GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE

APPLICATIONS : Only online applications will be accepted. Please register or if you are already
registered, sign in and apply for the position/s on the GTAC eRecruitment website
https://erecruitment.gtac.gov.za/erecruitment

CLOSING DATE : 13 December 2024 at 12 pm.

NOTE : Applications not accompanied by a comprehensive CV and fully completed and
signed Z83 form will not be considered. Only South African Citizens, and
Permanent Residents need to apply as per PSR 2016. Applications should be
accompanied by a duly completed and signed Z83 form (obtainable from any Public
Service department). The post title and reference number must be clearly indicated
on the Z83 form. A recent comprehensive CV should be submitted. Certified copies
of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required to be submitted to
HR on or before the day of the interview from shortlisted candidates. All short-listed
candidates will be subjected to security vetting to confirm employment, personnel
suitability checks and undergo an SMS competency assessment prior to the
interview. Short-listed candidates must make themselves available for a panel
interview on the date determined by GTAC. Late applications, and those not
meeting the requirements, will not be considered. Should you not receive feedback
from GTAC within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post.
Preference will be given according to EE and Gender target. In accordance with
the DPSA Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days and Minimum requirements, this SMS level appointment will be subject to the
completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry programme as endorsed by the
National School of Government. The applicants should therefore have proof that
they have registered for the Pre-entry certificate and have completed the course
before the appointment. The cost of the pre-entry certificate is at the candidate’s
expense. To access the pre-certificate course, please visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programmeThe GTAC is
an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and
people with disabilities. Our buildings are accessible for people with disabilities and
reasonable accommodation is provided for persons with disabilities. Applicants
who previously applied for the Team Leader: Project Management position in
Circular 38 of 2024 which closed on 1 November 2024 need not re-apply

POST 44/08 : ECONOMICS INTERN REF NO: CPAU INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME/ 2024 (X2 POSTS)

Chief Directorate: Capital Projects Appraisal
Division: Capital Projects Appraisal
Purpose: Our 24-month internship programme offers opportunities to enhance
skills and gain valuable work experience to completement their qualifications.

STIPEND : R154 077 per annum, (all-inclusive)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A completed Master’s degree in Economics/Econometrics. Candidates with an
interest in pursuing a career in GTAC and/or the Public Service. Candidates with a
good academic study record (an overall minimum average of 60%). Candidates
must be between the ages of 18-35 years and have not been exposed to an
internship programme. Theoretical understanding of applied microeconomics tools
and methodologies. Some understanding of economic and/or social infrastructure
sectors, with research, and analysis skills. Applicant must be computer literate.

ENQUIRIES : HR Enquiries: Kaizer Malakoane 066 250 7072/ kaizer.malakoane@gtac.gov.za

TEAM LEADER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT (JOB FUND)

Term: 24-month fixed-term contract

SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive), PSR 44 will apply to candidates
appointed in the Salary Level

