Professional Officer: Protocol and Events Coordination at City of Johannesburg

PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: PROTOCOL AND EVENTS COORDINATION

Department: Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM)
Branch: Office of the Chief of Staff
Designation: Professional Officer: Protocol and Events Coordination
Remuneration: R967, 109.56 pa (all-inclusive cost to company)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Minimum requirements:

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Management or a relevant qualification at an
  NQF level 7;
• 6 – 8 years’ experience of which 4 years’ is in Protocol, Political and Public relations in
  the and Public Sector/Private Sector or any other related environment;
• Proven organization and administrative skills – following set procedures, guidelines,
  methodically and accurately with minimum supervision;
• Must have a valid drives license

Primary Function:
Ensure effective implementations of protocol processes and procedures and
coordinating of all events and ceremonies involving the Office of the Executive Mayor
in order to ensure sound relations between the Office and its internal and external
stakeholder

Key Performance Areas:

• Execute all protocol related processes and procedures;
• Execute specific activities effective Stakeholder Relations and Communication;
• Execute project planning process to inform the business unit business planning process;
• Execute process optimization and efficiency;
• Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources;
• Execute specific activities to ensure governance and risk management;
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the directorate;
• Perform general administrative

Leading Competencies:

• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills
• Advisory and guidance;
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
• Good Management and Interpersonal skills;
• Good Communication and Coordination skills;
• Report Writing, Problem Solving, Time Management, Planning and Organizing skills;
• Project Management and Analytical skills;
• Ability to function under pressure;
• Collaboration/Teamwork & Accountability;
• Research and Information gathering;
• Events management;
• Resource management and networking skills;

Core Competencies:
Knowledge and understanding of the:

• local government environment;City strategy (IDP),
• Prescribed, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. Knowledge of Corporate Governance.