Senior Administrative Clerk Grade III: Office of the Director-General (Reference DHET 46/04/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Higher Education and Training

Location: Cape Town

Salary: R138 345 per annum

Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with one (1) year’s relevant experience in a similar environment. Envisaged for appointment is an individual with good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and an interest in on-the-job personal development. Knowledge and understanding of computer applications and their use in office management. The candidate must have a broad understanding of South African Higher Education and Training system. Ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations and have excellent telephone etiquette. The incumbent must be willing to work in a pressurized environment and be able to work in a team. Good knowledge of the Batho Pele principles is expected. A driver’s license will be an added advantage. Incumbent must be willing to undergo screening for a security clearance.

Duties:
An energetic person is required to provide administrative support in the Office of the DG, including the following: Handling the Office Switchboard, receiving and reading of Parliamentary papers, making copies, maintenance of the equipment, ordering of stationery and arranging catering for meetings. Provide support to Director-General and Senior Officials when they are in Cape Town. Any other duties as instructed by the Director in the Office of the Director-General.

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 46/04/2013

Closing date: 3 May 2013