Assistant Director: Co-ordination Services

Okubalulekile

Assistant Director: Co-ordination Services at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Izidingo

• Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Social Sciences, Community Development, Communication, Public Management or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience required, especially in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, community development, communications and administration is necessary.
• Skills And Competencies: Excellent leadership, written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills are essential for coordination functions and for engaging and liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Serves as a critical link between clients and stakeholders, ensuring the effective communication of important information to programmes and other key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in relevant software are required to support data management, report preparation, minute-taking, coordination of electronic and physical meetings, and the management of filing systems.
• Strategic planning skills are necessary for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Unit's performance, as well as for supporting the management of the Department's budget and financial matters.
• Demonstrates strong reporting and analytical capabilities through monitoring activities, resolving issues, providing updates to the Legislature and the Office of the Premier, and conducting data collection and analysis.

Umsebenzi

• Facilitate the coordination and consolidation of departmental reports for submission to oversight bodies and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and prescribed deadlines for the submission of reports and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate the provision of secretariat services to departmental management structures, maintain the scheduling and coordination of management meetings, and represent the Unit, where required, during meeting proceedings.
• Review, implement, and monitor the Unit's operational plan and compile reports on project site visits and outreach programmes attended for submission to the Deputy Director and other executives.
• Facilitate the coordination of Taking Legislature to the People (TLP) initiatives, oversight visits, and provincial and national outreach programmes, while monitoring the achievement of the Unit's objectives and targets.
• Assist with budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and financial administration, and perform office administration functions and other duties assigned by the Deputy Director to support the effective functioning of the Unit.

Indlela yokukhumbula

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Amanothi

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON