Administration Officer

Overview

Provide administrative support to the Integrated Environmental Engineering Component in Gqeberha, including environmental compliance coordination and records management.

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration.
• One (1) to Three (3) years’ experience in administrative matters.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Experience in the environmental management sector will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures.
• Basic financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
• Basic knowledge of the National Water Act, National Environmental Management Act and other environmental legislations and policies.
• Computer literacy.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written), report writing, and organisational skills.
• People and diversity management.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Problem solving and analysis.

Duties

• Provide administrative support to all personnel in the Integrated Environmental Engineering Component.
• Assist with administration and coordination of environmental compliance, access and use of government waterworks, related environmental programs and land administration.
• Maintain records and support information management relating to land rights Administration.
• Implement and maintain administrative procedures.
• Administer procurement processes for the component in accordance with departmental and SCM prescripts.
• Maintain records on goods and services procured for the component.
• Provide accurate statistics.
• Maintain a register of the component.
• Coordinate travel, logistics and administrative support for meetings, site visits and stakeholder engagements.
• Compile submissions and administrative reports as delegated by the supervisor.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms S Mapapu Tel No: (041) 508 9718

Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. OTHER POSTS