Assistant Director: District Coordination

Overview

Assistant Director for District Coordination at the Department of Home Affairs in Mopani, responsible for facilitating district operations, monitoring budgets and performance to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Public Management, Administration, Public Management, Operations Management at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Senior Administrative Officer is required.
• Experience in coordination is required.
• Basic Knowledge of Civic Services and Immigration Acts.
• Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
• Knowledge of Departmental Legislation as well as Human Resources Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations.
• A valid drivers’ license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership.
• Service Delivery Innovation.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• People Management and Empowerment. Accountability.
• Business Continuity.
• Project Management.
• Conflict Management.
• Decision Making.
• Presentation Skills.
• Problem Solving.
• Business Report Writing.
• Influencing and Networking.
• Planning and Organising.
• Coordination skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Communication skills.
• Coordination skills.
• Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Facilitate and coordinate the district operations to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor the District's budget, developing and implementing plans.
• Monitor the district's performance by ensuring that the district's operations run smoothly and report to the Line Manager on progress timeously.
• Communicate all eligible Local Manager’s credential responsibilities, program requirements, and expectations from District Manager.
• Coordinate the district calendar, meetings, dates, special events, and meetings and events.
• Collaborate with district staff to align district plans and strategies.
• Lead the District-level team, and ensure a coordinated approach to all components in the district and resolve concerns or problems.
• Work with the District Government and other stakeholders to develop annual plans for activities under each component, and to build relationships.
• Lead communication and stakeholder engagement activities with district government, civil society and private sector.
• Ensure the timely submission of financial and operational reports.
• Facilitate and Consolidate information on all operations in the District to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure successful business transformation.
• Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
• Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

How to apply

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows:-Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.

Enquiries: Limpopo: Mr J Kgole Tel No: (015) 287 2802