Roads Agency Limpopo SOC (RAL) was established under the Limpopo Province Roads

Agency Proprietary Limited and Provincial Roads Act 07 of 1998, as amended (RAL Act).
RAL is mandated for the planning, construction, maintenance, control and management
of the Limpopo Provincial road infrastructure. The Head Office of RAL is in Polokwane,
26 Rabe Street.

The Agency hereby invites applications from suitable, innovative, and credible candidates
for the filling of the following vacancies:

GENERAL MANAGER: PLANNING AND DESIGN

5 YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED FIXED- TERM CONTRACT
MARKERT RELATED COST TO COMPANY NEGOTIABLE SALARY

The incumbent will be responsible to provide planning, design and control of roads and
bridges falling under the Agency’s assets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Science in Engineering (Msc Eng) or Master of Engineering (MEng).

• Registered as a Professional Engineer/ Technologist with ECSA.
• 10 years relevant experience (roads, structure, project management), five (5)
years of which are at a senior managerial level.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining engineering, ie Colto.
• Project planning and managerial skills, especially PMBOK.
• Financial and Business Management skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to formulate policies and strategies.
• Strong management skills.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Coordinating, presenting and motivating the divisional business plan and budget.
• Presenting and motivating capex proposals for large expense items.
• Developing and assessing new standards and methodologies relating to SHE and
road safety in accordance with business plan and yearly budget.
• Developing objectives for the departmental risks, which satisfy the safety criteria
and guidelines.
• Managing health, safety and environmental risk reduction projects.
• Actively participate in EXCO to provide inputs to the business plan.
• Mainly planning and designing provincial roads network (PRN).
• Developing strategic plans for PRN in accordance with plans, designs and
budgets.
• Aligning plans with provincial economic development strategy/ addressing issues
of mining, agriculture, tourism and accessibility/mobility of the public.
• Set up short, medium and long-term plans (for 3 yrs, 5 yrs & 10 yrs).
• Plan and design in accordance with budget and MTEF.
• Capital expenditure project plans and programmes.
• Maintain assets, gather information to establish needs and consider predictions.
• Ensure compliance regarding environment during planning & design and plan for
relocations of affected properties.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets, forecasts and projects.
• Review forecasting figures and review budgets if required.
• Recommend changes to the divisional organisation structure to meet strategic
needs.
• Ensure the right mix of skills and staff is appointed and ensure efficient reporting
structures are in place.
• Approve and implements reporting and control systems.
• Evaluate and monitor the existing processes to optimise staff, equipment and
process efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure relevant and timeous recording of information and ensure efficient
reporting management structures are in place.

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 • Ensure staff capacity planning to produce sufficient outputs to meet programmes
in the most cost effective and professional way.
• Develop and manage RAMS by ensuring availability of the systems for intended
use.
• Manage drawings and documents by ensuring availability of same.
• Ensure meetings on internal communication take place in the section.
• Communicate with and inform own staff of relevant information including policy,
finance and business.
• Liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a team-based culture and develop staff plans and empower staff by
ensuring training and development takes place.
• Review staff performance against objectives and determine further training needs.
• Ensure control systems are in place to measure most relevant activities and
processes.
• Set performance standards for: Report/Assessment Output, Quality, Safety and
People.
• Regularly measure and correlate performance against standards.
• Manage performance correction when required.
• Manage all statutory control activities.
• Respond to applications, queries and complaints.
• Submit list of projects and consultants to the Board.
• Ensure that designs are done according to requirements in terms of standards and
specs/guidelines (COTO, TRH, and TMH).
• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable task as and when required.
• Extensive travel required, nationally and internationally.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, innovative and reasoning skills

• Strong computer skills

• Task oriented and focused

• Integrity
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 • Transparency

• Good presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and results driven

PAVEMENT DESIGN ENGINEER

MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE D2)

REQUIREMENTS
• B Eng. or B Sc. or B Tech Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering a must.
• MEng Pavement / Materials or MTech Pavement / Materials advantageous.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering
Technologist.
• The incumbent must have at least 3 to 5 years working experience in related
industry, and specialist experience in pavements.
• Driver’s License.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Review Assessment & Design Reports and propose appropriate solutions/

strategies.