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Development Finance;
Economics; Business Management; Project Management; Project Finance, or
related field. Postgraduate qualification or internationally recognised certification in
Project Finance; Project Management or related field would be advantageous. A
minimum of 7 years’ experience and track record working with local economic
development programmes in respect of undertaking appraisals of applications for
grant funding, managing the contracting process for the projects approved for grant
funding, and the periodic monitoring performance of projects. At least 5 years’
experience in a middle/senior management position. At least 7 years’ experience
and track record in respect of economic project/programme development and
support. Strong economics background (Development/Behaviour/Micro with
experience in active labour market interventions. Strong financial background, in
respect of financial analysis of project financial models and knowledge of different
economic sectors. Competencies Required: Client Service Orientation: Clientservice orientation implies helping or serving others, to meet their needs. It means
focusing on discovering those needs, figuring out how to best meet them as well as putting into practice the Batho Pele spirit. Change Leadership: Change
leadership is the ability to deliver the message of change in both words and actions
and motivate people to change. It energizes and alerts groups to the need for
specific changes in the way things are done. It involves taking responsibility to
champion the change effort through building and maintaining support and
commitment. Concern for Quality and Order: Desire to see things done logically,
clearly and well. It takes various forms: monitoring and checking work and
information, insisting on the clarity of roles and duties, setting up and maintaining
an information system. Effective Communication: Ability to transmit and receive
information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their
points of view in order to respond appropriately. This may involve listening,
interpreting, formulating and delivering: verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or
electronic messages. It includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a
way that brings understanding to the target audience. Integrity/ Honesty:
Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organisation; displays high standards
of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an
organisation, self, and others; is trustworthy. Networking and Influencing:
Establishes, maintains, and utilizes a relevant network of contacts in order to keep
a pulse on public, political, and internal issues and make informed decisions. It
implies an intention to persuade, convince, influence, or impress others in order to
meet the intended objectives. Organisational Awareness: Refers to the ability to
understand and learn the power relationships in one’s own organisation or in other
organisations. This includes the ability to identify the real decision-makers; the
individuals who can influence them; and to predict how new events or situations
will affect individuals and groups within the Department. People Development and
Management: Mobilises people to work toward a shared purpose in the best
interests of the department, the people comprising it and the people it serves. It
involves attracting, supporting, developing and retaining a talented and diverse
workforce. Managers demonstrate concern for individual differences and employee
morale and foster employee development through responsibility sharing, learning
and training opportunities. Problem Solving and Analysis: Understanding a
situation, issue, problem, etc., by breaking it into smaller pieces, or tracing the
implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. It includes organizing the parts of
a problem, situation, etc., systematically; making systematic comparisons of
different features or aspects; setting priorities on a rational basis; and identifying
time sequences, causal relationships, or if-then relationships. Create timely and
well-developed solutions by examining alternatives, risks and consequences.
Resilience: Ability to cap one’s emotions to avoid negative reactions when
provoked, when faced with opposition or hostility, or when working under stress. It
also includes the ability to maintain stamina under continuing stress. Resource
Planning: Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements;
determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates
with other organisations or parts of the organisation to accomplish goals; monitors
progress and evaluates outcomes. Results Orientation: Concern for holding
yourself and others accountable for achieving results or for surpassing a standard
of excellence. It includes the process of setting measurable objectives,
implementing change and then checking back to determine the effect of your
efforts. Strategic Orientation: Strategic orientation is about taking a broad-scale,
long-term view, assessing options and implications. It demonstrates an intimate
understanding of the capabilities, nature and potential of the department. It involves
taking calculated risks based on an awareness of societal, economic, market and
political issues, trends, processes and outcomes as they impact the strategic
direction of the department and its linkages with the direction of government.
Systems Thinking: Orientation to think in system-wide terms with regard to
functions or divisions within the organisation. This includes spotting opportunities
to connect with initiatives underway in other areas or proactively sharing
information or resources that can be seen to have relevance and impact on others.
Economic Development: Knowledge/ understanding of how labour markets work;
active labour market policy interventions. Understanding of and development of
local economic development and making markets work for the poor approaches to
development. Corporate Finance/ Project Finance/structured finance/Grant
Management: Specific areas of finance dealing with the financial decisions The discipline as a whole may be divided among long
-term and short
-term
decisions and techniques with the primary goal being the enhancing of corporate
value by ensuring that return on capital exceeds the cost of capital, without taking
excessive financial risks. Policy Development Management and Dissemination:
Knowledge of Treasury
-related legislation, the legislative process and public affairs
as it pertains to NT. Includes the ability to monitor legislation that is of interest to
the National Treasury. Utilizes a wide variety of resources and tools to develop,
maintain, monitor, enforce and provide oversight of policies and regulations. Project
Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing,
scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including
monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Communication/Knowledge Management: Verbal and writing skills, stakeholder
engagement and writing up case studies. Impact Evaluation: Verbal and writing
skills, stakeholder engagement and writing up case studies. Impact Evaluation:
Understanding impact evaluation methodologies, implementing evaluation
programmes

DUTIES
: To provide strategic and technical advice in the management of the Jobs Fund
portfolio of projects and contribute to the knowledge and learning agenda of the
Fund. Management of Funding round including application, appraisal and approval:
Conduct research and provide strategic inputs on the design of the fund and future
funding initiatives and develop impact assessment criteria. Assist with the

origination of projects to strengthen the Jobs Fund Project Pipeline. Select high

