Administrative Manager South Africa Presidents Office Jobs

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (obtainable from any Government institution), accompanied by certified copies of qualifications with proof of academic records, as well as a comprehensive CV and a copy of ID. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have his/her foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
Candidates for the level 13 & 14 posts above will be subject to competency assessments prior to appointment. On assumption of duty, they will have to enter into performance contract and submit a Financial Disclosure on an annual basis.
Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria 0001 OR hand-deliver at 535 Proes Street, Pretoria, for the attention of Ms M Makgae.
Closing date: 18 March 2011 @ 16:30                 
       
Branch: Strategy and Operations
Salary: R378 456.00 all-inclusive salary package per annum (level 11)
Pretoria
Requirements: A post – matric qualification and/or extensive relevant experience in administrative support.  Extensive experience in office management.  Minimum of 10 years experience in a high-profile political environment and/or the Public Service.  In-depth knowledge of the functioning of Executive Management offices and the Public Service.  In-depth knowledge of the Government-wide framework, policies, procedures and practices.  Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Good analytical ability.  Strong administrative, organizational, and general office management skills, event/function management skills, as well as any other functions deemed necessary at the time of employment.  Accuracy and attention to detail.  Excellent planning and organizing skills.  Basic research skills.  Basic project management skills.  Ability to deal with confidential information. Financial Management skills with regards to the budget.
Duties: Provide administrative support to the former Principals.  Manage all benefits of former Principals as stipulated in the policy for privileges for former office bearers.  Set up an effective and efficient document management system and manage the flow of correspondence to and from the offices of the former Principals.  Follow up on and monitor the implementation of decisions taken around the former Principals.  Prepare memoranda and reports, when required.  Liaise with the relevant stakeholders for enhanced service.  Attend high-level meetings and record the proceedings of such meetings.  Perform any administrative tasks related to the position and ensure that the filing of documents is in line with the approved filing plan of the Office, as approved by the National Archives.  Manage and develop staff.  Coordinate various projects as assigned by the Deputy Director-General. Management and monitoring of the former Principals’ budget.
Enquiries: Ms R Maponya, tel. (012) 300-5582.