Administrative Assistant (Research)

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Department: Legislature
Branch: Legislative & Oversight
Designation: Administrative Assistant (Research)
Remuneration: R17 314.75 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Location: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metro Centre, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus certificate in Administration / NQF level 5;
6 – 12 months experience in administrative level;
Basic knowledge of Administration, record keeping, minutes taking / writing;
Experience in identifying problematic areas and giving of government processes;
Knowledge of archiving and Information management;
Understanding of political environment and public sector /local government processes;
Basic research knowledge;

Primary Function:
Provide administrative to the Research unit. Ensure that template and documents are stored and maintained. Manage research staff meetings. Assist with the management
of research Sub-Directorate activities including oversight visits, strategic planning sessions, study tours, department staff meetings, conference attendance, Workshops
and other events. Perform assigned duties and tasks as and when requested by the Deputy Director.

Key Performance Areas:

Contribute to the effective and efficient functioning of the research sub-directorate.
Provide financial management support to the unit.
To ensure the functioning of events hoisted in by research sub-directorate..
Assist researchers to perform their function efficiently and effectively.
Assist in ensuring that the sub-directorate is compliant with the Terms and condition of
service staff time management.
To effectively and efficiently support the office of the Research sub-directorate.

Leading Competencies:

Computer Literacy (MS word, Excel and Powerpoint);
Recording skills;
Writing skills;
Communication skills;
Coordinating skills;
Time Management skills;

Core Competencies:

Accountability
Confidentiality;
Initiative;
Attention to detail.
Team Player.

“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. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/18Ek6GHM8R5Sqi1qec5lGiwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Tebogo Mogodiri / Sharon Gardner
Tel No: (011) 407 6002 / 6294

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: