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INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) 
 
MANAGER: OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES [REF NO: 0251]     
Employment:  Permanent        
Location:  National Office  
Remuneration:  Inclusive remuneration package of R1, 131,822.00 per annum   
 
 
Overview
The purpose of this position is to manage security and office support services.  This position reports to the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Corporate Services.
 
Responsibilities/Duties
1) Manage building maintenance for national offices; 
(2) Manage cleaning services, facilities and contractors for national offices; 
(3) Manage intra-facility and office services (telecoms, furnishing, canteen, gym, tea/food, parking catering) for national office; 
(4) Develop election security strategies and plans (in co-operation with the State Security Cluster); 
(5) Manage physical and information security services (MISS & PISS) for all offices, facilities (national, provincial, regional, local and warehouses) and Results Operating Systems (ROCs); 
(6) Manage and monitor contracted guarding services and installations; 
(7) Render fleet management services; 
(8) Manage leases for national and all provincial offices; 
(9) Manage human resources, as well as finances, budget and general administration of the division.
 
 
Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor's degree or a three-year related National Diploma; a minimum of 8 years' working experience with  6 years at middle management level (equivalent of Deputy Manager or Deputy Director in the Public Service); relevant experience in building management, security strategy and planning as well as fleet and lease management; proven successful operational and process management within public or private sector; competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation, competent understanding of institutional governance systems; extensive knowledge of the public office environment; understanding of Electoral Commission operations and delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles under the Division; leading competence; good planning, project management and implementation skills; good interpersonal and financial management skills, including knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislative frameworks.
 
 
More Information
Applicants must be a South African citizen, who has not had a prominent political profile in the last 5 years.  Applications must in all cases be marked with the relevant reference number and be accompanied by an updated comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document.  Should applicants be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).  Failure to attach the relevant reference number and to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.  Please note that the CV, all qualifications and references are subject to verification and appointments will only be made upon successful verification thereof.  All appointments are subject to a probation period of not less than 12 months and successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance contract. 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 position after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment in the above post.  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.
 
 
Suitable candidates must submit their applications for the vacant post to the address as indicate below:
Manager: Human Resources 
Fax: 012-622-5219 
Email: HR@elections.org.za
 
Closing date for all applications: 09 APRIL 2019.  
Please take note that no applications received after this closing date will be considered. 
 
Applicants who have not been contacted by 30 JUNE 2019 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.

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