DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
POST 34/48: SECRETARY
REF NO: 070918/19
Branch IWC Dir: Shared Water Courses
SALARY: R163 563 per annum (Level 05)
APPLICATIONS: Head Office (Pretoria): Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria. For attention: Ms LI Mabole
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate and certificate in Secretarial Services. One (1) to two (2) years experience in secretarial duties and general administration. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge in secretarial duties, computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook, sound organisational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability and flexibility. Sound written and verbal communication skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Basic Knowledge of dispute resolution process. Understanding of project management related issues. Basic Financial Management and knowledge of PFMA. Client orientation and customer focus. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Able to work in a high pressure environment. Innovation and networking skills.
DUTIES: Provides secretarial, receptionist and clerical support service to the Director. Receive telephone calls and messages for the Director and channels calls to relevant role players if needs be. Manages and coordinates the diary of the Director by recording appointments and events. Do all required typing in the office of the Director. Compilation and coordination of documents for the Directorate and Director. Operates office equipment like fax machines and photocopies. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements and other logistics. Coordinate and arrange all meetings and events for the office of the Director. Collects all relevant documents and information to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Records minutes of the meetings of the Director when required. Process and manage all travel arrangements for the Director. Process all travel and subsistence 39 claims and all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the Director. Drafts routine correspondence and reports and administers matters like leave registers and telephone accounts. Receives, records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents. Handles the procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc. Remains up to date with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Studies relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remains abreast with procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director. Perform any other relevant functions to assist the Director.
ENQUIRIES: Meso K Tel No: 012 336 8138
NB: Applications must be submitted on a signed and dated Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of qualifications and Identity document. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Preference will be given to previously disadvantage groups. Successful applicants will be required to undergo standard Government security clearance procedures including verification of qualifications. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). “All SMS shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. 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” People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the posts. People who are not employed by the Public Service Departments are welcomed to apply for posts. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
CLOSING DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 2018