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: GP Cd: Provincial Operations: Gauteng, based in Gauteng. 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: 301026/12 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consolidate and report on the planning.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for strategic and annual plans.
• Management of queries and correspondence within the office.
• Coordinating matters relating to portfolio committee issues, referrals, audit findings, parliamentary queries, risk management etc for the programme and ensure meeting timelines/deadlines of those requests.
• Ensure documents management.
• Develop and maintain system in the office that will contribute towards improving efficiency.
• Provide management support to the office and represent the Head Provincial Operations at meetings, workshops engagements etc. Record minutes, decisions and communicate to relevant role players, follow-up on progress made, prepare briefing notes as well as other documents to adequately prepare the Head Provincial Operations.
• Provide financial administrative support to the office.
• Determine and collate information regarding the budget needs of the office.
• Management of human resources of the Provincial Operations.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 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.