• Conduct regular audits.

• Ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and conformance with quality
standards.

• Review scope of work and potential impact on the budget.

• Ensure compliance with all technical and quality requirements of the contract.

• Consider innovation / alternatives in project lifecycle.

• Mitigate and report on incidents as and when required.

• Monitor performance of projects through regular meetings with consultants.

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 • Review scope of work and potential impact on the budget and request additional
funds if necessary.

• Ensure compliance with all technical, financial and quality requirements of the
contract.

• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications, and relevant

legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials properties and specifications .
• The ability to understand road pavement behaviour and appropriate / cost efficient
intervention strategies, solve problems / failures and assess new products /
techniques, including the use of appropriate industry software.
• The ability to ensure appropriate quality assurance on projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

GEOMETRIC DESIGN ENGINEER

MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE D2)

REQUIREMENTS
• B Eng. or B Sc. or B Tech Eng. degree in Civil Engineering (Geometric Design) a
must.
• MEng Civil or MTech Civil with Geometric design experience will be
advantageous.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering
Technologist.
• The incumbent must have at least 3 to 5 years working experience in geometric
design of roads.
• Driver’s licence.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
• Review Assessment & Design Reports and propose appropriate solutions/
strategies.
• Conduct geometric design analysis on road projects in AutoCAD.
• Ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and conformance with quality
standards.
• Ensure compliance with all technical and quality requirements of the contract.
• Consider innovation / alternatives in road designs.
• Mitigate and report on incidents as and when required.
• Review all geometrics designs.
• Review or investigate all instances of non-conforming work.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and subordinates.
• Pursue research and best practice.
• Develop and amend RAL’s specifications and documentation.
• Participate in developing industry skills and capacity.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues in other regions and/or areas
of expertise.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders,
consultants and contractors.
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of RAL.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications, and relevant
legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials properties and specifications
• The ability to understand road pavement behaviour and appropriate / cost efficient
intervention strategies, solve problems / failures and assess new products /
techniques, including the use of appropriate industry software.
• The ability to ensure appropriate quality assurance on projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Software experience to include AutoCad Civil 3D.

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MANAGER: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE D1)

REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in commerce / public administration /

Social Sciences a must.
• Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in commerce/public administration in
Monitoring and Evaluation or Developmental Studies preferred.
• 5 years’ experience at a supervisory/and or middle management level.

• 5 years’ working experience in preparation of non-financial performance reporting

and or financial performance reporting in medium to large organisations.

• Experience in the service delivery environment or having worked in the

environment.

• Experience in preparing strategy and annual performance plan.

• Experience in interacting and operating at a management level.

• Experience in organisational performance monitoring and management.

• Experience is data quality management framework.

• Experience in data analytics.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation

strategy.

• Assist in analysing the RAL strategy and determine future trends, strategic
direction and implications pertaining to RAL.

• Ensure that information is collated for use in the development of a monitoring and
evaluation strategy.

• Provide inputs to systems and tools for the utilisation in the monitoring and
evaluation of RAL’s performance and operations management framework.

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• Monitor the reporting framework and measure RAL’s performance in compliance
with the relevant regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the coordination of RAL’s evaluation mechanism for strategic and

operational programmes.

• Monitor progress against strategic and annual performance plans of business units
and performance assessment action plans.

• Ensure the development and implementation of best practices planning,

monitoring and reporting systems, and mechanisms.

• Ensure the development, implementation and review of a governance framework

for quality assurance, oversight and performance standards.

• Monitor the implementation of performance guidelines and frameworks, and

advice stakeholders accordingly.

• Coordinate the implementation of annual outcomes and impact reporting.

• Engage with strategic partners for support of the implementation process

pertaining to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on outcomes.

