Senior Administrative Officer

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Overview This role is for a Senior Administrative Officer at the Department of Water and Sanitation. The position primarily involves administrative duties related to Water Use Licence Applications, Stream Flow Reduction Activity Licence Applications, and providing secretariat support to the Licence Assessment Advisory Committee, with an additional responsibility for staff supervision. What you will do * Process Water Use Licence Applications, including advising applicants on requirements, collating documentation, preparing applications for preliminary and final review, setting up site inspections, submitting applications to the National Office, and drafting licences for the Regional Director. * Draft all related correspondence and update schedules. * Maintain registers and databases. * Conduct photocopying and filing. * Perform administrative duties related to Stream Flow Reduction Activity Licence Applications, such as identifying the need for and coordinating site inspections for re-inspections, providing copy permits/licences, processing changes of land ownership, and reporting alleged unlawful plantings. * Provide administrative and secretariat support to the Licence Assessment Advisory Committee, including managing diaries, coordinating meeting dates, preparing agendas, proofreading documents for review, and taking, compiling, and typing minutes. * Ensure follow-up actions on drafting letters and recommendations. * Provide feedback to applicants. * Provide advice on statutory and procedural requirements. * Assist with telephonic enquiries, including form completion, general enquiries, and invoice/statement enquiries. * Supervise staff. Requirements (from the original advert) * An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma in Public Management/Administration). * Three (3) years working experience in administration and a regulatory environment. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. * Experience in maintaining registers and databases. * Experience in report writing and drafting of submissions. * Knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures. * People and Diversity Management skills. * Excellent client orientation and customer focus. * Good communication skills. * Good accountability and ethical conduct. Who should apply Candidates with an NQF level 6 qualification, specifically a National Diploma in Public Management/Administration, and at least three years of administrative experience in a regulatory setting. Applicants must possess a valid, unexpired driver's licence and have proven experience in maintaining registers, databases, report writing, and drafting submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of administrative procedures, good people and diversity management skills, excellent client and customer focus, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to accountability and ethical conduct, capable of managing complex administrative processes and supervising staff. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-administrative-officer-department-of-water-and-sanitation-1 Source: myjobmag

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