Assistant Director: Corporate Services REF NO: Q9/2026/53

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the role of an Assistant Director for Corporate Services within the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). The position involves managing various corporate support functions, including financial administration, human resources administration, supply chain services, facilities, transport, and record management, while also supervising staff within these areas. **What you will do** * Manage Financial Administration support services, including requesting and analysing Expenditure Control C reports, submitting S&T claims to Finance, checking and submitting overtime claims, submitting petty cash reconciliations, submitting payroll, checking and validating invoices, certifying invoices for services received, providing motivation for variance between expenditure and cash-flow, providing budget breakdown and cash-flow, and compiling and submitting funds shifts requests. * Manage Human Resource Administration Service, which includes facilitating the implementation of employee compensation, general conditions of service, benefits, and incentives; monitoring the capturing of leave, long service recognition, and PILIR; facilitating and coordinating employee terminations or resignations; providing advice on human resource policies and practices; facilitating the processing of labour relations issues; maintaining work registers of all HRM matters; and rendering secretarial services during interviews. * Manage Supply Chain Support Services, including coordinating Goods Received Vouchers (GRV) submission to SCM within two days, checking and validating invoices, certifying invoices for goods and services received (e.g., GRV), forwarding GRVs to the invoicing Unit, coordinating the implementation of demand and procurement plans for the province, and verifying the asset register and stock control. * Manage Facilities, Transport, and Record Management Services by facilitating day-to-day repairs of the building, coordinating vehicle utilisation, verifying logbooks, conducting vehicle inspections, compiling reports for damages and losses, monitoring and verifying telephone usage, conducting quality checks on trip requests, and verifying the accuracy of the records register. * Supervise Human Resource/Staff, involving allocating and ensuring quality of work, personnel development, assessing staff performance, applying discipline, and ensuring compliance with prescribed regulations, guidelines, and policies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 7 in Public Management / Administration / Financial Management Qualification or Relevant as recognised by SAQA. * 3 to 5 years’ supervision experience in the finance and human resource environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Knowledge of:** Human Resource Management Policies, Human Resource System and Procedures, Performance Management, Project Management, Public Services Act, Regulations and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection Strategies, Code of Remuneration, Extensive knowledge of legislation regulating Human Resource Management (HRM). * **Extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as:** Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Regulatory Framework governing Human Resource Management Practices, Employment Equity Act, HRM related policies, systems and processes, procedures and best practice. * Working knowledge and experience of PERSAL. * **Skills and Competencies:** Client Service Orientation, emotional intelligence, Team participation, Job Knowledge, Flexibility, Continuous Improvement, Ability to relate well with all levels of stakeholders, root cause identification, Presentation, Planning and organising, Strong Analytic skills, Communication skills, Analytical Skills, Negotiations skills, financial management, Performance Management, Honesty and Integrity. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with an NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Management, Administration, or Financial Management, possessing 3-5 years of supervisory experience in finance and human resources. They should have extensive knowledge of public service legislation, HRM policies, and regulatory frameworks, including practical experience with PERSAL. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and financial management skills, alongside competencies in client service, emotional intelligence, planning, and team participation, demonstrating honesty and integrity. A valid driver's licence is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-corporate-services-ref-no-q9-2026-53-independent-police-investigative-directorate-ipid Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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• Project management
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