity
and transformation programmes. Provide technical and administrative support
to the Ministry. Provide the Minister with sufficient and necessary information
to enable her to execute her responsibilities and to make informed decisions
on innovation in the public service. Serve as the interface between the Minister
and external stakeholders and partners and between the Executive Authority
and the Department.

Promote and co-ordinate inter and intra-government
relations. Work collaboratively with entities within the Portfolio of the MPSA,
other organs of state and all stakeholders. Liaise with, participate in, and co
-ordinate with, governmental, non-governmental and international institutions.
Participate in the relevant government structures and other fora and any other
structure as directed by the Minister. Ensure the domestication of international
instruments on innovation and other instruments relevant to the mandate and
work of the CPSI. Manage the performance of staff reporting directly to the
Executive Director. Manage the personal development of staff and assess
performance in line with the performance management and development
system.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Tshepo Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 683 2817