Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (HEAD of the

Overview

Provide administrative and executive support to the Head of Department at the Western Cape Mobility Department, including communication, personal support and managerial functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification).
• A minimum of 3-years’ executive office experience.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Manage organisational practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Department; manage financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports; coordinate and monitor the Department’s strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes; implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; implement the policies of the government of the day; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
• Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions.

Duties

• Render administrative support services;
• Communication and liaisoning;
• Render personal support to the Head of Department;
• Managerial functions.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Ms Lorinda Theron Tel No: (021) 483 948

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS