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Director: Administration

  • Pretoria
  • Salary: (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Social Services
  • Reference: 78447

Apply before Dec 13 2025 | 8 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel

Job Description

Provide guidance and leadership toward achieving the division’s strategic goals and objectives.
Assist in establishing the strategic direction of the component to ensure alignment with business plans.
Align individual performance to strategic business objectives outlined in the component’s balance scorecard.
Formulate, implement, and report on all strategic frameworks within the area of responsibility.
Consolidate and manage all strategic and operational reports effectively.
Oversee the development and implementation of relevant policies, directives, acts, and regulations.
Provide leadership and high-level coordination of workflow in the Office of the Commissioner.
Develop and implement efficient administrative systems and workflow procedures.
Foster and maintain effective relations within the department and with relevant stakeholders.
Manage human resources, finance, assets, and performance information within the component.

Candidate Requirements

Job Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Science or equivalent.
Five (5) years’ experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a similar environment.
A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and must be submitted before appointment.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.

Required Knowledge:

Understanding of the Justice Cluster dynamics.
Knowledge of public service policy and legislative frameworks, including:

Public Service Act and Regulations
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 (as amended)

Relevant experience in public service planning processes.
Strong background in collective bargaining mechanisms.
Proven experience ensuring efficient and effective human resource management.
In-depth knowledge of HR legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Competencies and Attributes:

Financial management skills
Strategic capability and leadership
Policy development
Communication (verbal and written)
Project and programme management
Transformation and change management
Client orientation and customer focus
Problem solving and analysis
Service delivery innovation
Decision making
People management and empowerment
Integrity and honesty
Confidentiality
Interpersonal relations
Assertiveness and ability to network
Diplomacy, tact, influence, and impact

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