Head of Office: Office of the Speaker Ref: (5/3/4/2/72) (RE-Advert) at Makhado Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Grade 12 
• Post matric qualifications in Political/Public Administration/Management or relevant qualification 
•  Five (5) years relevant experience Computer literacy Valid Code B driver’s license. 

Key performance areas:

•  Overall management of the office of the Speaker
• Advise the Speaker regarding the provisions of applicable legislations, policies, Codes and guidelines. 
• Co-ordinate political appointments, activities and meetings for the Speaker.
•  Keep all appointments with the public and Management. 
• Perform protocol services. Coordinate office programs. 
• Attend to Community Development Workers (CDW) and Ward Committees activities as well as coordination of public participation processes in the Municipality. 
• Do research to update the Office’s knowledge data base, analysing and collating relevant information, facts and figures and submit same to the Speaker for scrutiny. 

Key Competencies: 

• Excellent Computer literate (MSOffice package). 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Good knowledge of local Government Legislation. 
• Ability to work on deadlines and under pressure. 
• Maintain absolute confidentially.