Contract Appointment: Term of Office of the Speaker
Job Profile:
- Acts as the first point of contact with the Office of the Speaker
- Manage the diary of the Speaker, make appointments and ensure prompt communication of diary changes
- Arrange workshops and functions effectively, inclusive of planning and logistical arrangements
- Liaise with Councillors, employees, management and the public
- Compile a range of documentation inclusive of reports, letters, memoranda and minutes, ensuring that all documents adhere to the District Municipality’s standards
- Prepare communications, speeches and announcements on behalf of the Speaker
- Provide research assistance and obtain background information for the Speaker on certain issues
- Monitor the implementation and execution of Council decisions
- Manage the budget for the Office of the Speaker on a daily basis
- Check that office initiatives comply with applicable legislation
- Make travel arrangements for the Speaker, including accommodation arrangements
- Advise the Speaker on travel arrangements to ensure cost effectiveness
- Order and control stationery for the Office of the Speaker
- Manage party political arrangements pertaining to the Speaker
Requirements: - Grade 12
- Computer literacy: MS Office
- 5 – 8 years relevant administrative experience
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
- Good administrative and organisational skills and attention to detail, meeting procedure, writing and calculating skills
- Sound interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills
- Good communication and language skills
- The ability to work independently and under pressure
- Analytical skills
- The ability to work in a political environment and be able to adapt to change
- Must be willing to work overtime if and when required and attend meetings after hours
Salary band: R255 348 – R331 332 per annum
Post Level: T9
Work Centre & Reference: Stellenbosch (14)
Closing date for applications: 06 June 2025 at 15:00
CORE PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCIES
FUNCTIONAL
COMPETENCIES
PUBLIC SERVICE
ORIENTATION
COMPETENCIES
PERSONAL
COMPETENCIES
MANAGEMENT /
LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCIES - Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Influencing
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Organising
- Business Processes
- Use of Technology
- Data Processing & Analysis
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Service Delivery Orientation
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus
- Action Orientation
- Resilience
- Change Readiness
- Cognitive Ability
- Learning Orientation
- Impact and Influence
- Team Orientation
- Direction Setting
- Coaching and
Mentoring
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COURIER THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
STELLENBOSCH OFFICE
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
STELLENBOSCH
7600
OR HAND DELIVER THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:
STELLENBOSCH OFFICE PAARL OFFICE
29 Du Toit Street /46 Alexander Street 194 Main Street
STELLENBOSCH PAARL
7600 7646
WORCESTER OFFICE CERES OFFICE
51 Trappes Street 27 Munnik Street
WORCESTER CERES
6850 6835
ROBERTSON OFFICE
40 Van Reenen Street
ROBERTSON
6705
Fringe benefits include: pension / retirement fund, medical scheme, group life insurance, 13th cheque and a non-pensionable accommodation allowance. Details regarding the comprehensive list of fringe benefits are available on request.
The closing date for applications is regarded the date on which minimum requirements as stipulated in this advertisement should be met by applicants. No supplementary documents will be accepted after the closing date. Applicants must acquire the prescribed application form from Ms TI Mpoli on (021) 8885159 or Ms NP Mtuta on (021) 8885120. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified
true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc) as well as required driver’s licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable, are to be submitted to the Municipal Manager, Cape Winelands District Municipality, P.O. Box 100, Stellenbosch, 7599 in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the relevant post
name on the envelope.
It should be noted that applications that do not adhere to the above-mentioned prescriptions will not be considered, neither will late, faxed and / or electronic applications be considered.
Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
In the event of any inconsistency between the English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa advertisement, the English advertisement will prevail.
Please note that, should no feedback be received by 31 August 2025 candidates may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.
Canvassing will disqualify a candidate