Assistant Director: Administration needed at Department of Water and Sanitation

 Job Summary

• Post: Assistant Director: Administration
• Branch: Infrastructure management: central operations
• Directorate: Operations central
• Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
• Centre: Pretoria central operations
• Application closing date: 14 November 2025, 4:30 PM
• Requirements and Expectations

Requirements:

• An NQF Level 6 qualification in Administration, Public Administration, or Public Management.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in administration.
• A valid and unexpired driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation, administration processes, occupational health and safety (OHS), transport policy, and records management procedures in the public service.
• Understanding of the MISS Act and other government legislation.
• Knowledge of human resource management, financial management, and PFMA.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures for planning and executing operations, programmes, and project management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of people and diversity management, as well as relationship management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge of analytical procedures.

Duties

• Provide administrative support functions in the Directorate: Operations Central.
• Manage transport functions in the cluster, including fleet contract management, subsidized vehicle management, and travel management.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the transport management policy.
• Manage facilities, including physical security and access control.
• Ensure that health and safety plans are in place.
• Manage building lease agreements, accommodation requests, and key accounts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of housing policy.
• Oversee records management by ensuring effective registry duties, efficient handling of incoming and outgoing mail, and maintenance of the departmental filing system.
• Ensure the provision of office services, including reception and switchboard operations, security services, procurement of goods and services, and cellphone administration.
• Supervise and oversee the work of subordinates, including training, development, and disciplinary management.
• Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to perform a practical test.