About the position
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team. Our team is passionate about fighting corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.
Description
Main purpose: Reporting directly to the Head of the Unit (HoU), the incumbent will manage and coordinate the HoU’s Office to ensure its effective operation within the organisation. The incumbent will act as a liaison person to HoU’s stakeholders, draw up meeting agendas and monitor EXCO meetings and other HoU-related deliverables.
Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): Administration support to the HoU. Project, Budget and People Management. Stakeholder Management in the HoU’s office. Organisation Alignment. Executive Alignment. Legal Research to support the decisions and reports of the HoU and his office.
Technical skills: Organisational. Communication. Interpersonal. Presentation. Report writing. Management. Time management. Planning and organising. Relationship management.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Legal and research skills. Exceptional relationship management skills. Good judgment and interpersonal skills. Experience in company secretarial matters is essential. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities in a fast-moving environment. Integrity and ability to manage confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to capture key elements and decision points, supported by good communication skills, both verbal and written. Self-starter, able to gather critical information. Effective team player, able to manage stress and positively shape his/her environment. Work is generally of a critical or confidential nature. Strong synthesis and top-down communication approach. Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders internally and externally. Comfortable with ambiguity and change. Data analysis skills. Strong drive and commitment. Team player. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Collaborative. Customer-focused. Work under pressure. Results-oriented. Confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements
LLB or related NQF 8. LLM or MBA would be an added advantage. Five to eight years’ experience as a Chief of Staff or providing executive support to the Chief Executive / at an executive level. At least 4 years of management experience. Experience in a similar industry or legal environment will be an added advantage.
PLEASE NOTE:
· The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
· The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
· Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
· All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy and a favourable end report is essential.
· Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments in line with the SIU Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy.
· Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
· POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information. All information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than the intended purpose.
· The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
· The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
· The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.
Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.
Desired Skills:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- organisational
- presentation
- report management
- time management
