Deputy Director: Hod Support Ref No: 2024/acsr01/nw at North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation

CENTRE : Head Office, Mmabatho 

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A 3-year National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in public administration/ business management or relevant qualification. At least five (5) years’ relevant experience of which three (3) years’ should be at a Junior Management level/ Assistant Director. 
• A valid drivers’ license. 
• Knowledge Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Head of Department’s portfolio. 
• Proven management competencies. 
• A high level of financial administration, planning, organising and people management skills. 
• The ability to inspire staff and communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.
• Change and knowledge management skills. 
• Problem-solving and analytical skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Strong strategic and leadership abilities. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skill. Good networking skills.
•  Project management skills.
•  Computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. 

DUTIES : 

• Facilitate and generate information flow to and from the HOD to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Coordinate information/ inputs from the Departmental Directorates to develop reports. 
• Acknowledge receipt and provide response to all incoming correspondence to the Office of the HOD. Provide feedback on incoming correspondence. 
• Ensure that staff in HOD’s office signs Performance Agreements, Performance Assessments are conducted within the applicable policies. 
• Implement systems of financial compliance management in the Office of the HOD.
• Provide and account for all funds utilized in the Office of the HOD (variance reporting). 
• Coordinate work of all units in the HOD’s Office to ensure adequate support. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mpuisang Tel No: (018) 388 2738/39