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Field Security Coordination Officer at United Nations
The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place.
For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/
The Field Security Coordination Officer will report directly to the Chief Security Adviser. The position is currently located in Pretoria, South Africa and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as an “A” hardship and family duty station.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Adviser to the Designated Official and/or Head of Mission, and to United Nations Security Management System organizations on all security risk management matters, security policy and procedures.
- Serves as a member of the Security Management Team.
- Chairs the Area Security Cell, building consensus to ensure alignment and support for security operations and initiatives to best enable UN activities.
- Ensures forecasting of the evolving security environment and, the UN’s security and operational responses. Using analytical techniques and collaborative team research, supports planning and ensure awareness of the current trends to enhance or adjust security programmes.
- Ensures the development of inclusive risk management strategies and drives planning using situational awareness, critical thinking, and logic to detect and interpret early signals, emerging trends and analysis of multi-dimensional threats that may impact security. Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ensures the preparation, review and implementation of security planning, security risk management documents and risk management-based security solutions through innovation and creativity. Provides written analysis of security trends and reporting of incidents. Participates in meetings, committees, and task forces, prepares papers on security issues, delivers briefings, provides responses, as needed.
- Advises on the inclusion of security in all stages of United Nations activities and programmes. Provides advice and support to line managers responsible for security. Enables the delivery of mandates and programmes through direct operational assistance.
- Oversees security-related projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines and following defined processes, policies, procedures and guidance, fostering alignment with colleagues and across organizations.
- Monitors and contributes to activities that relate to the implementation and evaluation of preparedness and compliance; drives results that help support operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhances communication and trust through active collaboration, consultation and exchanges with UN system organizations and other stakeholders, for information sharing, coordination of responses, provision of security briefings, taking into account operational activities and risks.
- Collaborates closely with peers and colleagues, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, and Host Government representatives.
- Strengthens awareness and capacity of personnel by supporting the development, updates and delivery of contextually relevant security training and advice.
- Ensures the conduct of security surveys and assessments, creatively leveraging tools and processes, identifying and recommending simple, reasonable, inclusive, effective and efficient security measures, including when there is incomplete, contradictory and/or fluid information.
- Ensures implementation and maintenance of a functioning Security Communication System.
- Ensures conduct of budget, finance and logistical planning for the security office and participation in relevant United Nations administration, finance, and logistics forums. Supports resource mobilization,
- Leads and manages the security team, anticipate human resources needs through workforce planning, assesses performance and support the development security personnel under his/her supervision.
- Ensures implementation of departmental approaches to mainstreaming gender, diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the work as well as ensuring the implementation of people-centred security risk management approaches considering specific threats or vulnerabilities of personnel and adapting practices and measures in support of diversity and inclusion.
- Performs other functions as directed.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Demonstrates respect and sensitivity towards diversity in all its forms, in all cultural, gender and religious settings. Takes responsibility for incorporating different perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Contributes to an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues and stakeholders. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, including self-awareness and contextual intelligence. Shows openness to learning and commitment to self-development. Identifies issues, researches, collects data, demonstrates situational awareness, conceptual analytical and evaluative skills and participates in the resolution of issues/problems demonstrating critical thinking, perceptiveness, judgement and decision-making. Demonstrates an ability to implement policies. Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is needed. Communicates complex concepts effectively both verbally and in writing. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows ability to prioritize, manage, and implement multiple high-level projects in a timely manner, even in fast-changing contexts. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Takes ownership of accountability and supports strategies to ensure compliance with all security risk management decisions and regulations. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Managing Performance:
Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, political/social science, psychology, criminal justice, law, international relations, security management or a related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree may be substituted with a diploma from a police or military education institution, college or academy obtained over a minimum of a three-year period.
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Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk or disaster or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required.
Experience in planning, design, implementation, or review of risk mitigation measures related to operations impacted by insecurity is desirable.
One (1) year of experience in field operations is desirable.
International experience is desirable.
Specialized experience in such areas as security programmes, risk assessments, or analysis is desirable.
Experience in using applied analytics, business intelligence, information management to advance decisions, strategies and execution is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.
Special Notice
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is taking efforts to improve gender parity, including full implementation of the UN-wide, and Departmental Gender Strategies. We are committed to providing an inclusive culture and exciting opportunities for women in the security and operations field.
