Vacancies

The following vacancies exist within the INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (IED) DEPARTMENT: SECRETARY TO THE MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (IED) FINANCE Total Annual Salary: R 121 491 Reporting to the Manager: IED Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following, inter alia: Provide high-level support to the Manager: IED Finance in the attainment of his business objectives and daily tasks Prepare reports, arrange meetings, compile agendas for meetings, presentations, take minutes Manage the diary and channel enquires to appropriate personnel and other stakeholders Typing of all correspondence, reports, circulars, et cetera Manage the office of the Manager: IED Finance competently and professionally Scheduling and updating appointments on behalf of the Manager: IED Finance Confirming for travel and accommodation details, attending to specific business arrangements and briefing management on itinerary and specific requirements prior to departure Answering telephonic calls and determining requirements prior to transferring to appropriate personnel Receiving and communicating with guests, complaints and / or members of the public, establishing the nature of the visit and redirecting to appropriate personnel for attention The key attributes sought are as follows: A relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution Cutting edge computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher and Power Point, coupled with excellent typing skills (speed and accuracy) Excellent communication skills Meticulous attention to detail High levels of flexibility, including willingness to work long hours A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar working environment Enthusiastic team player Good interpersonal skills and professional conduct Maintain high level of confidentiality A willingness to learn, and use one’s initiative A good understanding of local government, and government, in general will be an added advantage NB: Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply, as the municipality seeks to achieve its Employment Equity targets. The canvassing of councillors and/or management in respect of this position will lead to disqualification of the applicant. Written applications, indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications, must be forwarded to: The Acting Manager:Human Resources, Ugu District Municipality, P O Box 33 (27 Bazley Street) Port Shepstone 4240. Applications are also welcome at the following e-mail address: Recruitment @ugu.org.za. Applicants using the e-mail facility are requested to attach certified electronic copies of qualifications. NB: No faxed applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications will be 16h00, Friday, 04 July 2008. (If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful) The Municipality is committed to its Employment Equity Plan, and as such will endeavour to employ suitably qualifying disabled persons and women where possible. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment