Premier
With regard to the advertised post for in the Centre for e-Innovation for a Programme Manager: Social Media, which is in the shortlisting stage:
(1) [a] When was this position advertised, [b] what are all the requirements for the position and [c] on which platforms was it advertised;
(2) what is the [a] number of all the applications that were received for this position and [b] detailed list of all the applicants and their qualifications;[a] what is the latest update regarding the shortlisting, [b] when will it be concluded and [c] what are the details of [i] all the candidates who have been shortlisted and [ii] their qualifications?
[1][a] The position of Programme Manager: Social Media was advertised on 23 July 2021 and had a closing date of 16 August 2021.
[b] The requirements for the position were as follows: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification [minimum a National Diploma or higher]; A minimum 3 years relevant management level experience and a valid Code B driving licence.
[c] The post was advertised in:
- WCG Vacancy Bulletin;
- Department of Public Service and Administration [DPSA] Vacancy Bulletin;
- WCG Careers portal on WCG website;
- Cape Times [Career Times]; and
- Biz Community Website.
[2] [a] The advertisement attracted 416 applications.
[b] In terms of the Protection of Personal information Act, personal information of job applicants cannot be made available without their consent. Names of applicants have accordingly been de-identified from the attached list [Annexure A].
[3] [a] The recruitment process has been finalised, which included the shortlisting process. The successful candidate assumed duty on the 11th of January 2022.
[b] The nomination for appointment was approved on 22 December 2021.
[c] [i][ii] The details of shortlisted candidates are tabled below. In terms of POPIA personal details have been de-identified:
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Candidate |
Race/ |
Qualification |
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A |
WF |
Bachelor of Commerce Degree |
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B |
WM |
BA in Industrial & Organisational Psychology |
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C |
CF |
Advanced Diploma Digital Marketing |
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D |
CM |
National Diploma in Marketing Management |
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E |
AF |
BA in Media Studies |
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