Deputy Director: Office Support

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Deputy Director: Office Support in Water And Sanitation Services Management: NW Cd: Provincial Operations Northwest, based in Mmabatho. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/13 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consolidate and report on planning matters within the office of the Provincial Head.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for strategic and annual performance plans and related reporting requirements.
• Manage and coordinate queries correspondence and submissions within the office.
• Coordinate matters relating to portfolio Committees, referrals, audit findings, parliamentary queries, risk management and other governance matters relevant to provincial operations and ensure adherence to prescribed timelines and deadlines.
• Ensure effective records and document management within the office.
• Develop, maintain and improve administrative and management support systems that contribute towards the efficiency and effectiveness of the office of the Provincial Head.
• Provide executive, strategic coordination and administrative management support to the Provincial Head.
• Represent the Provincial Head at ate meetings, workshops and other engagements, where appropriately delegated.
• Coordinate and record key decisions and resolutions, communicate these to relevant role players and monitor and follow up on progress regarding implementation.
• Prepare and consolidate briefing notes, reports, presentations, submissions and other management information required to adequately support and prepare the Provincial Head for meeting, oversight engagements and other executive responsibilities.
• Provide financial administrative support to the office, including determining and consolidating information regarding budgetary requirements and monitoring relevant expenditure matters.
• Coordinate and support human resource administrative matters relevant to the office and Provincial Operations, within applicable delegations and prescripts.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 in qualification in Public/Business Administration/Management.
• 5 years management experience in Administration environment.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable public service policies and strategies.
• Understanding of administration processes.
• Disciplinary knowledge of HR information.
• Understanding of government legislations.
• Knowledge of financial management and PFMA.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations.
• Understanding of programme and project management.
• Good interpersonal skills and analytical procedures.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.