Assistant Director: Head of Department Support, Ref

7 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a support service in the office of the Head of Department. This post is based in Cape Town - CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/equivalent or higher) in Public Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Office Administration or Office Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience.

**Recommendation**:
A valid code B driving licence

**Key Performance Areas**:
Render administrative support services: Supporting the manager with the administration of the budget. Communication and liaison: Liaise with National/Provincial/Local Government officials and the general public; Render personal support to the Head of Department; Collate and analyse information requested by the Head of Department; Provide support in the collection of data and execution of research; Handle specific documents of a very sensitive nature. Management and supervision: Perform the role of supervisor: Disciplining, performance management, mentoring and determining of workload of staff. Assist the manager in the execution of its inter and intra governmental responsibilities.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge in the following: Public Service reporting procedures; Modern systems of governance and administration Policies, regulations, internal arrangements and procedures; Administrative and financial management; Budget control and management; Human resource management; Broad knowledge of all aspects pertaining to line functions within the Department. Skills needed: High level of Communication (verbal and written); Interpersonal relations; Self-management and motivation; Planning, organising and people management. following abilities: Working under pressure; Work independently, lead and be part of a team; Deal with enquiries, complaints pertaining to a wide variety of functions/activities.

**Remuneration**:
R 393 711 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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