Assistant Director: Project Support (Municipal Finance Improvement Programme) Ref No: G01/2026 at Government Technical Advisory Centre: GTAC

REQUIREMENTS :

A Degree (NQF level 7) in Project Management and / or Project Administration.

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Project Management or Project Administration preferably in the public sector. Must be able to function well in a multidisciplinary team with varying priorities. Function well under pressure in a relatively unstructured environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint is important. Good comfort level using computer programs and other applications associated with computers (MS Office, Internet, email). Competencies Required: Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Legislative Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Treasury legislation, specifically the MFMA and PFMA, and regulations and GTAC policies pertaining to public service projects management and reporting. Information Management: The ability to gather, prepare, house and share the organisationally relevant information produced or found through work in a manner that creates easy access and understanding, and that informs and educates the reader regarding the subject.

Administrative Operations:

• Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the support of administrative and management activities to facilitate organisational and mission goals and objectives. This competency requires knowledge of the appropriate rules, regulations, processes and associated systems within various enabling functions which may include human resources management, resource management, employee support services, documentation, procurement and financial management.

Competencies required:

• Client Service Orientation: implies helping or serving others, to meet their needs. It means focussing on discovering those needs, figuring out how to best meet them as well as putting into practice the Batho Pele spirit. The term “clients” refers to both internal and external clients. Effective Communication: Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering: verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. It includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a way that brings understanding to the target audience.