• Co-ordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of the entity’s

Annual Performance Plan framework and divisional operational plans.

• Analyse and assess strategic and annual performance plans for the correct
alignment, thereof.

• Assist in the development and implementation of performance indicators and

measurements for the entity.

• Ensure the Development and implementation of the strategy and business

planning processes.

• Monitor and evaluate performance for RAL based on the strategic objectives.

• Engage with stakeholders on the implementation of the approved strategy to

ensure the implementation.

• Implement the strategy in accordance with policies, procedures and legal

requirements, and within set timeframes.

• Provide performance-monitoring support to various departments at RAL.

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 • Manage the performance information management system.

• Ensure continuous provision of feedback to the management team.

• Provide inputs for the compilation of annual reports.

• Develop and implement the reporting frameworks, guidelines, and systems to

facilitate programme performance monitoring.

• Coordinate and assist in the development of administrative data collection

frameworks for all programmes.

• Ensure the submission and consolidation of programme and organisational

performance reports.

• Prepare comprehensive performance reports, including output and outcome-level

performance of the organisation.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Conceptual thinker
• Accuracy
• Advanced accounting skills
• Strategic insight
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills

LEGAL ADVISOR
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE D1)

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) a must.
• Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and Registration as a
Member in Good Standing with the Legal Practice Council.

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• 6 years’ post-admission experience as an Attorney / Legal Advisor, 3 of which
must have been in, or (in the case of a practising attorney) rendering professional
legal services to the Public Sector.
• Experience in drafting, interpreting and managing contracts (experience in
construction contracts will be an added advantage).
• Sound knowledge in public procurement laws and procedures, litigation
management, land use management, contract law, corporate law and alternative
dispute resolution.
• Driver’s licence.
• Computer skills (MS Office software programmes)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Provide confidential legal advisory services to support the Company Secretary.

• Conduct routine legal research and compile legal briefs and legal opinions.

• Drawing up documents (including correspondence, policies, reports and

contracts).

• Budgetary planning and reporting on the divisional expenditure.

• Assisting with requests for public records.

• Liaising with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance

with contractual obligations, as well as legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Carry out requests for information from attorneys and internal stakeholders to
answer related questions and concerns, and collate requisite information.

• Attend to consultations with Attorneys and Advocates, as and when required.

• Rendering of legal services pertinent to the nature of business of RAL.

• Administration and management of contracts.

• Management of legal claims and litigations to which RAL is a party.

• Update the contracts register, and schedule of claims and litigations on a monthly
basis.

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Accuracy
• Legal skills
• Administration skills
• Planning, reporting and budget management
• People skills

IT ADMINISTRATOR
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE C3)

REQUIREMENTS
• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Information Technology.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a corporate IT environment.
• Microsoft – all programmes and systems.
• CISCO.
• Project Management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Network: Maintain 10 file servers.

• Maintain domain controller server.
• Assist the IT Manager in the maintenance and servicing of all business computers
and laptops.
• Support on the local LAN, WAN and Respond to helpdesk tickets.
• Ensure connectivity of devices: E-mail, Internet, Printers, Internal networks,
Network connected copiers / printer / fax and Network shared printers.
• Security control of IT system and visual presentation equipment.
• Control and install software: All computer applications and software including
workstation and server operating systems, and communication applications.
• Maintain high level of support by certification.
• Maintenance of network and peripheral connectivity and support equipment.
• Liaise with business partners and suppliers.

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 • Attend workshops and conferences related to job function.
• The maintenance of all output devices e.g. printers, plotter, CD writers and data
projectors.
• Train users on new programmes and carry out help desk duties/queries.
• React to user requests submitted to helpdesk.
• Identification of training needs through helpdesk queries.
• Perform Backup duties according to ICT policies.
• Perform duties regarding Anti-Virus and User Account security duties according
to policies.
• Perform Firewall Maintenance and associated duties, and manage Group Policies
according to policies.
• Export and review Server event logs and perform software updates according to
policies.
• Perform network related duties and tasks according to polices.
• Any other security related duties as and when required.
• Record all software and licences.
• Administer the data recovery plans.

