Presidency: Graduate / Internship Programme 2017 / 2018

CLOSING DATE: 9 DECEMBER 2016 AT16H30

Period: 01 April 2017 Until 31 March 2018

STIPEND: The interns will receive a stipend according to the level of qualification obtained: National Diploma / Degree / Honour’s – R4982.51 per month;
Master’s Degree – R6 159.83 per month; and
PhD-R7649.60 per month

PRIVATE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: COMMUNICATION REF NO: /1. CENTRE: PRETORIAREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a degree in Communications.

DUTIES: Provide content and operational support to the advisory support services unit.

PRIVATE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: /2. CENTRE: PRETORIAREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a degree in Public Administration / Records Management.

DUTIES: Provide general administrative support to the Unit, inter alia, making travel arrangements for Protocol Officials, typing, photocopying, faxing, filing of documents, ordering stationery and tracking expenditure. Recording and filing of correspondence,

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: /3. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an Honour’s degree in Economics / Development Studies.

DUTIES: To provide research support on special projects assigned to the Office of The Deputy President, Draft reports and support the management team with compiling briefing notes and documents.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT: ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: /4. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an Honour’s degree in Development Studies / Political Studies.

DUTIES: Support the research function of the unit on various projects and programme areas, including on international relations, social policy, economics and development planning.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT: COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: /5. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a degree in Communications / Journalism,

DUTIES: Support the communications function of the unit in relation to social media, media monitoring and communications research.

CABINET OFFICE: FOSAD SECRETARIAT REF NO: /6. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Public Administration / Social Sciences.

DUTIES: Assist with administrative and logistical arrangements for successful convening and hosting of FOSAD cluster meetings. Provide secretariat services to FOSAD cluster meetings.

PROTOCOLAND CEREMONIAL SERVICES: PROTOCOLAND CHANCERY OF ORDERS AND SPECIAL SERVICES REF NO: /7. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma in Administration / International Relations.

DUTIES: Provide general administrative support to the Unit, inter alia, making travel arrangements for Protocol Officials, typing, photocopying, faxing, filing of documents, ordering stationery and tracking expenditure. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Assist in Protocol duties during preparation of major events.

EVENTS MANAGEMENT REF NO: /8. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Public Management Administration / Public Relations / Events Management / Project Management.

DUTIES: Render overall administrative duties and secretariat duties in the unit. Assist in all event and meeting planning assigned to the unit by The Private Office of The President and The Deputy President Office.

HOUSEHOLD AND ACCOMMODATION: ORTAMBOHOUSE REF NO: /9. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Hospitality Studies.

DUTIES: Provide effective food and beverage and cleaning services.

HOUSEHOLD AND ACCOMMODATION REF NO: /10. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an N6 / National diploma / degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.

DUTIES: Maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and Woodwork.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2PosTs) REF NO: /11. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Information Systems / System Development / Business Applications / Information Technology.

DUTIES: Development and maintenance of IT systems. Business systems analysis. Database administration. Hardware and software support. Helpdesk operations.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER REF NO: / 12. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of National Diploma / Degree Public Management Business Administration.

DUTIES: Assisting with provision of secretarial and administrative support.

LABOURRELATIONS, EMPLOYEE HEALTHAND WELLNESS:  LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: /13. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Labour Relations / Labour Law / LLB.

DUTIES: Provide advice on disciplinary and grievance matters. Minutes and report Writing. Capture cases on PERSAL Provide administrative support during disciplinary proceedings. Filing of Labour Relations records.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: BUDGETS OFFICE REF NO: /14. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Financial Management Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting.

DUTIES: Capture budget on BAS, Prepare in year monitoring reports. Update expenditure on cash flow reports on a monthly basis. Assist in compilation of financial statements,

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (x2) REF NO: /15. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Financial Management Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting.

DUTIES: Payments and Systems Control. Travel and Subsistence. PERSALTAX.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: OFFICE OF THE CFO REF NO: /16. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Office Administration / Office Management.

DUTIES: Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence. Arrange meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Record keeping and filing. Making copies and prepare meeting packs.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: /17. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an LLB degree / diploma in Supply Chain Management.

DUTIES: Contract administration. Contract management. Filing and Recordkeeping.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: INTERNAL CONTROL (x2) REF NO: /18. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Public Finance and Accounting / Business Management / Financial Management / Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting.

DUTIES: Maintain and ensure good batch / document control. Review compliance of payments with policies. Registering of invoices and tracking payments. Assist in coordinating internal and external audits.

Conducting financial inspection (petty cash inspection and assets verification).

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER REF NO: /19. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Public Management / Business Administration.

DUTIES: Development of Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Operational Plans. Assisting with provision of secretarial and administrative support.

INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: /20. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Internal Audit.

DUTIES: Execute approved audit procedures. Compile audit Working papers.

INTERNAL SECURITY REF NO: /21. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Safety Management / Environmental Health.

DUTIES: Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety.

SPOUSAL SUPPORTSERVICES REF NO: /22. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Administration.

DUTIES: Office administration, Finance and Supply Chain Management. Document management.

LEGALANDEXECUTIVE SERVICES REF NO: /23. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of an LLB degree.

DUTIES: Research, write legal opinions, drafting contracts.

RISKMANAGEMENT (x2) REF NO: /24. CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Risk Management Administration / Auditing / Commerce.

DUTIES: Coordinate risk management processes. Assist during the risk identification and assessment across the organisation. Conduct fraud detection reviews. General administrative duties.

CORPORATESUPPORTSERVICES: PROCUREMENT REF No. 25. CENTRE: cape TownREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Purchasing Management.

DUTIES: Facilitate the process to obtain operating equipment for residences. Compile procurement requests. Initiate procurement processes. Obtain quotes.

CORPORATE SUPPORTSERVICES: TRANSPORT REF No. 26. CENTRE: Cape TownREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Transport Management / Fleet Management.

DUTIES: Management of transport bookings. Traffic fines, accidents, Hired and leased vehicles. Flight and accommodation bookings. General administration.

CORPORATESUPPORT SERVICES: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REF NO: /27. CENTRE: Cape TownREQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma / degree in Information Systems / System Development / Business Applications / Information Technology.

DUTIES: Development and maintenance of IT systems. Business systems analysis. Database administration. Hardware and software support. Helpdesk operations.

The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference, Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at 535 Johannes Ramokhoase Street (former Proes Street), Arcadia, Pretoria. ATTENTION: Mr Nosi Molepo.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Felicity Mokwele, tel. (012)300.5875 / Mr Jimmy Mashavha, tel. (012)3005991.

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, ID as well as a comprehensive CW in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAOA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only if you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a preemployment screening. The outcome of this screening will be considered to determine suitability for employment. WHO SHOULD APPLY? Unemployed South African graduates / postgraduates, with a tertiary qualification in one of the fields of study mentioned above, who has not been previously employed under any internship programme. NOTE: These internships are based in PRETORIA / CAPE TOWN respectively, as indicated. Candidates must be willing and able to find their own accommodation in Pretoria / Cape Town respectively, considering that they will not earn a salary but only a stipend. Each post must be applied for on a separate application. If an application is received where a person makes reference to more than one post, only the first reference will be considered.