This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Location :Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date :20 November 2022
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Administrative Officer at Stellenbosch University
Full job description
- Assisting with following up with unregistered students to ensure that they are re-registered;
- Loading marks for undergraduate and postgraduate modules;
- Requesting changes to student records;
- Ensuring that assessments are timeously scheduled according to standard operating procedures;
- Facilitating leave of absence (loa) applications for undergraduate and postgraduate students;
- Facilitating the discontinuation, interruption or re-admission of studies process and ensuring that it is communicated to all relevant stakeholders;
- Supporting final-year students with their ICSP (Internship and Community Service Programme) applications and liaising with the Deputy Registrar’s Office in this regard;
- Distributing online clinical platform surveys to students when requested by the programme coordinator;
- Submitting relevant information on University systems;
- Distributing accurate class lists and maintaining attendance registers;
- Coordinating the acquiring of student academic wear as per Faculty booklet and programme requirements;
- Managing, uploading, coordinating, and scheduling academic activities of the programme;
- Uploading and downloading learning material on University systems / providing support to students and lecturers;
- Scheduling meetings, department diaries, managing invitees, preparing the agenda, minute taking, distributing minutes and action points;
- Providing general office support to the Department, handling electronic communication, and / or telephone calls;
- Assisting with the dissemination of relevant information to students / stakeholders;
- Facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements of academic staff;
- Providing administrative support within the Department as directed by the HOD;
- Processing University access cards and access control;
- Logging maintenance calls if and when required;
- Facilitating and coordinating visitor administration, which includes parking arrangements and receiving visitors;
- Facilitating marketing material, brochures, flyers and promotional items through the Faculty’s Marketing and Communication Division;
- Assisting with obtaining copyright permissions for articles to be used by facilitators;
- Coordinating student seating and workstation allocations;
- Assisting with the onboarding of new staff and scheduling training and development interventions on request of the HOD;
- Assisting with the processing of D20 and/or ad hoc requisitions;
- Providing administrative support for fixed-term contract appointments.
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Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Higher certificate in office administration (NQF 5) or similar;
- Up to two years’ experience in general office administration;
- Relevant experience in student administration at a tertiary institution would be advantageous;
- Knowledge of intermediate clerical, operational or customer service skills acquired through education, experience, or on the job training;
- Basic knowledge and skill of Microsoft Office software, video conferencing, as well as cloud-based data access and sharing software.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- Knowledge of policy and procedures related to university administration will be advantageous;
- Relevant experience in student administration at a tertiary institution will be advantageous;
- A working knowledge of SUNFin, SUNScholar, SUNStudent, SUNOnline and Research Administration systems will be advantageous.
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
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Assistant Production by South African Bank Note Company
Purpose
To provide assistance the department with daily production tasks.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Accept and inspect product, raw materials from the storage areas and transport these to the applicable production section
- Ensure that there are sufficient consumables such as platforms and boxes for the production shift
- Operating the feeder to ensure good quality paper feed into the machine, Troubleshoot and resolve feeder related problems
- Monitors ink levels, replenish as and when required, perform autonomous maintenance tasks
- Operating cutting machine for boards, assist with the changeover, make ready, cleaning and stripping of machine
- Report any deviations in accordance with the company procedures
- Assist with balancing of product daily
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Adhere to housekeeping standards
- Ensure that safe work practices are adhered to, identify, address, escalate hazards and risks in the workplace
The Preferred Candidate is likely to have:
- Grade 12
- N3 Engineering or TT3
- 1 -2 years’ experience in the printing/manufacturing industry will be added advantage
Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.
SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.
Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.
The SABN will generally not use your personal information for purposes other than which the law requires. Your information may be reported to the Department of Labour (DOL) in line with government reporting requirements. The DOL has undertaken to adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) in the processing of all information, and has accepted all accountability for same. You therefore absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 28 May 2024
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Assistant Accountant at University of Pretoria
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the Administrative Officer vacancy in the Department of Finance – Student Accounts division.
The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assisting sponsors with Memorandums of Agreement and with the following:
- Enquiries;
- Accounts;
- Progress reports (academic records);
- Requesting invoices for sponsors from the Debtors Division;
- Refunding sponsor’s unspent funds due to plan cancellations, drop of courses and or meals not taken; Allocating bursaries to accounts receivable according to type of donor (government provincial municipalities, sundries);
- Awarding and disbursing bursaries to student accounts;
- Scheduling monthly payments for undergraduate & postgraduates (allowances, meals and rent, etc);
- Receiving completed disbursement forms and supporting documents and executing quality control;
- Assisting with registration of students at the beginning of the year;
- Assisting with system testing and development in PeopleSoft when necessary;
- Performing quality control of tuition levies;
- Paying the awards over to the student accounts;
- Filing all bursary documentation (letters, awarding docs and docs regarding payment to sponsors);
- Approving disbursement requests as per disbursement policy;
- Executing ad-hoc tasks delegated by the Division management;
- Dealing with enquiries made by the CSC/satellite campuses, students and stakeholders;
- Communicating to students and stakeholders via e-mail, sms and letters; Preparing monthly statistics and reports for the manager of the Division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or equivalent with Accounting as a subject.
- Three years’ experience in financial administration.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Analytical skills
- Client service and enquiries
- Financial Administrative knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to work under pressure and independently
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to meet deadlines
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- A degree in Finance or equivalent qualification.
- Three years’ experience in a financial environment or in a higher education environment.
- Three years’ experience in administration of refunds and bursaries.
