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Job Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Experience in networking with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors. Knowledge of executive office management priorities. Knowledge of legislation as well as labour implications with regard to various acts and the PFMA. Excellent leadership-, interpersonal-, motivational-, analytical-, financial management and good written and verbal communications skills; speech- and report writing skills; executive office management skills; comprehensive knowledge of the public service and education sector related legislation and 161 the legal implications thereof; ability to plan, manage and delegate as well as monitor public administrative functions; innovative, analytical and creative thinking. Proficiency and computer skills in the Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver’s license. Please
Duties
Manage the flow of documents and correspondences. Provide a secreterial role at Executive Management meetings. Coordinate and consolidate all relevant documentation for the HOD including strategic plans, budgets and reports. Coordinate the HOD and DDG’s one-on-one meetings on a regular basis to keep the HOD informed of developments in the Department. Organise and determine the most effective methods and standards of documents that will enhance the quality of the office. Compile and distribute confidential documents i.e. cabinet memoranda and general correspondence to relevant stakeholders. Liaise with programme managers on compilation/submission of documents in the Department. Record, track and provide reports on Executive decisions taken. Render executive administration support services to the HOD. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of executive decisions. Develop strategic and operational plans for the office of the HOD. Manage relations with external stakeholders as well as coordinate special projects. Act as a principal contact and provide support to the office of the HOD and MEC. Prepare for mutilateral meetings. Undertake research and compile reports for the HOD. Coordinate the submissions and response to Executive Council and legislature. Collate strategic and operational plans and performance reports. Assist with strategic and business planning processes for the Branch. Coordinate communication with all stakeholders and customers. Render secretariat support services. Assume the responsibility for the overall management of the private and administrative secretariat and personal support services to the HOD. Provide leadership in the management of the HOD’s strategic diary. Manage the diary, meetings and programmes efficiently. Ensure that there are document management systems in place. Manage the flow of correspondence and ensure timeous processing thereof. Liaison with protocol, security and other support services. Liaise with MEC and Departments regarding programmes and meetings. Schedule and organise meetings of the senior management team and provide support. Liaise with other branches in the Department and ensure that all statutory reports are prepared and submitted. Draft correspondence and take minutes of meetings. Collate strategic and operational plans and performance reports.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package. The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Location
Head Office, Mbombela
How to Apply
Ms. LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520
Postal address: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200. For Attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. C Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, HR Recruitment Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
Apply Before:
4/2/2026
Reference No:
A2/007
Additional Information
With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the