Professional Officer: Protocol and Events Coordination at City of Johannesburg

Minimum requirements: 

• A Matric/Grade 12 Certificate; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Management or a relevant qualification at an NQF level 7; 
• 6 - 8 years’ experience of which 4 years’ in Protocol, Political and Public relations in the Public Sector/Private Sector or any other related environment;
• Proven organization and administrative skills – following set procedures, and guidelines, methodically and accurately with minimum supervision; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Knowledge of the local government environment; 
• Knowledge of City strategy (IDP), Prescribed methodologies, and Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks. 
• In depth knowledge of function principle, techniques & tools and how they can be practically applied; 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance.  

Primary Function: 

• Ensure effective implementations of protocol processes and procedures and coordinating of all events and ceremonies involving the Office of the Executive Mayor in order to ensure sound relations between the Office and its internal and external stakeholder. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Execute all protocol-related processes and procedures; 
• Execute specific activities for effective Stakeholder Relations and Communication; 
• Execute project planning process to inform the business unit business planning process;
• Execute process optimization and efficiency; 
• Execute activities associated with management and control of the assets and resources; 
• Execute specific activities to ensure governance and risk management; 
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the directorate; 
• Perform general administration. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• High level of confidentiality and Organisational skills 
• Advisory and guidance; 
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Good Management and Interpersonal skills; 
• Good Communication and Coordination skills; 
• Report Writing, Problem Solving, Time Management, Planning and Organizing skills; 
• Project Management and Analytical skills; 
• Ability to function under pressure; 
• Collaboration/Teamwork & Accountability; 
• Research and Information gathering; 
• Events management; 
• Resource management and networking skills; local government environment; 
• City strategy (IDP), 
• Prescribed, Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks.