Operational Manager: Administration at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12; 
• National Diploma in Public Administration or associated discipline at NQF level 6; 
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in Public Administration in either public or private sector; 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in administration; 
• It is essential that the candidate has Management experience; 
• Knowledge of Local government environment programmes and projects; 
• The ability to lead and improve processes and procedures within the POEM unit.  

Primary Function: 

• To establish, direct and manage support services in the Private Office of the Executive Mayor through the implementation and monitoring of policies, review and establish practices that will assist in creating a competent workforce in a positive climate to support business imperatives and enhance service delivery. Provide strategic advice on mission-critical initiatives with respect to development that’s aimed at supporting the accomplishment of the City’s Key Performance Areas and service delivery objectives. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Implementation of support services; 
• Monitoring of policies, practices and strategic management; 
• Monitor and provide support services to the POEM business unit; 
• Ensure effective support services to the business unit. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Negotiation, computer, financial management, project management and facilitation skills; 
• Performance management/supervisory skills; 
• Strategic perspective; 
• Excellent communications, emotional intelligence, leadership and people management skills; 
• Goal orientation, customer focus, initiative, flexibility, resource management, attention to detail and adherence to policies and regulations. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 
• Principles and practices of administration and personnel management; 
• Principle and practice of municipal budget preparation and administration; 
• Principle of supervision, training and performance evaluation; 
• A demonstrated ability to develop a variety of well-written, clear and compelling products (reports, presentations, talking points etc.), public service environment, administration procedures, planning, audit principles and resource management.