• Database management: on all 10 servers.

• Procurement standards for IT equipment.

• Standardisation of IT: Software, VOIP, Networks, Hardware, Cloud Computing.

• Customer/Client support: RAL staff and Contractors when required.

• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Planning
• Analytical
• Accuracy
• Technical insight
• Numeracy

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GRADUATE ENGINEER: LAND USE MANAGEMENT
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE C5)

REQUIREMENTS
• B-tech or Degree in Urban/Town Planning or Regional Planning and Land
Surveyor
• Registration with SACPLAN/ SAGC/relevant body as(candidate).
• 3 years’ experience (roads).
• Driver’s license.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
• Receive application – acknowledge receipt after checking requirements regarding
guidelines.
• If required, visit site to inspect.
• Take DPS coordinates.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Ensure other applications are lodged through Regional Roads Board.
• Compile document with relevant information for Roads Board.
• Acknowledge receipt of all applications.
• Inspect before final comment to applicant (if applicant meets requirements).
• Receive letter to commence work and submit to Operations.
• Inform applicant to e.g., put notices on affected portion of provincial road.
• Arrange Regional Roads Board meeting.
• Write letter to brief Board regarding progress of application.
• Attend meetings: Take minutes of decisions regarding applications.
• Write memo to MEC on behalf of CEO and submit for signature.
• Arrange with printing works (Pretoria) for printing of publication.
• Buy Provincial Gazette.
• Inspect and verify compliance.
• Draft final letter of approval to applicant if no objections.

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 • The Board appoints a commission to investigate if there are no objections by other
road users.
• Attend to investigation.
• Draft investigation report for submission at next meeting.
• Identify illegal structures and accesses and refer illegal cases to Manager for
attending.
• Check accesses according to Roads & Ribbon Development Act & NPRA Act.
• Implement performance and risk management in accordance with Roads &
Ribbon Development Act, NPRA Act etc.
• Write letters of invite to meetings and write Memos to MEC for appointment of
applications.
• Take minutes at meetings and ensure proper functioning of Regional Roads
Boards.
• Process payment of Board Members.
• Process leave forms and monthly travel claims.
• File records.
• Supervise/control staff and attend to HR issues.
• Report for all districts on e.g., access to roads, wayleaves, subdivision of land,
proclamations etc.
• Attend to any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, innovative, and reasoning skills
• Task oriented and focused
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of provincial road network
• Report writing skills

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE C5)

REQUIREMENTS
• A national diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management/Industrial
Psychology/ Business Administration/ Human Resource Development/Public
Administration with Human Resource Management modules a must.
• 3 years in HR inclusive of experience in performance management systems,
staff training & development, bursaries, internships, and recruitment.
• Computer literacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
• Coordinate training needs as per personal development plans.
• Coordinate internal and external training initiatives as required.
• Analyse needs and maintain annual skills development plan.
• Ensure that training is scheduled according to plan and attended by the target
groups.
• Develop and implement induction programme.
• Coordinate and manage performance management system for RAL through
policy implementation and completion of performance agreements,
performance charters, training plans and conducting bi-annual reviews.
• Ensure that excellent performers are rewarded in accordance with incentive
scheme policy.
• Administer internal and external bursaries and ensure bursary contracts are in
place.
• Recover debt arising from bursary recipients as and when required.
• Take minutes for Bursary Committee, PMS Committee and EE Committee.
• Attend to bursary queries with students and employees.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection processes.
• Recommend changes to the organisation structure to meet strategic needs for
planning.
• Ensure the right mix of skills and staff is appointed.

