Depurt Director: Administration Supportand Coordination

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Overview This role is for a Depurt Director: Administration Supportand Coordination within the Corporate Office of the Free Department Of Health, located in Bloemfontein. The position offers an all-inclusive salary package ranging from R932,292 to R1,098,195 per annum, structured as 75% basic salary and 25% flexible portion, with optional medical aid. The successful employee must meet prescribed requirements for the package. The reference number for this vacancy is H/D/19/2026. What you will do * Develop, implement, and maintain systems, registers, and databases to monitor and manage the flow of documents to, from, and within the office of the executive authority. * Compile correspondence, submissions, and cabinet memoranda as required. * Study, edit, and comment on submissions to be submitted to the executive authority for consideration. * Manage the procurement and maintenance of equipment and administer the budget in the office of the executive authority. * Manage logistical support in the office of the executive authority. * Develop, implement, and maintain a filing system for the office of the executive authority. * Manage the registry of the office of the executive authority. * Ensure that documents are classified in accordance with the MIS prescripts and are handled in accordance with their classification. * Brief the Chief of Staff on matters with regard to the executive authority’s portfolio on the agenda of Cabinet/executive council. * Liaise with senior managers in the institutions within the executive authority’s portfolio. * Co-ordinate the activities of the executive authority’s office. * Manage the distribution of memoranda to Cabinet/executive council members. * Manage the distribution of documents and submissions to the relevant legislature and standing/portfolio committees. * Keep record of decisions of Cabinet/executive council and alert the Chief of Staff and executive authority of actions to be taken and due dates. * Provide general supervision of the employees in the office of the executive authority. * Perform quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. * Advise supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. * Serve as the formal disciplinary authority with regard to supervisees. * Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric plus Diploma in Management/Public Administration or equivalent at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 3 years’ experience at management level (ASD). * Knowledge and Skills: * Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. * Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. * Public Service Regulations (PSR) 2016 as amended. * Public Service Act (PSA). * Public Finance Management Act. * Labour Relations Act. * Presentation skills. * Planning and organizing skills. * Time management skills. * Communication skills. * Computer literate. * Financial management skills. * Problem solving skills. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced professional holding a Diploma at NQF level 6 in Management/Public Administration or an equivalent qualification, with at least 3 years of experience at a management level (ASD). They should possess broad knowledge of the functional areas within an executive authority’s portfolio, a working understanding of South African political and parliamentary processes, and familiarity with key public sector legislation including the Public Service Regulations (PSR) 2016, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Finance Management Act, and Labour Relations Act. Essential skills include strong presentation, planning and organizing, time management, communication, computer literacy, financial management, and problem-solving abilities. The role also requires the capacity to provide general supervision, quality control, advisory support, and disciplinary authority over employees, as well as ensure their training and development. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-h-d-19-2026 Source: govpage

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