The legal mandate and core business of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) are to manage, protect and conserve South Africa’s environment and natural resources. The mandate is informed by section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), which affords everyone the right to (a) an enviro...
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Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration or relevant qualification including economics and social sciences and maritime studies coupled with a minimum of three (3 ) years’ experience required in project administration or related field.
Knowledge of office administration and project administration support, including convening processes and meetings and in providing secretariat support. Knowledge of basic procurement processes. Knowledge of basic public financial management prescripts (especially PFMA). Basic understanding of the prescripts applicable to public service (PAJA, PAIA).
Knowledge and use of electronic filing systems. Writing Skills including collation of reports and drafting project documentation. Basic understanding of project management. Advanced competency in the use of MS Word, and proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to use initiative and work without supervision. Team – worker Conscientious and reliable. Good interactive and interpersonal skills with a focus on stakeholder engagement and support.
Duties:
Provide administrative and secretariat support to the Ocean Economy Secretariat for government programmes and projects including compiling documentation and reporting, arranging meetings and related logistics.
Office administration including assisting in the compilation and monitoring of budgets, travel and meeting arrangements and procurement related functions.
Provide project administration support to the Ocean Economy Secretariat & Projects. Provide administrative support in the conceptualisation, planning, implementation, monitoring as well as reporting of projects.
Knowledge management and maintaining up to date Ocean economy and project information Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders for the provision of information on progress with implementation on Ocean Economy programmes and projects and compiling relevant reports and presentations.
Provide support and coordinate the required logistical arrangements for Ocean Economy events or projects