impact projects aligned to the term sheet, Jobs Fund policies and knowledge
outcomes. Provide quality assurance on allocated projects including admin support
related to project decision records, minutes etc. Support staff and applicants.
Analyse the application financial model and advise on an appropriate structure.
Input Financial Research and funding requirements into the Term Sheet and
Application appraisal documents. Analysing Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
and management Accounts and interpreting ratios. Assist with the Financial
Appraisals. Analysis of the Applicant’s past Annual Financial Statements, cash
flows and cash flow projections. Contracting: Quality assurance of Activity Based
Costing Project Implementation Monitoring Plans (ABC PIMPs). Ensuring that the
contracting ABC PIMP is per the one provided at appraisal to the Jobs Fund
Investment Committee (JFIC) and that all figures are as per the Executive
Summary. Ensuring that the Approved Financial Models are carried through the
contracting documents. Reviewing of Matched funding agreements and
documentation. Interrogation of Financial Models and ensuring that the contracted
models are as per the Jobs Fund Operating Guidelines. Supporting the contracting
process through training, negotiations and preparation/ Quality assurance of
contracting documentation. Implementing effective contracting strategies to ensure

the process is completed and contracting conditions have been met. Post

Investment Monitoring: Input at project monitoring committees
-Project
Implementation Review Meeting (PIRM), and participating in Project Close
-out
Reports (PCR), Post Implementation Monitoring Reporting Meetings etc.
Participate in the Design and implement Year
-End Review (YER) process.
Communicate and manage audit logs in the Project Management Unit (PMU).
Participate in finance processes and the preparation of documentation: Secondary
Bank accounts and Surplus documentation. Quality assure that the implementing
Financial Model is as per the approved model. Ensure the maintenance of the
approved Matched Funding form and stature as per the approvals. Ensure proper
maintenance of all financial evidence of projects. Quality Assure the maintenance
of a separate set of Project Financials by the JFP. Assist in the Project Financial
Audits and ensure that all submitted audits are per the Operating Guidelines.
Monitor and resolve all Audit findings. Maintain and Quality Assurance of the
Finance evidence Relationship Management: Implement relationship management
mandate for the Jobs Fund. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Jobs
Fund partners and other stakeholders. Provide oversight/ manage intermediaries.
Develop governance frameworks and manage implementation. Knowledge
Harvesting and Sharing: (Implement the internal knowledge agenda strategy for
the Jobs Fund which includes the management and/or production of: Practice
notes/ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Brown bags; Project Close
-Out Reports. Implement external knowledge strategy for the Jobs Fund which includes
the management and/or production of: Research papers/ Learning series;
Community of Practice (COP/ Webinars); Creating a network of key influencers and
stakeholders. Assist with project evaluation work and draft analytical pieces for the
Jobs Fund. Conduct independent research on Active Labour Market policies and
interventions. Strategic & Talent Management: Strategically lead, guide and
manage the team with all deliverables. Assess staff skills gaps & align unit training
plan to skills gaps. Deepen the skills and capacity of the team. Manage and guide
teams towards the achievement of Jobs Fund deliverables and/or targets and
creating a high-performing team. Manage resourcing and balancing work
allocations. Assess staff performance throughout the financial year. Organising and
managing Staff events. Strategy Implementation and Risk Management:
Implement the disbursement strategy and identify opportunities for improvement.
Efficient planning around disbursement including identifying disbursement risks
and mitigants, cashflow and impact. Review and update the Jobs Fund Operating
Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures on an ongoing basis. Provide input
into the strategic planning processes of the Jobs Fund. Adopt strategic projects
and drive for better coordination and outcomes (escalation of issues, management
interventions, risk-based site visit scheduling and length, management attendance
of Project Steercoms, etc). Provide support for the development, assessment, and
management of project improvement plans. Adherence to disbursement timelines
and processes as per the Disbursement Framework. Contribute to the development
of a risk management framework for the Jobs Fund. Lead the implementation of
strategic assignments including the establishment of new programmes. Provide
inputs into the submission of documents required to facilitate decision-making on
additional budget allocations to the Jobs Fund (and related programmes) by
relevant stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : HR Enquiries: Kaizer Malakoane 066 250 7072 /kaizer.malakoane@gtac.gov.za
Technical Job Enquries: jobsfund@treasury.gov.za

NOTE : Calling all project management specialists with experience in development finance,
impact investing, grant management, social impact programmes and project
management to apply for a position at the Jobs Fund. Would you like to work for
one of the world’s largest job creation Challenge Funds? Would you like to make a
positive difference and contribute to employment growth in South Africa? Do you
have the skill and passion to work with a team committed to driving social impact
through private-public partnerships? If yes, then consider working for the Jobs
Fund.

All the best with your applications