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 • Facilitate the updating of job descriptions as and when required.
• Prepare and provide reports to HR Manager.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of HR information.
• Monitor, develop and manage employee wellness programmes of RAL (e.g. HIV
programme) as annually determined.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Thorough knowledge of practices, legislation, and policies applicable to HR
• Ability to interpret policies and HR prescripts
• Administrative HR skills
• Ability to write submissions and reports
• Ethical conduct
• Be able to work independently, long hours and under pressure when necessary
to meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with confidential information

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR TO THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CORPORATE

SERVICES
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE B4)

REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Office Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of successful secretarial and general administration
experience.
• Computer experience.
• Driver’s licence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Keep and co-ordinate meetings and diary of the Executive Manager.

• Answer telephone, refer calls and take messages.

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 • Perform all filing in accordance with procedures.

• Prepare and submit travel and subsistence claims.

• Order refreshments, prepare and make arrangements regarding venue and

catering bookings for lunches.

• Order and control stationery and equipment.

• Correspondence: Type letters. Write letters such as acknowledgement of

receipt.

• Take minutes at meetings.

• Ensure that employees/officials complete attendance register.

• Co-ordinate the activities of the Executive Manager with business unit heads,
including the co-ordination of inputs for reports.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Work under pressure
• Communication skills (all levels) and administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity and ethics
• Be prepared to work long hours
• Team player
• Administrative skills

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
MARKET-RELATED COST TO COMPANY (PATERSON GRADE C5)

REQUIREMENTS
• BCom or equivalent qualification majoring in Management Accounting or
Financial Accounting (NQF 7) a must.
• CIMA and other higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in management accounting at a supervisory and / or middle
management level.
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 • Strong IT skills and Computer literacy – at least intermediate excel skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND MAIN TASKS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• To produce timely, accurate management information to consolidate budget and

forecast, and business plan information for RAL.

• Perform key reconciliation tasks; to assist with year-end processes and statutory
accounts preparation.

• Plan the annual budget compilation.

• Execute the budgeting process.

• Support executives and managers during the budget development.
• Receive the figures from the Cost Centre.
• Check for correctness and interrogate information.
• Ensure that the budget is in line with the 3-year plan.
• Check budget against actual.
• Check that all the expense lines have been budgeted for (Operational).
• Re-allocate between lines in accordance with policy.
• Produce the monthly consolidated Management Information Pack.
• Financial statements: Do year-on-year and month-on-month comparisons.
• Review performance against budget.
• Update budget monthly.
• Establish reasons for overspending with Control Centres if required.
• Provide ad-hoc management reports.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary in support of the reporting pack,
incorporating notes and updates as directed.
• Compile ad hoc reports when requested (e.g., Treasury report on invoices paid
only after 30 days and reasons).
• Reporting to improve business relations such as long outstanding pay-outs.
• Report on specific areas as required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of modern management information
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 • Ability to communicate with both financial and non-financial management
• Decisive and objective judgment
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritise urgent matters
• Accuracy
• Attentive to detail
• Goal-orientated
• Good interpersonal skills

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATIONS

A detailed CV accompanied by a covering letter, recent original certified copies (not

more than 6 months old) of educational qualifications, professional membership, and
ID must be forwarded to:

Email
applications@ral.co.za

OR
The Executive Manager: Corporate Services
Roads Agency Limpopo,
Private Bag x9554,
Polokwane 0699

OR
POST OR HAND DELIVER DURING OFFICE HOURS 8H00-16H30
Office No 2-35 (Registry)
Roads Agency Limpopo
26 Rabe Street

TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to

verification of qualifications, employment and security clearance. Applicants with
foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are
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evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and therefore must
attach certified copies of certificates of evaluation by same. Applicants are informed
that applications, qualifications, and CVs will not be returned. Applicants must also
note that if no notification of appointment is received within 60 days of the closing date,
they must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby
thanked for applying. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
The Agency reserves the right to withdraw and or/not fill a post. Due to the large
number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged.
You may however contact the Agency to check your application.

The appointment in the above-mentioned positions will be done in line with the
Employment Equity Plan of the Agency. Persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: Doris Moloto or Basetsana Kgagara 015-

2914213 /4600/4602.

Closing date: 16 January 2024 at 23h59

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