Operational Manager: Administration

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Description

The Operational Manager will oversee and enhance support services in the Private Office of the Executive Mayor (POEM). This role involves implementing policies, improving processes, and providing strategic advice to ensure effective service delivery aligned with the city’s objectives. The candidate should have strong management skills and experience in public administration to foster a competent workforce in a positive climate.

Responsibilities

• The primary function of this role is to establish, direct, and manage support services in the Private Office of the Executive Mayor, focusing on policy implementation, monitoring, and practice review
• Key performance areas include implementing support services, monitoring policies, providing services to the POEM business unit, and ensuring effective support services
• Key competencies include negotiation, computer, financial management, project management, performance management, strategic perspective, excellent communication, goal orientation, customer focus, initiative, flexibility, resource management, and adherence to policies and regulations
• Core competencies include clear communication, administration, personnel management, municipal budget preparation, supervision, training, and performance evaluation

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12 National Diploma in Public Administration (NQF level 6) 3–5 years of relevant experience in public administration Minimum 3 years’ experience in administration Essential management experience

Application instructions:

• “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” Please take note that only online applications will be considered.