Careers at the NSG

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:
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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.
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