REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Proof to be attached)
• 0 – 2 years of experience
• Valid Code B driver’s license (will be an added advantage)
• Attention to detail and excellent work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure and often work irregular hours and meet deadlines
• Computer literate (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)
• Fluent in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Gathering project information from various departments
• Registering projects
• Reporting projects
• Correspondence between the Department of Public Works and Champions
• Attending meetings, workshops, and information sessions
• Liaise with service providers and contractors
• Receive progress reports
• Knowledge of EPWP reporting systems
• Assist in creating business plans (Integrated Grant and Capital Projects) for all EPWP/MIG-related projects
• Do site visits to ensure that attendance registers are signed properly daily and that contracts are signed with all contractual documents collected and filed. Conduct data quality assurance
• Capture all allocated EPWP/MIG reports from programs
• Keep a record of all projects that are in progress or complete
• Assist with the preparation of inputs to meet the Branch’s reporting mandate

COMPETENCIES

• Core Professional Competencies: written communication, oral communication, attention to detail, influencing, ethics and professionalism, organizational awareness, problem-solving, planning and organizing
• Functional Competencies: business processes, use of technology, data processing & analysis
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: interpersonal relationships, communication, service delivery orientation, client orientation and customer focus
• Personal Competencies: action orientation, resilience, change readiness, cognitive ability, learning orientation.
• Management/Leadership Competencies: impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching and mentoring

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified.

The application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity documents (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.

Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail/late applications will be considered.