Senior Administrative Officer (Reference not required)

Advertiser: Department of Basic Education

Location: Pretoria

Branch: Planning, Information and Assessments
Chief Directorate: Financial and Physical Planning, Information and Management Systems
Directorate: Financial Planning, Economic Analysis and Provincial Budget Monitoring
Salary: R212 106 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Requirements:
Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in the field of administration/ finance with 2 years relevant experience. In- depth knowledge of applicable software packages (MS Office Suite) and an advanced level of computer literacy. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and interact with persons in senior positions Presentation skills. Effective administrative and organizational skills.

Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations.

Duties:
Monitor and evaluate Provincial Education Departments’ (PEDs’) budget and expenditure in alignment with the PEDs’ Strategic Plans. Collect and compare financial information from PEDs and National Treasury and make follow-ups. Update and maintain the database relating to PEDs’ financial information. Provide support to PEDs on financial matters. Assist with monitoring the implementation of the department’s school funding policies. Liaise with Treasuries, other DBE directorates and Provincial Education Departments with regards to financial and budget related matters. Assist with administrative functions of the Directorate.

Enquiries: Ms M Thubane 012 357 3297

The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the Department through the filling of this post and a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. Preference will firstly be given to excess employees and secondly to current Public Service employees. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications.

Applications:
Department of Basic Education, Attention: Ms M Thubane and submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or via hand-delivery to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria.

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

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications. NB as of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service have to be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed applicants.

Reference number: Not required

Closing date: 7 June 2013