DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECRETARIAL SERVICES REF NO: CDCAC/43/39/23/02
Position: Deputy Director: Secretarial Services
Division: Defence Policy, Strategy & Planning
Chief Directorate: Conventional Arms Control
SALARY: R958 824 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE: Defence Headquarters Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 (NQF L4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF L7) in Engineering as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience and three years. In that five (5) years you must be three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor in Junior Management level at Policy environment. Research and Technical Analysis and Conventional Arms Control system is required. Honours (NQF L8) in Engineering will be an added advantage. Special Requirements (Skills needed): Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Good telephone etiquette, sound organisational skills/events management, excellent inter-personal skills. High level of reliability. Good communication skills (written and verbal), ability to act with tack and discretion and good presentation skills. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of Conventional Arms Control, knowledge in client services. Knowledge of relationship management problem solving and analysis. Accountability and ethical conduct Analytical and innovative thinking ability as well as problem solving skills. Must be able to obtain a confidential security clearance within a year.
DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure preparation of the monthly National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) agenda items on the basis of new and pending matters.
- Ensure the preparation of books to be considered by the NCACC and the Scrutiny Committee. Ensure distribution of agenda and books for the Scrutiny Committee.
- Liaise with members of the Scrutiny Committee and the NCACC to inform about meeting and confirm attendance.
- Attend NCASS and Scrutiny Committee meetings and take minutes.
- Liaise with various departments, relevant organization and Defence industry about meetings and decisions of the NCACC.
- Make follow-ups on Scrutiny Committee and NCACC issues arising out of the meeting.
- Draw up the NCACC and Scrutiny Committee schedule for the year.
- Maintain the NCACC decisions on IT database and ensure that originally signed copies of the minutes are properly secured in line with relevant security classification.
NOTE:
Financial Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the Division. Preference will be given to African males and Persons with Disabilities. Please use reference number not post number.
APPLICATIONS:
Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or may be hand delivered to Armscor Building C/O Nossob and Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria where it must be placed in the box at the reception.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A.S. Marsh Tel No: (012) 355 6133
CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2023, (Applications received after the closing date and faxed
copies will not be considered).
