Assistant Director: Administration (Personal Staff Officer) at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management or relevant qualification at (NQF Level 7).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in Administration
• Special requirements (skills needed): Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts. Departmental policies and procedures. Batho Pele principles. Financial Management, Project Management and have intermediate knowledge of Strategic Planning. Communication skills (Verbal and written communication), problem-solving and decision-making skills. Analytical, innovative, sound organising and planning skills.
• Computer literacy (applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work individually and in a team, ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with stakeholders at various levels, ability to work under pressure, proactive approach to meeting deadlines and delivering results with limited supervision. Good interpersonal relations, service oriented and integrity, creative and innovative, objectiveness and professionalism. Confidentiality, reliability, flexibility, teamwork and ethical. 

DUTIES :

• Successful candidate will be responsible to render an administrative support to the Chief Director Strategic Management (CDSM) within the Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division and perform the following key functions:
• Plan and arrange visits, meetings, functions and conferences. Act as liaison point between the Chief Director and the rest of the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure quality and control of all staff work submitted to the office of the Chief Director, control and manage the budget and business plan for the office of the Chief Director. Manage assets and resources in the office of the Chief Director.