Deputy Director General: Corporate Services at The Department of Mineral Resources

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Overview This role is for a Deputy Director General: Corporate Services within The Department of Mineral Resources. The Department's vision is to enable a globally competitive, sustainable, and transformed minerals and mining sector, ensuring all South Africans benefit from the country’s mineral wealth within a legislative framework and as the legitimate custodian of the country's mineral resources. This position contributes to achieving this vision by providing strategic direction and overseeing corporate services functions. What you will do * Provide strategic direction to advance the achievement of the DMPR's missions, strategic objectives mandate. * Ensure the development and implementation of facilities and security strategies and systems for efficient infrastructure management including cleaning services, health and safety, security and reception. * Oversee the development and implementation of human capital management strategies and system and drive the integration and execution of culture, change, wellness, performance, labour relations and other HR services. * Drive the development and execution of communication, Marketing, and Stakeholder Management strategies and systems, media relations, and other stakeholder engagement functions. * Oversee the provision of strategic leadership and support to Minister and Director-General in the execution of their responsibilities relating to oversight of the State Owned Enterprise. * Oversee the management of Information Technology functions of the Department to ensure the establishment of sound information Management Systems. * Oversee the provision of Legal support and advisory service to the Ministry and Department. * Lead and manage the people, financial, governance, compliance, systems and risk aspects of the portfolio and ensure successful execution and delivery of the branch’s priorities, programs and project. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualification:** Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management/ Business Administration/ Public Management/ Public Administration or An appropriate Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8). * **Experience:** Minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior Managerial in a relevant field. * **Skills and Knowledge:** * Communication skills (verbal and written). * Management and organisational skills. * Computer skills. * Creativity and innovation. * Interpersonal skills. * Analytical skills. * Numerical skills. * Organising and co-ordination. * Facilitation and implementation. * Well-developed interpersonal relationships at all levels. * Team work. * Financial Management. * Negotiation and consultation skills. * Problem solving and analysis. * Strategic Capability and leadership. * Change management. * Policy development and implementation. * Legal interpretation and Implementation. * Understanding of DMPR policies, functions, projects etc. * In-depth knowledge of human capital management, knowledge management policies, standards and procedures. * Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks. * System thinking, integration and business process optimisation. * Policy development, strategic planning. * Internal and external communication and liaison. Who should apply Candidates should possess an Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management, or Public Administration, coupled with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior managerial role within a relevant field. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, management, organizational, computer, interpersonal, analytical, and numerical skills, along with creativity, innovation, and capabilities in organizing, coordination, facilitation, and implementation. Furthermore, candidates must have well-developed interpersonal relationships, teamwork abilities, financial management expertise, negotiation and consultation skills, problem-solving and analysis capabilities, strategic capability and leadership, change management proficiency, policy development and implementation experience, and legal interpretation and implementation skills. In-depth knowledge of DMPR policies, functions, projects, human capital management, knowledge management policies, relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, system thinking, business process optimisation, strategic planning, and internal/external communication and liaison is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-general-corporate-services-the-department-of-mineral-resources-1 Source: myjobmag

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