Secretary- Office of the Senior Manger-Human Settlements-Safety and Community Services

JOB PURPOSE:

• Render secretarial, administrative and logistical support services to the Senior Manager: Human Settlements as well as the Human Settlements Division. Coordinates activities and requirements associated with the Office of the Senior Manager through the application and implementation of administrative and secretarial procedures/systems.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Grade 12

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, e-mail, Solar, and Collaborator)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good writing skills
• Attention to details
• Telephone etiquette and ability to handle stressful and demanding situations
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Management
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of local authority rules and procedures
• Knowledge of housing legislation and policies

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Attention to detail
• Influence
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Organizational Awareness
• Problem solving
• Planning and Organising
• Business Process
• Use of Technology
• Data Processing and Analysis
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Action Orientation
• Resilience
• Change Readiness
• Cognitive ability
• Learning Orientation
• Impact and Influence
• Team Orientation
• Direction Setting

Your application can be submitted via email to: communityjobs@drakenstein.gov.za, hand delivered or posted to Drakenstein Municipality, Human Resource Offices, PO Box 1, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7622.