Head of Office REF NO: 009 at The Department of Mineral Resources

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant degree in politics/administration (NQF level 7) with a minimum of 7 years’ experience/knowledge of Ministry operations at middle/senior managerial level.

Key competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Ministry Operations.
• Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by executive authority’s portfolio.
• Knowledge of public service policy and prescripts.
• Previous exposure to administrative and strategic management functions.

Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal liaison skills.
• Research skills.
• Project management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Financial management skills.

Thinking demand:

• Ability to analyse information and form conclusions.
• Quick decision maker.

Recommendations/Note:

• No appointment shall be affected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za.
• Candidates will undergo a compulsory competency assessment and technical assessment.
• The candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.

DUTIES:

• Act as the Deputy Minister’s principal point of contact with the Department.
• Address submissions and briefings on major policy and administrative issues referred to the Deputy Minister.
• Liaise with, among others, the Ministerial Advisor and the Director-General’s Office.
• Compile and manage the office budget in consultation with the Ministry.
• Accompany the Deputy Minister on major visits/meetings/events.
• Manage projects and programmes assigned to the Deputy Minister and execute other duties as required by the Deputy Minister.
• Manage staff in the Office of the Deputy Minister.