DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES
POST DESIGNATION: ADMINISTRATOR – GEORGE (TEMPORARY)
WC0936 REFERENCE: 3718267
Salary: R 301 296 – R 391 080 (T10) plus allowance providing for total remuneration package
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12
Computer Literacy: MS Office
Personal Assistant/Senior, Senior/Executive Secretary also require a relevant secretarial certificate
5-8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience
COMPETENCIES:
Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail,
Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and
Organising.
Functional Competencies: Business Processes, Use of Technology, Data Processing & Analysis.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery
Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, Learning
Orientation.
Management/Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting,
Coaching and Mentoring.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Ensure a culture of participatory governance that encourages and creates conditions for communities
and stakeholders to participate in the preparation, implementation and review of its IDP and Preparation of the budget.
Drafting letters of response relating to queries / enquiries.
Monitoring logistical and administrative systems with regard to efficiency and effectiveness.
Publicising committee meetings on website, local notice boards and newspapers.
Ensure a functional and effective public participation process.
Coordinate activities of the work plan and determine priorities that should be addressed.
Include interdepartmental planning to solve problems and challenges that were identified.
Coordinates project logistics.
Ensure that provision is made for identified areas that will need to be addressed by means of
involvement, participation and problem solving.
Attend to queries / complaints associated with communities and departments by reverting to the
enquirer / complainant and providing details to support specific outcomes or commenting on the
status and/or attention afforded to the query/complaint.
Attend to queries / complaints associated with communities and departments by referring received
complaints to the relevant departments.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST:
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principals
Knowledge of issues pertaining to aera of assignment
Ability to work effectively under pressure and short notices
Skill in organising work of self and others
Accuracy
Good interpersonal relations and skills
Be prepared to work abnormal hours
Skill in both verbal and written communication
Be able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
ENQUIRIES: LAMEES FORTUIN (044 801 9052)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal:
Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
under Job Portal, before completing their online application.
Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal.
Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
attached, prior to submitting your job application.
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles:
A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
duties).
All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
Commissioner of Oath.
All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
Only online applications will be accepted.
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include
reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being
unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
Source: https://www.george.gov.za/hr-doc-categories/jobs-and-bursaries/current-job-opportunities/