Arts and Culture Vacancies
 

Closing date Post Reference
11 August 2008 Manager: Information Systems Development Ref. 44636/1
11 August 2008 Assistant Director: Co-ordination Ref. 44636/2
11 August 2008 Archivist: Arrangement and Description (5 Posts) Ref. 44636/3
11 August 2008 Archivist: Reading Room Ref. 44636/4
11 August 2008 Senior Practitioner: Acquisition Management Ref. 44636/5
11 August 2008 Senior Administration Clerk Ref. 44636/6
11 August 2008 Acquisition Management Practitioner Ref. 44636/7

Manager: Information Systems Development
All-inclusive salary package of R344 052 per annum (Ref. 44636/1)

Requirements: 

  • An appropriate three-year degree or a National Diploma, preferably majoring in Systems Development and Business Analysis or Information Management
  • Relevant experience in a fast-paced business environment, with commendable experience in developing and implementing new ICT business solutions
  • Thorough understanding of Open Source Software alternatives to proprietary applications
  • Experience in project management, especially where external service providers are involved
  • A solid understanding of: * Analysis of business processes * Compiling user requirement specifications for information systems to meet service delivery requirements * Setting up and managing agreements with service providers to undertake information system development projects * Change management for successful implementation of new systems * Performance assessment of system, once implemented
  • Experience in strategic and business planning in an IT environment.
Duties: Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of business solutions and will, amongst others:
  • Liaise with users regarding requirements for enhancing existing or developing new information systems
  • Provide contact between users and external service providers who have to undertake the development
  • Manage service level agreements for DAC business systems
  • Co-ordinate the compilation and approval of project proposals and project plans
  • Monitor progress on development projects
  • Guide all change management activities associated with new information system implementation
  • Harmonise plans for individual projects within the Department’s overall IT plan
  • Research and report on technological and other developments that can affect the utilisation of IT in the Department.
Note: Recruitment procedures will include a written test on IT proficiency relevant to the above duties.
Enquiries: Ms L van der Westhuizen, tel. (012) 441-3577.

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Assistant Director: Co-ordination
Chief Directorate: Co-ordination
Salary: R174 243 per annum (Ref. 44636/2)

Requirements: An appropriate three-year degree or a National Diploma. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage

  • Experience in research in the field
  • Research skills
  • Report writing skills
  • An understanding of the South African Public Service and how it operates
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the arts and culture sector will be added advantages
  • A team player
  • An innovative and creative thinker
  • Results-driven
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Duties: Provide strategic and executive support to the Chief Director
  • Develop a system to source, preserve and disseminate relevant information for the Chief Directorate. This would include doing research, reading and summarising documents and preparing documentation for the relevant users
  • Provide a secretariat service for meetings, workshops, etc organised by the Directorate
  • Develop plans and prepare monthly reports for the Chief Directorate
Enquiries: Ms L van der Westhuizen, tel. (012) 441-3577.

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Archivist: Arrangement and Description (5 Posts)
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/3)

Requirements:  A three-year Bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma with an appropriate major subject, such as History or Information Management in areas such as museums, libraries, archives and heritage institutions

  • No practical experience in an archival institution is necessary
  • Proven research aptitude in and knowledge of research methodologies
  • Good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy, reliability, neatness and perseverance to finalise tasks.
Duties:
  • Arrange and describe records
  • Offer assistance in the Reading Room
  • Data coding records
  • Answer verbal and written enquiries.
Enquiries: Mr J Matlala, tel. (012) 441-3648.

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Archivist: Reading Room
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/4)

Requirements:  A three-year Bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma with an appropriate major subject, such as History or Information Management in areas such as museums, libraries, archives and heritage institutions

  • No practical experience in an archival institution is necessary
  • Proven research aptitude in and knowledge of research methodologies
  • Good communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy, reliability, neatness and perseverance to finalise tasks.
Duties:
  • Offer assistance in the Reading Room and Court Enquiries Office
  • Data coding records
  • Answer verbal and written enquiries.
Enquiries: Ms L van der Westhuizen, tel. (012) 441-3577.

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Senior Practitioner: Acquisition Management
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R145 920 per annum (Ref. 44636/5)

Requirements:  A three-year degree with Commerce as a major subject or National Diploma with Commerce as a major subject plus three years’ experience and/or Grade 12 plus three years’ experience in Supply Chain Management

  • Computer literacy l Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and other relevant prescripts
  • Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver according to tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of LOGIS and the bids system
  • Supervisory skills.
Duties: Ensure that all prescripts, regulations, delegations and policies are adhered to
  • Execute all functions pertaining to Supply Chain Management
  • Provide tender-related inputs to divisions within the Department
  • Scrutinise specifications to ensure compliance, advertise tenders, compile tender documents and attend tender evaluations
  • Compile acceptance letters
  • Maintain the Supplier Database
  • Execute delegated powers with regard to applicable functions
  • Attend to applicable human resource issues (training, performance assessments)
  • Invite quotations from the Departmental Database on a rotation basis
  • File Provide procurement advice to internal and external clients.
Enquiries: Ms Z Maloka, tel. (012) 441-3730.

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Senior Administration Clerk
Chief Directorate: Investing in Culture
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/6)

Requirements: A Senior Certificate, Computer literacy, with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

  • High sense of responsibility in executing tasks
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Creative and innovative
  • Able to grasp a wide range of issues within the Arts and Culture sector
  • Able to analyse and formulate data
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Linguistic proficiency
  • Good understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultural practices.
Duties: Reporting to the Director: Investing in Culture, the incumbent will provide technical and administrative support to the Chief Directorate. He/she will:
  • Check compliance on the monthly beneficiary reports
  • Keep and maintain data of projects reports submitted on a monthly basis
  • Make logistical arrangements, both nationally and provincially, including Co-ordinators’ travel and accommodation
  • Assist with the arrangement of training programmes
  • Keep and maintain data of projects due for progress payment and follow up with Co-ordinators and Chief Directorate: Finance
  • Assist beneficiaries in developing Business Plans and Contracts during Beneficiary and Quarterly Workshops
  • Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Director.
Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency test to, amongst others, assess computer skills
Enquiries: Mr J Matlala, tel. (012) 441-3648.

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Acquisition Management Practitioner
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R94 326 per annum (Ref. 44636/7)

Requirements:  A Senior Certificate plus two years’ experience in Supply Chain Management 

  • Knowledge of the Public Service Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and PPPFA
  • Good interpersonal relations
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
Duties: Ensure that Supply Chain Management Policies are adhered to
  • Maintain the Suppliers Database
  • Invite quotations from the Departmental Database on a rotation basis
  • Attend the evaluation of quotations
  • File correspondence
  • Provide procurement advice to internal and external clients
  • Offer administration support to Supply Chain Management.
Enquiries: Ms Z Maloka, tel. (012) 441-3730.

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The Department of Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. An indication in this regard will expedite the processing of applications.

 Applications must be submitted on Form Z83,  All sections of the Z83 must be completed and the application form should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (including two recent and contactable referees) and certified copies of the applicant’s ID and educational qualifications.

Note:  Please note that all successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and their appointments will be provisional pending the outcome of a security clearance * Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of assumption of duty * Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only * If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Failure to submit the required documentation will automatically disqualify applications. No faxes or e-mails will be accepted.

All positions are based in Pretoria.

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference and the name of this publication to: The Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Arts and Culture, Private Bag X897, Pretoria 0001. Applications can also be hand delivered to the Department of Arts and Culture, Kingsley Centre, 2nd Floor, cnr Church and Beatrix Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria.

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