DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

CLOSING DATE : 29 September 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.

POST 33/22 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: GRIEVANCE & MISCONDUCT REF NO: FMD/27/33/25/02

Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate: Financial Services
Directorate: Finance Support Services, Grievance and Misconduct

SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent plus a National Diploma in Labour
Relations/Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level 6 as
recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in labour relations
environment. A valid RSA/Military driver’s license. A B Degree in Labour
Relations/Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level 7 and
experience in conducting disciplinary enquiries/hearings will be an added
advantage Special requirements (Skills needed): Proven training/experience in
labour relations. Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA, etc. Communicate,
investigate, report and mediate. Be flexible and work under pressure. Problemsolving, communication, negotiation, investigation and report writing skills.

DUTIES : Execute the following for the Financial Management Division (FMD): Duties
regarding employees’ discipline e.g. execute duties regarding misconduct
cases (including financial misconducts) e.g investigations, disciplinary
inquiries, hearings and liaising with role-players. Provide advisory and support
services, training/information sessions, reporting, appointment of investigators
and chairpersons of disciplinary inquiries, etc. Duties regarding employees’
grievances e.g registrations, investigations, training/information sessions,
reporting, etc. Arrange and participate in meetings, e.g grievance committee.
Assist to implement grievance policies, resolutions, plans, instruction, etc.
Assist to implement the Anti-Criminality plan e.g participate in preparation,
implementation and reporting duties, etc. Provide advisory and support service.
Assist to execute administrative duties in the section e.g co-ordinate and
supervise registry services & record management, budget (e.g planning and
procurement) & assets (e.g state vehicles), leave administration (e.g coordinate submission of attendance registers & leaves, etc). Attend meetings.
Travel to provinces/provinces when required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L.P. Mofokeng Tel No: (012) 392-2539
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the post to: Financial Management
Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za or Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za. In
case where applicants are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be
hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must
be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception
NOTE : Financial Management Division is guided by the principle of the Employment
Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the
Employment Equity target of the Division.

POST 33/21 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GRIEVANCE & MISCONDUCT REF NO: FMD/27/33/25/01

Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate Financial Services
Directorate Finance Support Services, Grievance and Misconduct

SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent plus a National Diploma in Labour
Relations/ Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level 6 as
recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in labour
relations environment. A valid RSA/ Military driver’s license. A B Degree in
Labour Relations/Human Resource Management or related field at NQF Level
7 and Health & Safety/ Health and Wellness experience courses will be an
added advantage Special requirements (Skills needed): Proven
training/experience in labour relations, mainly on disciplinary processes and
grievance procedures in the Public Service. Sound knowledge of disciplinary
processes and grievance procedures in the Public Service. Sound knowledge
of the LRA, BCEA, EEA, OHS, etc. Communicate with stakeholders. Be flexible
and work under pressure. Problem-solving, communication, negotiation,
investigation and report writing skills.

DUTIES : Manage and execute the following functions for the Financial Management
Division: Discipline management duties e.g. co-ordinate and execute
consultations with stakeholders, investigations, facilitate training and
appointment of investigators and chairpersons, disciplinary inquiries/hearings,
reporting. Grievance management duties e.g. co-ordinate and execute
consultations with stakeholders, processing grievances, investigations,
reporting, meetings, etc. General labour relations, e.g. implement policies,
resolutions, practices, etc. Provide advisory services, training/information
sessions, etc. Co-ordinate and implement anti-criminality plan. Coordinate and
facilitate implementation of the applicable plans – e.g. health & safety, health &
wellness, anti-criminality, etc. Provide advisory and support service to finance
officials. Manage auxiliary services within the section – i.e. manage
implementation of record management and registry functions. Co-ordinate the
management of resources. i.e. electronic equipment, budget, state vehicles,
personnel, etc. Attend meetings. Travel to provinces when required.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L.P. Mofokeng Tel No: (012) 392-2539
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the post to: Financial Management
Division, DFSS, Career Management Section, Private Bag X137, Pretoria,
0001 or email to Recruit2FMD@dod.mil.za or Recruit3FMD@dod.mil.za. In
case where applicants are stationed in the Pretoria area, applications may be
hand-delivered to: Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria where it must
be placed in wooden post box number 5 at Reception.
NOTE : Financial Management Division is guided by the principle of the Employment
Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the
Employment Equity target of the Division

We wish you all the best with your applications