Director: Parliamentary Cabinet and Cluster Support REF NO: DPCCS at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification / Degree in Public Administration / Political Science / Law or Management or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior Management level in Parliamentary and Cabinet environment.
• Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Strategic Capability and Leadership, People management and Empowerment, Programme and project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation, Customer Focused Communication, Analytic and Problem-Solving Skills, E-Cabinet system for Cabinet Work, Government Administrative Processes, Continuous Learning, Agility and Adaptability, Public Service Regulations Act, Public Financial Management Act, RSA Constitution, Labour Legislation. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to manage and drive the provision of effective and efficient Parliamentary, Cabinet and Cluster services in support of the Director-General. The successful candidate will manage and drive all parliamentary processes relating to the department, including preparing and submitting parliamentary questions (PQs), briefing notes, and responses to committee requests, to ensure compliance with parliamentary rules and timelines.
• Manage and drive the flow of parliamentary questions (oral and written); ensure quality control, accuracy, and compliance with deadlines; track progress and maintain the central PQ management system; support/facilitate preparation for parliamentary meetings, debates, and committee sittings. Manage the coordination of cabinet memoranda/submissions; ensure documents meet secretariat standards and are submitted within timelines; prepare briefing packs for the Director-General ahead of cabinet/committee meetings; and track post-cabinet decisions and monitor departmental implementation.
• Provision of administrative support to the department and Ministry in relation to Cabinet/Cluster and Parliamentary work and enable seamless integration of content to be submitted to Cabinet/Cluster. Manage EXCO/MANCO related requests. Drive adherence to governance systems and processes, model the culture of the Department, manage DGO staff based in the Parliamentary office in Cape Town and manage Directorate risks.
• Manage and drive the department’s participation in Parliamentary Portfolio and Select Committee meetings, including preparation of presentations, briefing documents, and follow-up actions. Act as a key point of contact with the Cabinet Secretariat; Parliamentary Committees, Ministry, Cluster departments, and senior management in the department. Identify emerging risks raised in Parliament for the department and advise the Director-General on mitigation actions, ensure rapid response mechanisms for urgent PQs.
• Review and ensure the quality, accuracy, and policy alignment of all Parliamentary and Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, speeches and reports before submission to the Executive Authority. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance.