Assistant Director: Administration and Coordination Ref No: FOM/CT14/2026 at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Administration or relevant qualification within the related field.
• A minimum of three 3 years’ experience in administration/management and coordination.
• Knowledge of Departmental or government policies, procedures and practices (Knowledge of PFMA and other Financial Management and associated prescripts).
• Understanding of Intergovernmental relations.
• Good command of written and oral English and any other official language.
• Strategic coordination/ planning.
• Business planning. Report/professional writing.
• Policy development. Organisation performance management.
• Risk management.
• Audit procedures.
• Research methodologies and presentation.
• Project management.
• Accessing and operating the computerized post tracking system.
• The hierarchy and management structure of the department.
• Different specialised fields of the branches and chief directorates expertise and responsibility.
• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Expert level of computer literacy- skilled and confident user in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
• Articulate. Multi-tasking. Sense of responsibility and loyalty.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyse and verify data. Creativity. Innovation.
• Maturity and professionalism.
• A Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel.