Cape Town: Secretary to Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) / Chief Procedural Adviser (5 years fixed term contract) posted by Tower Group
Job Description
Secretary to Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) / Chief Procedural Adviser (5 years fixed term contract)
Remuneration: R2 270 861.55 (per annum cost to company)
Details of vacancy
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) has a vacancy for the role of Secretary / Chief Procedural Adviser. Reporting to the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, this executive level role is responsible for providing overall leadership, management and strategic direction to WCPP. Additionally, as the Accounting Officer of Provincial Parliament, this role is accountable for overall good governance of the institution.
Remuneration:
- An all-inclusive remuneration package of R2 270 861.55 per annum.
Essential requirements for the role
Applicants wanting to be considered for the role must have:
- Minimum NQF Level 7 (360 credits) degree or equivalent in a relevant field, including but not limited to Public Administration, Law, Political Studies, Human Resource Management, Finance)
- A post graduate qualification will be advantageous
- A minimum of ten (10) years proven experience in an executive managerial and leadership position
- Proven experience at a high strategic level of the Parliamentary procedures and processes
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative sector
- Proven experience in management of the entire process or business cycles spanning more than one discipline or functional area
- In depth knowledge of relevant parliamentary / government legislation and policies
- A high level of financial and people management skills
- The ability to inspire staff and communicate effectively in a wide and diverse range of situations
- Stakeholder Engagement (Ministers, Members of Provincial Parliament and the public)
- Strong strategic and leadership abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good networking skills
The WCPP is a fast-paced but compliance-driven organisation. Individuals who thrive in this environment:
- Display resilience and the ability to cope with pressure
- Display integrity, reliability and well-developed interpersonal skills to interact with individuals across all levels in the business environment
- Demonstrate proactive management
- Demonstrate problem-analysis and solution-formulation skills
- Display service orientation
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
- Display strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, yet open to guidance
- Demonstrate a proven ability to network and leverage relationships with stakeholders and partners
- Possess high levels of integrity and confidentiality in line with the job requirements
Key Performance Areas
- As the Chief Procedural Adviser, will be responsible for sound procedural advice to the Speaker, maintaining the procedural infrastructure and rendering of procedural services to the Speaker, the House, its Committees and Members
- As the Accounting Officer and Secretary, will be responsible for ensuring that Provincial Parliament delivers on the following strategic goals:
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- To provide effective procedural and related support to the House, its Members and its committees to make laws, conduct oversight and facilitate public involvements
- To support the promotion of meaningful stakeholder and inter / intra parliamentary relations
- To provide strategic, governance and institutional support services
- Protect the integrity of the institution at all times
Important to note
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All applicants are required to disclose membership of boards and directorships that they may be associated with. On an annual basis, the successful candidate will be required to:
- Disclose their financial interests
- Agree and enter into a performance agreement.
Application procedure and requirements
When applying for this role, please ensure that you:
- Submit a recently updated CV
- Attach originally certified copies of all relevant qualifications
- Attach an originally certified copy of your ID
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. All applications and information received are treated in compliance with POPIA legislation. If you do not receive any response within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application as unsuccessful.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment administered by an external accredited party.
- The successful candidate will be vetted for security purposes.
Closing date for applications: 20 December 2024
WCPP reserves the right to not make an appointment should the recruitment and selection process not yield a suitable candidate.
Employment equity:
The WCPP will apply the principles of equal opportunity and representivity.
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