Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services

What you will need

• A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ or National Diploma OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
• Knowledge of facilities management, accommodation and household services, auxiliary services, transport, procurement and asset control.
• Good managerial, leadership, decision-making, planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Financial 156 management, resource management and operational planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Service delivery.
• Client service.
• Ability to function independently without supervision.
• Loyalty/honest.
• Computer literate.
• Research.
• Presentable.
• Reporting.
• Accommodation & household management.
• Personnel management.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary services and manage matrix reporting arrangements.

Experience

A minimum of 3-4 years’ applicable middle managerial experience.

Skills and competencies

• Good managerial, leadership, decision-making, planning, organising and problem-solving skills.
• Financial 156 management, resource management and operational planning skills.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate Support Services: Manage and coordinate corporate support operations, planning, service standards and reporting in Cape Town.
• Accommodation and Facilities: Oversee accommodation, maintenance, housekeeping, catering and hospitality services, liaising with DPWI and service providers.
• Auxiliary and Transport Services: Oversee reception, messenger, frontline, switchboard, transport and driver services.
• Supply Chain and Asset Management: Coordinate procurement and ensure effective asset control and compliance in Cape Town Office.
• ICT and HRM Support: Coordinate regional ICT and HRM support with the relevant Union Buildings directorates/units.
• Coordinate logistical, catering, ICT, transport and facilities support for high- level meetings and events in Cape Town.
• Governance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, OHS, Internal Security requirements and audit actions, while managing operational risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal directorates, DPWI and service providers, monitoring service delivery and performance.
• People and Resource Management: Supervise designated Assistant Directors and manage staff performance and available resources.
• Matrix Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate services with Union Buildings directorates, resolve operational challenges and escalate matters requiring management intervention.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the

• Enquiries: Mr Charles Ford
• Telephone: (021) 464-2216

Please note

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