Deputy Director: Auxiliary Services

Department: Department Of Economic Development, Tourism And Environmental Affairs Of Kwazulu-Natal Is An Equal Opportunity, Affirmat (KwaZulu-Natal) Centre: Head Office Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package) Reference: DSD08/08/2026HO DUTIES Manage the provision of records and information management services; Develop and implement records and information Classification System in line with the Provisions of National Records Services & Archives Act; Implement systematic disposal programme for Departmental records; Manage digital transformation in records and information management; Manage the provision of the office and auxiliary services; Manage the provision of fleet management; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage Resources of the Sub- Directorate. ENQUIRIES Mrs PT Zondi Tel No: (033) 264 2051 Head Office HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: [email protected] Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) List At www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa. NOTE Directions to candidates note to applicants: All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise. Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency to the following checks (security clearance, qualification, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and or /previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. 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. 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. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific 157 training program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Public Administration, Business / Operations Management, Facilities Management and Logistics Management. A minimum of 3 years' experience at junior management level managing multiple operational support functions including auxiliary services, facilities/operations, logistics, fleet and transport, records and information, public-sector administration and/or government operational support services. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Public Sector Governance and Financial Management (the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, PAIA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, government policies, budgeting and expenditure management), Records and Information Management (National Records Services & Achieves Act, Electronic records management, Information governance and compliance, Digital transformation practices, record security, Fleet, Facilities and rental management (fleet/transport, office / rental, cleaning and hygiene, telecommunications, and support services), Contract, Risk and Service Provider management, Operational performance and business improvement., Document Management, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Strategic and operations management, Financial, contract and risk management, Analytical, problem solving and performance management, Leadership, communication and stakeholder management, Digital, change and service delivery management, Computer literacy and Project management.