Administrative Support Officer: Infrastructure Policy and Research, Ref No, DOI 47/2024
Western Cape Government
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- R308,154 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3 year National Diploma ( equivalent or higher qualification); minimum of 3-years’ relevant experience working in an administrative role or environment.
RecommendationPrevious experience in a research, policy or strategy environment.
Key Performance AreasRender a general administrative support service to the Infrastructure Policy and Research Directorate; Assist the Directorate in carrying out administrative activities, both general and project related; Assist with secretariat functions at Directorate meetings, which include setting up meetings, drafting agendas, compilation of the minutes, editing presentations and circulating these to the members of the meeting; Provide support to the Infrastructure Policy and Research Directorate in terms of Financial Management; Assist the Directorate with the preparation and consolidation of financial inputs received from line managers for the facilitation of resource utilisation of projects; Monitor, control and report on expenditure in the Directorate as well as project expenditure; Provide support to the Infrastructure Policy and Research Directorate in all Human Resource management-related functions.
CompetenciesKnowledge in the following: office policies, practices and various office procurement procedures; Including financial management and reporting procedures related to the budget and knowldge of strategic planning, mentoring, evaluation procedures and systems; Skills in the following: Good planning, organising and record keeping; Good analytical thinking and problem-solving; Good customer/client liaison; Good record keeping; Good telephone etiquette and people; Communication (written and verbal); Basic numeracy.
RemunerationR 308 154 per annum (Salary level 7).Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.