Department of Forestry: EPWP Internships (Public Administration / Management)

This programme is aimed at affording graduates with an employment opportunity to gain work experience

Position Title: EPWP: Municipal Graduate Programme Support Officers

Reference No: MGPSO_ADMIN

Monthly Stipend: R9,200

Duration: 24 months contract (fixed-term internship)

Responsibilities:

• Render support for Provincial administrative and other report consolidation and processing.
• Support the compilation of provincial advocacy reports.
• Support the compilation of environmental education reports and organize and distribute environmental education and awareness promotional materials.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports; and Create and maintain filing systems for relevant activities
• Provide logistical support;Facilitate traveling arrangements; Leave management;Process S&T and Kilometre claims.
• Provide administrative and secretariat support for relevant forums, meetings and committees.
• Assist with the procurement of goods and services

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration / Management or related qualification.
• No experience required

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Treasury Practice Note.
• Knowledge of administrative/clerical procedures, financial, procurement procedures, departmental procedures, and prescript/policies.
• Coordination and stakeholder management; Interpersonal; organizational, facilitation and coordination skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Good understanding of government planning processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, work with difficult people, be responsible and loyal, be honest and reliable, work long hours voluntarily, and ability work with limited supervision.
• Computer literacy and end-user knowledge of Microsoft packages.