ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROTOCOL CEREMONIAL AND CONFERENCES

Department: Department of the Premier Location: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government Salary: R487 197 - R537 897 per annum (Level 09). Requirements: An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit. Duties: Advise and implement protocol and logistical support at events for the Premier, Cabinet and Provincial Top Management; Facilitate special projects and ceremonial proceedings; Coordinate Provincial Funerals and provide support in respect of State Funerals, in compliance with the State Funeral Policy; Managerial functions. Enquiries: Mr H Blake Te l N o : (021) 483 4942 Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (et

• ✓An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification)
• ✓A minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• ✓A valid code B (or higher) driving license
• ✓NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
• ✓Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• ✓Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• ✓Project management
• ✓Operational management practices
• ✓Procurement and tendering processes
• ✓Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes

• •Advise and implement protocol and logistical support at events for the Premier, Cabinet and Provincial Top Management
• •Facilitate special projects and ceremonial proceedings
• •Coordinate Provincial Funerals and provide support in respect of State Funerals, in compliance with the State Funeral Policy
• •Managerial functions