POST 33/18 : DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REF NO: DIMS/28/33/25
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package), which consists of a basic salary (70% of package, employer‘s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion to be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines.
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A senior Certificate with Bachelor’s Degree/ Advance Diploma in Management Services/Operations/Production Management or related qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA. Must have 5 years proven experience at middle/senior managerial level in Organisational Design environment which includes, organisational structure design, job evaluation and business process management. The Job Evaluation Panel Training and Advanced Management Development Program will be an added advantage. The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-enrty-programme/. Kindly note that there is specific amount to be paid in order to enrol for the course. Special requirements (Skills needed): In depth understanding of Department of Defence (DOD) mandate in terms of Business Process Architecture, Organisational Design and Integration of Management Systems in the DOD for
better outcomes. In depth knowledge of various applicable legislative frameworks such as the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Labour Relations Act (LRA) Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) organisational design guidelines and directives. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the functional area of organisational design. Knowledge of new developments in organisational design, operations management framework and job analysis. Knowledge of planning, reporting, supply chain management and HR Administration. Formulation and management of organisational design policies, plans and reports. Development and implementation of systems and controls to ensure sound job evaluation
reporting. Computer literacy in MS Office and JE System. Ability to effectively and correctly interpret and apply policy instructions and regulations. Ability to develop effective management reports and to present at senior level fora. Proven advanced writing skills, proof reading, editing and overwriting skills, including report writing and submission. Problem solving and decision making. Project Management. Team leadership. Strongly self-motivated leader with good leadership qualities. Resolve conflicts decisively. Work independently under pressure to meet deadlines. Apply ethics and integrity in the area of work. Confidentiality Reliability. Flexibility. Teamwork. Planning and execution.

DUTIES : Develop and manage Departmental Management Services Policies, Procedures, Plans, SOP’s, Instructions and Guidelines. Manage Organisational Structure Services. Co-ordinate the Department of Defence (DOD) business process architecture as well as the Operational Management Framework (OMF). Manage the administrative support function of the directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms J.P. Bester Tel No: (012) 355 6344
APPLICATIONS : To the Department of Defence, Human Resources Division (Chief Directorate HR Management), Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Bank of Lisbon (Cnr Paul Kruger and Visagie Street) or e-mailed to dhrcm.staffing@dod.mil.za
NOTE : The Department of Defence is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representatively will receive preference.
CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2025 at 16h00

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration at www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit relevant certified copies of qualifications /relevant documentation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre-entry assessments of which one will be a practical exercise and the other must be an Integrity
(Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection Committee shall score both technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. The practical exercise shall determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and shall comprise a formal test to determine a candidate’s proficiency Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment shall be conducted to determine the candidate’s grasp of the ethical principles, ethical decision-making abilities and ethical standards relevant to public service. The logistics of which will be communicated by the department on the date of the interview. Additional to this, the shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (competency based assessments) as mandated by the Department of Public Service and
Administration Senior Management Service competency assessment tools. The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract (Top Secret security clearance). Failure to submit the
required documents will result in your application not being considered. Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement with the Secretary for Defence. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number provided. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. The department reserves the right not to make appointment to the advertised post. Due to the large volumes of applications anticipated, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.