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INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) - MANAGER: ELECTORAL MATTERS - GAUTENG PROVINCIAL OFFICE
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC)
Job Title: Manager: Electoral Matters - Gauteng Provincial Office [Ref: PO-0569]
Employment: Permanent
Location: Gauteng
Remuneration: Inclusive remuneration package of R1, 190.679 per annum
Overview
The main purpose of this position is to ensure the formulation and execution of operational strategy to give the provincial electoral office the direction and proper operational controls, administrative, operating budgets and reporting procedures, and systems for operational efficiency. The Manager will manage all electoral projects and programmes as directed by the Provincial Electoral Officer (PEO) and will report to the PEO.
Responsibilities/Duties
Duties
Implementation of the provincial electoral operations plan and projects; oversee the provincial outreach, regional electoral offices and corporate support services projects and activities and ensure liaison with relevant stakeholders; implementation and maintenance of the voter registration process; co-ordination of all logistics projects; managing the delimitation and voting station identification and infrastructure projects; coordination and implementation of electoral processes, election results and by-elections;
overseeing the operations and management of the provincial warehouse(s); compliance with and management of the operational budget in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations; ensure correct performance measures and indicators for effective performance outcomes; ensure operational precision and the facilitation of daily operations in line with the operational plans and targeted objectives; manage the principal risks of the provincial electoral office's operations (business plans, projects and staffing) and people and team management.
Requirements
Matric/N3, a tertiary qualification, with at least 8 years relevant working experience of which a minimum of at least 6 years must be at middle management level (equivalent to Deputy Manager or Deputy Director in the public service). Experience in election management will be an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the electoral legislative framework and electoral processes and electoral dynamics in the province; knowledge and understanding of the demographics and geography of the province; effective communications skills and stakeholders liaison and negotiation skills and experience; people management experience; political and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and organizational ability, conflict management skills; computer skills with good project management skills; knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and treasury regulations; willingness to travel extensively and a valid driver's license is compulsory. Proficiency in the dominant languages spoken in the province will be an advantage.
Requirements
Matric/N3, a tertiary qualification, with at least 8 years relevant working experience of which a minimum of at least 6 years must be at middle management level (equivalent to Deputy Manager or Deputy Director in the public service). Experience in election management will be an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the electoral legislative framework and electoral processes and electoral dynamics in the province; knowledge and understanding of the demographics and geography of the province; effective communications skills and stakeholders liaison and negotiation skills and experience; people management experience; political and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and organizational ability, conflict management skills; computer skills with good project management skills; knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and treasury regulations; willingness to travel extensively and a valid driver's license is compulsory. Proficiency in the dominant languages spoken in the province will be an advantage.
More Information
The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates and interviews will be conducted on a date and time specified by the interview panel. The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the positions after advertising them and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above posts. Although advertised, a position may be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery. The Electoral Commission may in terms of the Electoral Commission Act, furthermore amend the requirements and functions of its positions from time to time.
Suitably qualified candidates must forward applications with the required documentation to the relevant address below:
Manager: Human Resources
Fax: 012-622-5219
Email: HR@elections.org.za
Closing date for all applications: 05 November 2019.
Please take note that no applications received after this closing date will be considered.
Applicants who have not been contacted by 31 January 2020 must consider their applications as not being successful.
Please note
- Applicants for the above position/s should not have a high party political profile.
- Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.
- Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- All applications must include:
- a covering letter that clearly indicates the relevant reference number of the post and your employee number (permanent employees) as it appears on your salary advice;
- a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
- certified copies of all qualification documents and identity documents.
- Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
- Please note that recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, including inter alia the verification of curricula vitae, all qualifications, criminal and credit assessments and appointments will only be made upon positive verification thereof.
- All appointments are subject to a probation period of twelve months.
- The Electoral Commission will only correspond with short-listed candidates.
- The Electoral Commission is under no obligation to fill the position/s and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post/s. Although advertised, positions may thus either be withdrawn, re-advertised or filled by way of transfer or deployment, should it be considered in the interest of service delivery.