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Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management, Governance, Economic Development, or related qualification. Five (5) years relevant experience at the senior management level. Competencies: Project management, problem-solving, report writing and communication skills. Good computer skills are a requirement. Good knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), public sector budgeting etc. will be an added advantage. A willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s licence. Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme).
Duties
Provide administrative and office support. Provide executive governance support services. Render coordination services to departmental strategic projects. Provide secretariat services to the departmental governance structures. Acting as first point of contact for internal and external stakeholder management services. Manage liaison between the department interested organisation, including Chapter 9 institutions. Manage realistic schedules of appointments. Timeously coordinate with and sensitize/advise the HOD regarding engagements. Advise internal and external stakeholders on issues pertaining to the functions of the office of the HOD. Manage the effective flow of routine and highly confidential information and documents to and from the office of the HOD. Manage research, collect, analyse and collate information as requested by the HOD. Ensure the effective and efficient management of overall resources within the Head of Department in terms of relevant acts and delegations. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of risk management and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance the Chief Directorate’s performance. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.