Office Manager: Centre e-Innovation, No. DOTP

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the Office of the DDG.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

None.

• Render line administrative support services
• Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Office of the DDG
• Provide support to the DDG with regards to meetings
• Manage resources of the office of the DDG
• Manage engagements
• Remain up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to their work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the DDG

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Experience with the 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
• Operational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures, processes and systems
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Policies of the government of the day
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Performance management in general

Skills needed:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Project Management
• Accounting, Finance and Audit

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level
9)

Note on remuneration in addition 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre‑entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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 . 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.