Deputy Director: Office of the Director-General (Reference DHET 43/04/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Higher Education and Training

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Office of the Director-General
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 of which 4 years should be at supervisory level. The functioning of this post requires the qualification and skills to provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Office of Director-General with an understanding of the political and public sector environment. Experience in Post Schooling Education, Training and Public Sector and Project Management. Management, conceptualization, analytic and research skills. Good communication (written and verbal) skills, proficient in at least three (3) official languages. Advanced level of computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint). Must have sound interpersonal relations and conflict management skills. Ability to function under pressure. Ability to work independently and without supervision. Must be assertive. Willing to work overtime. Drivers Licence.

Duties:
Maintain a workflow system for the registration, tracking, coordination and filing of information and / or documentation from and to branches within the Department, external government departments, entities and stakeholders. Distribute, monitor and follow up on decisions / actions agreed to at meetings, e.g. MMM, SMS, Broad management, Branch, etc. Respond and address queries addressed to the Department. Provide administrative, logistical and secretariat support to internal and external engagements organized by the Office of the Director-General. Research and compile documentation related to: correspondence; media statements; briefing notes; speeches; parliamentary questions, etc. Quality assures documentation requiring the Director-General’s attention and/or consideration. General administrative duties to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Office of the Director-General. Coordinate, implement and manage specialized focus projects as and when required by the Director-General. Engaging with various post schooling sector stakeholders.

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 43/04/2013

Closing date: 3 May 2013