Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (Head of the Department)

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.