DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES AND COMMITTEES

Job Overview

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is hiring a Deputy Director: Governance Structures and Committees based in Pretoria. The role requires a National Diploma or Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Management, or related fields, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience including 3 years at Assistant Director level. Responsibilities encompass managing parliamentary services, coordinating government structures, providing secretariat support, managing stakeholder relations, and overseeing sub-directorate operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) recognised by SAQA in Political Science, Public Administration, Government Studies, Public Policy, Public Management, Office Management, or a related administration qualification
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience, with at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in parliamentary support services, coordination of government structures, committee administration, or a relevant governance administration environment
• Knowledge of Parliamentary procedures and processes
• Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks, policy, and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
• Understanding of government and legislative systems
• Policy analysis and legislative monitoring skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Planning and coordination skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Good communication and interpersonal relations
• Computer literacy
• Project management skills
• Ability to work as a team and under pressure
• Professional integrity and confidentiality

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of parliamentary services, developing and implementing systems to coordinate parliamentary and governance matters
• Coordinate all interactions between the Department, its entities, and Parliament, managing relationships with parliamentary stakeholders
• Coordinate the preparation, quality assurance, and submission of parliamentary questions, replies, briefing notes, and presentations
• Facilitate the attendance and participation of the Executive Authority and departmental officials in parliamentary committee meetings and hearings
• Monitor compliance with parliamentary procedures, protocols, reporting requirements, and prescribed timeframes
• Provide advice and guidance on parliamentary procedures, governance matters, and legislative processes
• Manage government structures by developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate the establishment, review, and effective functioning of governance structures and committees
• Provide governance advice and secretariat support to governance structures and compile reports for Executive Management
• Coordinate end-to-end administrative support for departmental governance committees, including meeting schedules, notices, agendas, and minutes
• Manage stakeholder liaison and governance by developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies
• Represent the Department on governance forums, interdepartmental committees, and working groups
• Manage the sub-directorate by allocating work, providing training, facilitating performance agreements, and monitoring audit responses and risk mitigation

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