Assistant Director: Office of the Hod (Elsendburg)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also Knowledge of and working experience in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management
• Oerational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Knowledge of and working experience in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions

Responsibilities

• Render administrative support services: Provide administrative support in respect of the budget
• Coordinate the office administration functions- e.g. typing, filing, file tracking system, dealing with correspondence, telephone
• Compile itinerary and submit trip approvals
• Make subsistence and traveling arrangements and submit all claims (transport, daily allowance and travel allowances)
• Handle procurement, stores, budget control and give inputs on budget
• Analyse the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the applications thereof is understood properly
• Communication and liaisoning: Liaise with various agricultural agents as well as the general public
• Assist with the execution of the inter- and intra- governmental function
• Liaise with other provincial departments and ministries as well with other government bodies on the three spheres e.g. national departments, provincial governments, ministries and local authorities
• Review and direct internal and external correspondence /e-mails / invitations to the relevant stakeholders
• Render personal support to the HOD
• Managerial functions.