Senior Administrative Officer: Office of the Director-General (Reference DHET 45/04/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Higher Education and Training

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R212 106 per annum

Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of a post-matric qualification with thorough knowledge of financial management system and one (1) year’s proven experience in administration. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and the Public Finance Management Act and experience in the management of monthly cash flow statements are essential, including an understanding of procurement policies, risk and fraud management and management of leave. The candidate must have above-average computer skills (MS Office), excellent communication (written and verbal), good general office management skills and excellent interpersonal skills. A Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing the MTEF budget process and monthly cash flow statement. Managing the procurement to ensure that the necessary equipment and stationery are always available. Providing general office support, including filing, tracking and processing of documents and correspondence. Managing the leave register and submitting of leave forms. Preparing claim forms for the DG and staff. Supervision of staff in the Registry Office.

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 45/04/2013

Closing date: 3 May 2013