- Three years’ experience in the use of PeopleSoft or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In applying for this post, please attach:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications and identity document.
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 19 March 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Bongeka Gqozo, Tel: (012) 420 4028 or email bongeka.gqozo@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries. No applications via email will be considered.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 03/19/2024
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Government Jobs
Events Manager at Railway Safety Regulator
This role is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of various events. The Events Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the RSR’s public image and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders through memorable and well-executed events. This role requires a professional with a strong background in event management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- NQF 7 qualification in Communications/ Events Management or related field.
- 5 years relevant experience.
- 2 years in a management role.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
- In-depth knowledge of the use of various distribution channels, particularly electronic delivery, online and website.
- Knowledge of the composition and dynamics of the South African Railway industry.
- Knowledge of financial management and systems, including audit processes.
- Knowledge of government strategic planning and delivery processes.
- Knowledge of rail safety management systems.
- Knowledge of strategic planning and principles.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
- Event Planning and Conceptualization: Brainstorming and developing event ideas and themes.
- Conducting market research and gathering information about the target audience.
- Developing strategies to promote the event and attract attendees.
- Coordinating with clients, sponsors, and partners.
- Gathering feedback from attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.
- Creating post-event reports, including successes and areas for improvement.
- Conducting thorough assessments to understand the client’s requirements.
- Maintaining open and transparent communication with clients.
- Identifying potential sponsors by researching companies that align with the event or organization.
- Evaluating potential sponsors based on their brand image, target audience, and marketing objectives.
- Clearly articulating what sponsors will gain from the partnership, including exposure, branding, and access to the target audience.
- Negotiating terms, benefits, and financial arrangements with potential sponsors.
- Drafting detailed sponsorship contracts outlining rights, responsibilities, and deliverables for both parties.
- Conducting post-event financial evaluations to assess the financial performance of events in order to identify areas for improvement and to inform future event planning decisions.
- Developing strategies to generate revenue for events.
- Reconciling the budget to compare actual expenses and revenues against the initial budget.
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
- If you are interested in applying for the above-mentioned positions, and for further details of the positions, please visit the RSR recruitment portal https://rsr.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities
- Applications must be supported by a motivational / application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document.
- Applications which do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
- The RSR reserves the right to do vetting of references, credentials, criminal records (where applicable) and work experience of any candidate.
- ONLY candidates with the qualifying criteria will have an opportunity to be screened and shortlisted for the process.
- The shortlisted candidates must be willing to complete a competency assessment and medical assessment for inspectors in light of the inherent requirements of the job
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within a period of eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the Railway Safety Regulator, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups where applicable.
- The RSR reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
- The processing of your personal information by the Railway Safety Regulator will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
- ENQUIRIES: Please direct queries to Recruitment@rsr.org.za
Location : Midrand, Gauteng
Closing Date : 24 November 2023
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Administrative Officer: Board Secretariat at Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board
The successful candidate must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment, with focus and tenacity to chase various meeting closing dates daily and have an understanding of the rules and norms governing different types of meetings. Have an excellent written command and comprehension of the English language, including a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of formal business writing and editing.
In addition, this role calls for an active listener, exceptional attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to distil complex discussions into concise, coherent and accurate formal minutes, focusing on the most critical information. Time management, problem-solving, speed and accuracy, and multitasking are essential. Proficiency in using modern tools and software for recording, formatting, and distributing meeting minutes will be an advantage. The successful candidate will work with confidential information and must therefore demonstrate a high level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all aspects of the role.
Based in Cape Town, you will report to the Board Secretary and will: Perform a full secretariat (not secretarial) function to assigned committees or the Board. Compile professional formal storyline company minutes with accurate interpretation towards 100% accurate resolutions [not actions list type minutes]. Organise committee activities and arrange Board and committee-related events. Attend assigned committee meetings and selected Board meetings as required and produce accurate, professional PDF meeting e-packs and compile formal minutes of assigned meetings. Reviewing, uploading and sharing of committee-assigned meeting e-packs and any other meeting documents on the organisation’s Cloud. Maintaining official records of all meeting packs and related documents per the organisational prescripts, for purposes of regular audit queries, ministerial enquiries, or legal and internal requests for information. Assist with other functions, including the arrangement of closed hearings and public hearings.
The minimum requirements are a relevant 3-year degree/diploma with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience or, a Grade 12 with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
Please Note: This is NOT a PA role. Candidates who are interviewed will after the interview be required to do a one-hour formal written corporate formal minuting test. [A computer, Word template and audio recording will be provided]
Closing date: 13 November 2023. Enquiries: Ms Sweetness Sixubane on 021 480 7401.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Board reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The Board supports both employment equity and affirmative action as contained in its employment equity plan and affirmative action policies and targets and the position will be filled in accordance with the relevant plan and policies.
Location :Northern Suburbs, Western Cape
Closing Date :13 November 2023
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