DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE HOD

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Understanding of project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit.

Duties

Ensure the provision of secretariat and operational support services; Ensure the provision of an administrative and general office management support service; Provide support to HOD in the collection of data and execution of research; Ensure the provision of a liaison service by administering parliamentary questions and enquiries; People Management; Financial Management.

Where to send your application

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries

Mr G Redman Tel No: (021) 483 9501

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