Deputy Director: Parliamentary and Cabinet Support Officer REF NO: HO 2024/11/05 at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
• Three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director/Middle management level. Computer literate.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Proven management competencies. Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Good verbal and written communication skills.  

DUTIES :

• Monitor events in Parliament/the legislature to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister. Liaise with structures such as the Portfolio and Standing Committees on matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister and brief the department on decisions taken. Monitor events in Cabinet/Executive Council to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister.
• Peruse documents such as the minutes of Cabinet and Cluster Committees and monitor meetings of the executive structures that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister. Render an efficient and effective parliamentary service. Facilitate timeous and appropriate responses to the parliamentary questions in the format prescribed by Parliament/the legislature and ensure departmental representation in parliamentary events.
• Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town offices for Parliamentary sessions (where applicable). Manage and oversee the packing, dispatching and unpacking of official documents and equipment in the Pretoria and Cape Town offices. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.
• Remain abreast with the procedures and processes applicable to the Minister. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information