SECRETARY TO THE LEGISLATURE (ACCOUNTING OFFICER)

Expiry Date
06 August 2021

Reference Number
ACCOUNTING OFFICER - Platinum Weekly Ad

City
Mmabatho

Province
North West

Requirements

FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT POSITION

Annual salary of R 1 970 253 per annum. The appointed candidate will also be eligible for Annual Service Bonus, Pension, Medical Aid, Home Owner’s Allowance and Motor Car Allowance, as well as the Secretary’s Allowance.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate coupled with a minimum NQF level 8 (Honours) Qualification as recognised by SAQA in Administration or related
• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ managerial experience of which at least 10 years’ should be at a senior managerial role, managing multiple functions
• A valid driving license
• No criminal record.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the mandate of Legislatures and practices as well as procedures
• Understanding of the Public Sector governance
• Full understanding and knowledge of all the Acts that relate to the running of the Parliament/Legislature and proven track record of understanding the political environment.

Skills:

• Communication (written and verbal), Report-writing and evaluation, Interpersonal, Advanced Computer skills, Financial management
• People Management Information and Knowledge Management
• Strategic-and Operational Planning.

Duties:

• The successful candidate as the NWPL Accounting Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Administrative Function of the Legislature
• Ensuring effective Financial Management of the Legislature through compliance with provisions and prescripts contained in the FMPPLA, Treasury Regulations and Directives
• Provide strategic advice and Offer administrative support to the NWPL Executive Authority (Honourable Speaker) in the attainment of the NWPL Constitutional mandate
• Oversee the provision of support in the business of the Legislature (Legislature Operations) including MPLs
• Provide administrative support relating to the House sittings and decision making of the committees of the Legislature
• Advising on the implementation of Legislation and government policies
• Management of the Precinct in line with the requirements of the National Key Point
• Strengthen Cooperative Governance within the Legislative Sector. 

Conditions:

Appointment will be subject to the signing of five-year employment contract and performance agreement with the Legislature, Pre-employment screening, Qualification Verifications and Security Vetting.

Enquiries: A.J Maphetle, tel (018) 392 7336 

The North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) is an equal opportunity affirmative action Employer. The intention is to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) through filling of posts and applicants whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Applications must be submitted through an application letter, accompanied by a recent, comprehensive CV with at least three (03) referees with contact details, originally certified copies of all qualifications/required documents and ID. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and attach report thereof with application.

Positions requiring tertiary qualifications must be accompanied by certified academic record/transcript(s). Applicants requiring additional information regarding a particular position must direct their queries to persons reflected as enquiries below that post. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration.

Short-listed applicants must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by NWPL. All appointments in the NWPL are subjected to Pre-employment screening, Qualification Verifications and Security Vetting. The NWPL reserves the right not to make appointments and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.

Forward your applications, quoting the relevant reference number on the application letter for attention: The Human Resource Manager: North West Provincial Legislature, Private Bag X2018, MMABATHO, 2735.

Hand delivered applications may be submitted to the NWPL, James Moroka Drive, Mmabatho, for attention of the Human Resource Manager. General enquiries may be directed to HRA on 018 392 7257/7129

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