Deputy Director: Administration And Governance Support Services

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Political Science/ Public Management and Governance/ Legal/ Public Administration or relevant qualification at NQF level 6/7, Minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be at ASD/Junior management level in parliamentary and governance environment, A driver’s license. An LLB will serve added as an advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic, extensive knowledge and experience in Parliamentary operations, knowledge of Legislative Framework, Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), understanding of Treasury and PFMA Regulations, Government legislation, Monitoring and evaluation methods, Legislative drafting and National Development Plan, knowledge of government systems and structures, knowledge of relevant legislations and prescripts, computer Literacy, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, people and diversity management skills, strategic and analytical skills. sound financial management skills, report writing skills, presentation skills, research skills, project management skills, ability to work with diverse people, ability to interpret and apply policy.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure administrative support to the Secretary General pertaining to committee programme: Serve as a central point of contact between OCJ Leadership, Ministry and Parliament, ensuring compliance with protocols and Parliamentary Committees programme: Tracking parliamentary debates, committee meetings and parliamentary questions related to OCJ and the Judiciary: Analyse questions, co-oordinate, draft and facilitate responses to Parliamentary questions posed to the Minister or Department ensuring the responses are timeously submitted and comply with parliamentary standards: Prepare briefings, presentation and reports ( in consultation with relevant Units) for Parliamentary Committee meetings: Coordinate the attendance of parliamentary meetings, events and debates, Secretariat support to all OCJ Governance Structures and when required with ad-hoc management projects, Conduct research on governance best practices to ensure alignment and the highest standard of professionalism: Advise management on parliamentary procedures, policy matters and the implications of the legislative developments: Provide and maintain record management systems with respect to parliamentary questions, reports emanating from the engagements with parliamentary committees, policies and procedures: Manage the Sub Directorate to ensure good governance practises and compliance with relevant legislation and policies: Management of performance and development and undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. 57

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Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.