Senior Administrative Officer: National Assessments

Requirements

The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Two (2) years relevant experience; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Good telephone etiquette; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook); Ability to think clearly and concisely, be friendly, confident, work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to multi-task and cope with a high workload; General office management; Willingness to learn quickly; Accuracy and be adaptable; Planning and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating events and project relating to national and international assessment programmes; Providing specific support to the Directorate in implementing the National Assessment Framework; Including filing, tracking and processing of documents and correspondence; Compiling and reporting financial updates; Consolidating and compiling of quarterly reports on national assessment projects; Coordinating logistical and administrative functions relating to travel and accommodation of appointed assessors as well as contracted local and international researchers/specialists appointed in the Directorate; Checking and verifying all payments relating to subsistence and travel as well as remuneration of appointed assessors and contracted local and international researchers/specialists appointed in the Directorate; Facilitating participation and partnership agreements with local and international agencies/institutions; Providing administrative and logistical support to the Directorate; Coordinating administrative support across sub-units in the Directorate; Providing administrative support relating to procurement of goods and services of the Directorate; Coordinating provincial assessment coordinators meetings and 13 the General Education and Training Assessment Committee meetings; Providing secretariat support for projects as and when required.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.

Notes

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.