Administration & Governance Manager (Indep. Contractor) at Moses Kotane Institute

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of NQF8 qualification in Business Administration / Public Administration / General Administration and related fields. NQF 9 and above qualifications will be an added advantage. Must have 3 years’ experience in providing support to senior management within the public sector. Must have experience of handling governance. Must be a member of the Charted Governance Institute of Chartered Secretariat (CGISA) or the former Institute of Secretariat Chartered Secretary. A valid driver’s licence is compulsory.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge and understanding of:

• PFMA, King IV, and public sector governance frameworks
• Project and programme management
• High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Governance and compliance training (accredited/public sector courses)
• Risk management and confidential information handling skills
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office 365, document management, and collaboration tools
• Experience with financial and supply chain management in the public sector
• Knowledge of research management, policy analysis
• Experience in multi-stakeholder engagement, including government, funders, and research partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high-level personal assistant, administrative, and governance support to the Office of the CEO by managing executive diaries and meetings,
• coordinating governance processes, drafting reports and correspondence, and ensuring effective follow-through on executive and Board decisions.

DISQUALIFIERS:

• A candidate not meeting minimum requirements, and with a pending or Criminal Convictions /Pending or Disciplinary Records, will be disqualified. 

CLOSING DATE: 13 MARCH 2026