Principal Administration Officer at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose
Co-ordinates and controls the departments technical and administrative responsibilities associated with researching, evaluating and reporting on specialised vehicles, plant and equipment. 

Key Responsibility Areas

• Coordinates the implementation of procedures, systems and controls related to receiving, updating and recording of transactional/operational           information and activities associated with the position.
• Monitors the consolidation, processing and presentation of functional information.
• Controls workflow processes and output levels of subordinates staff.
• Drafts and co-ordinates the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents.
• Initiates and monitors the application of agreed procedures with respect to the gathering, consolidation and interpretation of information on new and additional appliances, plant and equipment through research.

Competencies

• Ethics and Professionalism.
• Problem Solving.
• Planning and organising.
• Business Processes.
• Use of technology.
• Data processing & analysis.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Administration field.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years administration experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Administrative field.
• 6 years administration experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.