About the Role
The Department of Local Government is excited to announce the opening for the position of Administration Clerk: Integrated Development Planning in Cape Town, Western Cape. This vital role supports the seamless functioning of integrated development planning, which is crucial for ensuring that local municipalities can effectively serve their communities. By providing administrative assistance, you will play an essential part in enhancing local governance and positively impacting the lives of residents in the area.
In this role, you will work closely with the Director and middle managers, ensuring that the administrative, financial, and communication needs of the department are met. Your efforts will contribute to the efficient execution of planning initiatives, ultimately fostering sustainable development in the Western Cape. This position not only offers the chance to grow your career in public service but also allows you to make a meaningful difference in your community.
About the Department
The Department of Local Government in South Africa is dedicated to promoting effective governance and service delivery at the municipal level. Its mission is to empower local municipalities to fulfill their mandate through support, capacity building, and the implementation of policies that enhance community development. Working within this department means being part of a team committed to improving the lives of citizens by ensuring that local governments operate efficiently, transparently, and responsively to community needs.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative support for integrated development planning activities.
- Assist municipalities with their integrated development planning processes.
- Support the Director and middle managers with meeting preparations and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with public service policies and relevant legislation.
- Collect and maintain data and statistics to support departmental initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of clerical duties and practices, including data entry and statistics collection.
- Understanding of the legislative frameworks governing public service and local government.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and various software applications.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the public service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Legislation and policy frameworks applicable to local government, Constitution, Municipal Structures; Functioning of local government; Sub-directorate.
Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Job knowledge; Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Creative thinking; Decision making; Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES Provide administrative support to integrated development planning with regard to administrative, financial, human resource management and communication needs; Provide administrative support to IDP support actions to municipalities on integrated development planning; Provide administrative support to the Director and middle managers regarding meetings; Support middle managers 313 with the administration; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensures that the application thereof is understood.
