Deputy Director: Strategic Support (Office Of The Executive Officer)
Dept. of Higher Education And Training
7
days left
Closes 22 May
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Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Management/Administration/ Project Management. A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) to five (5) years’ proven work experience of junior management level on salary level 9 or 10. Experience in Project Management and managing resources. Knowledge of Public service and NSF mandates and strategies. Knowledge of the education system and pedagogy, post school education framework, government wide legislation. Legislative knowledge and prescripts e.g. Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, General knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Further skills and competency requirement relate to strategic capability and leadership and communication management and people management and empowerment, problem solving and analysis, technical proficiency, project management. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s licence. Candidate must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet communication requirements within tight time frames.
Duties
Providing strategic support to the Executive Office within NSF. Advising the Executive Officer on strategic matters. Ensuring effective coordination and oversight of all strategic initiatives within the NSF. Planning and implementing strategic initiatives in the line with the NSF mission and mandate. Conducting assessment to measure the accomplishment of strategic decisions and initiative. Developing and collate reports on strategic initiatives as required within the directorate. Proving support within the office of the Executive Officer. Scrutinise documents to determine actions or information required. Record minutes or resolutions and communicate to the relevant role players, follow up on progress made and prepare briefing notes as well other documents. Compile the agenda of meetings chaired by the Executive Officer and ensure the circulation of accompanying memoranda. Coordinate branch meetings including overseeing the logistics. Coordinate parliamentary enquiries with the relevant stakeholders. Coordinate the performance agreements/assessments and financial disclosures pertaining to the Office of the Executive Officer. Assist the Executive Officer in formulating policy recommendations and attend Senior management meetings. Managing general support services within the Office of the Executive Officer. Oversee, support and supervise all administrative functions. Implement administrative measures to ensure efficient working of Office of the Executive Officer. Manage the engagements of the Executive Officer. Manage schedules, calendars, presentations, spreadsheets and other related office tasks. Handle all correspondence and queries requiring the attention of the Executive Officer. Set up and maintain the systems in the office that will ensure efficiency in the office. Oversee safe keeping of all documents for the Office of the Executive Officer so as to ensure compliance with archive legislation and to enhance information security. Provide content support with regards to documents (submissions, reports, letters, etc.) to and from the Office of the Executive Office. Preparing monthly reports and make presentations as required. Participating as an active member of the NSF. Undertake policy or line function tasks as required. Compile memoranda, reports, submissions and a variety of other correspondence for the Executive Officer as required. Compile presentations and basic speeches for the Executive Officer and or 26 refer complex matters to the relevant unit for preparation. Draft responses for submission to internal and external stakeholders. Source information and compile memoranda as required. Coordinate, follow up and compile reports of a transverse nature for the Executive Officer and advise/sensitise the Executive Officer on reports to be submitted. Provide support and undertake special projects as directed by the Executive Officer. Monitor unit activities to ensure conformance with goals and objectives. Manage public liaison services within the NSF. Manage public liaison services within the NSF. Oversee the logging of public complaints or queries regarding the NSF’s service. Oversee the monitoring of progress of the resolution of the public’s complaints or queries escalate with the relevant directorates to ensure complaints or queries are attended to timeously and efficiently. Review monthly reports reflecting complaints or queries received and resolved. Managing resources of the directorate. Monitoring expenditure for the directorate against the allocated budget within NSF. Managing the performance of employees in accordance with policy. Providing employees with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives and meet the targets of the directorates. Supporting the implementation of all management decision. Managing employees related matters withing the directorate. Always adhere to the values of NSF.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els Tel No: (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki Tel No: (012) 943 3161
Directorate: National Skills Fund Executive Office
7
days left
Closes 22 May
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.