The Presidency is mandated to ensure that the President can execute his constitutional responsibilities in leading and galvanising government and society to implementpresidency the electoral mandate.
Over the medium term, the department planned to continue providing support to the President and Deputy President in the execution of their responsibilities, ...
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A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at Senior managerial level. Proven experience in managing a wide range of strategic business operations.
DUTIES :
The key responsibilities are to provide efficient and effective leadership, management and administrative (operational) support services to the Principals and Branches of The Presidency. Assist The Presidency in the fulfilment of its mandate and responsibilities by managing all responsibilities as delegated by the Accounting Officer, Director-General and the Executive Authority.
Determine the strategic direction for all the relevant Chief Directorates and Directorates within the Corporate Management Branch. Provide strategic advice and leadership through alignment of the Branch goals to that of The Presidency’s strategic objectives to the following Chief Directorates: Human Resources Management and Development.
Protocol, Ceremonial Services and Events Management; Corporate Services; Internal Communication and Research Services, including the Independent Commission; Financial Management and Legal and Executive Services. Facilitate the building of strategic partnerships with stakeholders. Implement a corporate management governance framework aligned with relevant legislations and regulations to mitigate identified risks. Contribute to an effective leadership development culture and capacity building for The Presidency.
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Hons Degree/Postgraduate or equivalent qualification on NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA. 8-10 years’ experience at Senior managerial level.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide policy support and advise to the Political Principals in The Presidency. Facilitate policy coordination in government through the Cabinet system and FOSAD.
Liaise with Senior Officials responsible for research and policy development in government as well as Think Tanks and Research Institutions to identify research gaps and outcomes that impact on public policy and use such to make recommendations on interventions required. Provide technical support to the structures chaired by the President and Deputy President. Conduct socio-economic impact assessments in respect of policy outcomes.
A Senior Certificate plus an LLB Degree. A minimum of 5 years’ SeniorManagement Services experience and 10 years’ experience in the legal environment. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient and effectivelegal and executive services within The Presidency and legal advice to Cabinet and its Committees. Support The Presidency in being compliant with its constitutional and legislative obligations. Ensure provision of legal, executive and administrative support to the President, Deputy President and Secretary of the Cabinet, in the performance of their executive and mandated functions.
Provide strategic advice to the Director-General and President on legislative changes and providing research on legal implications. Ensure provision of legal inputs that relates to matters processed by the Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet, as well as Forum of South African Director-General (FOSAD). Provide direction and oversight on the legal approach to cross cutting legal issues pertaining to government.
Draft and review a wide variety of agreements pertaining to The Presidency and government wide. Manage litigation and representing The Presidency in labour, commercial and other disputes. Ensure provision of general advice to The Presidency. Oversee and manage the work of the Legal and Executive Services Unit. Identify, mitigate and manage commercial regulatory and other risks. Manage Strategic planning, Budgeting and MTEF processes of the LES Chief Directorate. Manage communications and Stakeholder Relations of the Unit. Ensure the Unit is properly resourced to execute on its mandate.
A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience. competencies: Be professional. highly motivated.
DUTIES :
Administration of National Orders through Management of nominations for theNational Orders including the register. Editing and reworking the bios of the nominees. Ensuring that the manual and electronic registers of the recipients are updated. Compilation of memos for approval acceptance and wearing of foreign awards.
Administration of the unit through Monthly and quarterly compilation of reports of the Directorate. Administering and monitoring of the budget. Compilation of inputs for the Annual Report. Administering the State Official and Provincial Official Funeral manual through facilitation of documentation for the declaration of declared funerals.
Oversee arrangements and documentation for official memorial services and funerals. Coordinating meetings of the Funeral Planning Committee. Providing secretariat support to the Presidential Advisory Council on National Orders. Coordinating administration relating to the Advisory Council. When necessary, assisting the Director in drafting and amending the Charter for the Advisory Council.
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