Internship: Executive Directors Office at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus Degree (NQF level 7) in Business Management Administration, Public Management, or Public Administration.
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function:

• To perform developmental level professional administrative work, research, and analysis in support of the Executive Director's Office at the Department of Human Settlements.
• Participate in the directorate's day-to-day operations, including general office administration, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and regulatory compliance, HR, and involvement in administrative tasks related to long, medium, and short-range strategic planning.
• Contribute to the development of the Business Plan, Quarterly report, and strategic planning concept notes.

Key Learning Areas:

• Render developmental level professional administrative and support services in the Business Management Directorate.
• Site visits and research analysis—assist with verifying reported information by undertaking site visits and/or physical risk assessments to projects.
• Perform administrative tasks related to long, medium, and short-range strategic planning by assisting with.
• Transport by hand restricted documents dealing with all types of sensitive and confidential information.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer Literacy and Office Applications.
• Language proficiency (reading and written) in English.
• Organisational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software and applications, and the ability to analyze data using Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility/adaptability.
• Interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Self-confidence.
• Creativity.
• Numeracy.

Core Learning Competencies:

• Knowledge of council standard processes and procedures related to providing administrative support.
• General knowledge of municipal governments and city regulations/codes.
• Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Detail-oriented and a team player