Deputy Director: Administration , Office of the Presidency

Deputy Director: Administration
Salary: R434 505 all-inclusive salary package per annum (Level 11) (Ref. 79/2012)

Requirements: • A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification plus 5 years’ appropriate experience • High level of computer literacy and sound knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications are essential • Knowledge of Government policies and prescripts • Planning and organisational skills • An understanding of Cabinet processes • Communication and writing skills • The ability to work under pressure and be prepared and willing to work long hours • Good interpersonal relations.

Duties: • Be responsible for supervising, coordinating and monitoring executive and administrative support in the Director-General’s office • Act as an Executive Personal Assistant to the Director-General • Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director-General • Oversee the management of the Director-General’s diary, logistical arrangements and events coordination • Deal with any queries via e-mail, phone or general correspondence • Liaise with various stakeholders interacting with the Department • Serve as a link between the Director-General and Ministry • Provide secretarial services to management meetings • Supervise and manage the performance of staff in the office • Manage the procurement of all office supplies, equipment and furniture.

Enquiries: Mr C Madale, tel. (012) 308-1900

This post is based in Pretoria.

The Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of this post.

Applicants must complete a Z83 form (available at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/forms/employ.pdf), accompanied by a comprehensive CV (maximum 5 pages), an ID copy and copies of all qualifications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive pre-employment screening. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For salary levels 11 to 15, the inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules.

Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Private Bag X944, Pretoria 0001 or hand deliver at Main Entrance, Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Pretoria, for attention: Ms K Soorju.

Closing date: 4 May 2012 at 16:30