Deputy Director: Administration (Office of the Director-General) (Reference DHET 44/04/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Higher Education and Training

Location: Pretoria

Salary: All Inclusive Package Remuneration Package of R495 603 Per annum

Requirements:
A 3 years relevant tertiary qualification with at least six (6) years relevant work experience in the office management of which four (4) years should be at a supervisory level. Sound understanding of financial policies as guided by Treasury Regulations. Strategic capability and leadership. Advanced level of computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint). Good communication (written and verbal) skills, proficient in at least three (3) official languages. Project management, organizational and planning skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. She/he must have sound interpersonal relations and conflict management skills. Ability to coordinate with Branches and other stakeholders of the Department. Willingness to work overtime. Drivers Licence.

Duties:
Take responsibility for the processing of various correspondence that goes through the Office the Director-General. Quality assurance on documents from the Director-Generals’ office to the Ministry and the Department, including parliamentary questions, briefing notes, and submissions. Work in collaboration with the parliamentary officer in processing of responses to parliamentary questions, briefing notes and other relevant documents. Provide secretarial support for the meetings of the Director-General. Coordinate and liaise with Branches with regard to management of document and workflow.

Enquiries: Mr D Sebela 012 312 5512

The department is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity: (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of posts and a candidate whose appointment, transfer or promotion will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
Please Forward Your Application, Quoting The Reference Number To: The Director-General, Department Of Higher Education And Training, Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001 Or Hand Deliver To: 123 Francis Baard Street, (Old Name 123 Schoeman Street), Cnr Sophie De Bruyn & Francis Baard Street, (Old Name Cnr Schubart & Schoeman), Pretoria, Reception Area.

Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. The successful candidate will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. Interviewed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment where necessary. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed applicants.

Reference number: DHET 44/04/2013

Closing date: 3 May 2013