DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION

Job Overview

The Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring a Deputy Director: Administration in Pretoria on a contract basis linked to the Commission on Khoi-San Matters. The candidate requires an NQF level 7 qualification in Law, Public Administration, Social or Business Management Science, or Public Policy, alongside 5 years of assistant director or junior management experience and a valid driver's licence. Responsibilities include providing secretariat support, financial management, records management, and supervising support staff. Applications can be submitted via post, hand delivery, or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Law or Public Administration or Social or Business Management Science or Public Policy or relevant qualification on NQF level 7
• At least 5 years’ experience at Assistant Director/Junior Management level
• Relevant experience in office administration
• A valid driver’s licence
• Generic competencies: Planning and organising, Coordination, Problem solving & decision making, Project Management, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Team Leadership, Communication (Verbal and written)
• Technical competencies: Knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations, Office Management, Government systems and procedures, Records management, Report writing

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Secretary of the Commission on the provision of secretariat and administrative support services of the Commission
• Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of financial management within the Commission Secretariat and performance of the Commission’s statutory functions
• Provide support to the Secretary of the Commission in respect of effective CKSM records and database management and operations of the Commission
• Supervise support staff within the Commission

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