SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 398,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks a Senior Admin Officer to manage administrative functions within the Chief Directorate of Risk and Compliance Management. The role requires a recognized diploma and relevant experience, emphasizing strong communication and organizational skills in a dynamic public service environment. The position offers a salary of R397,116 per annum, supporting applicants from diverse backgrounds to promote equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• An appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience needed.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative functions in the Chief Director's Office.
• Ensure effective management of daily administrative processes.
• Provide secretarial services including meeting scheduling and report collation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project Management

Conflict management

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Office

Job description

SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number : Refs/022756
• Directorate : Chief Directorate: Risk and Compliance management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R397 116 per annum

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration /Public Management /Administrative Management/ Office Administration or Management/Management Assistant/ Office Management and Technology plus a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of effective administration and document management. Understanding of procedures, regulations, current legislations peculiar to education and public service. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills necessary. Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and MS Office. Ability to work under pressure. Conflict management and Project Management skills are necessary. Sound verbal and written communication skills required. Self- disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Valid Driver’s license.

Duties :

• To assist with facilitation of key administrative functions within the Office of the Chief Director. To ensure that the daily administrative processes within the office is managed effectively and timeously. Assist with the collation of reports. Provide secretarial services to the Office of the Chief Director in terms of scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and minute taking. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and prepare responses to queries. Perform other duties assigned or delegated by immediate supervisor.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate recognized 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration /Public Management /Administrative Management/ Office Administration or Management/Management Assistant/ Office Management and Technology?

Do you have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience?

Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.