Administrative Officer – Office of the Speaker

About the role

The Ba‑Phalaborwa Municipality is seeking a dynamic Administrative Officer for the Office of the Speaker. The role supports ward committees, facilitates public participation, and ensures effective administrative processes within the council.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor activities of ward committee members and disseminate council information to communities.
• Liaise with communities to capture and forward their needs to the council promptly.
• Facilitate and coordinate ward committee meetings and issue identification cards.
• Provide administrative support for ward committees to perform their functions effectively.
• Support awareness campaigns and consolidate reports from all 18 ward committees.
• Coordinate public participation activities, issue invitations to stakeholders, and integrate development planning requirements.
• Manage the Paid Committees budget, ensuring stipends, training, and meeting expenses are paid in accordance with legislation.
• Conduct skills audits, organise induction programmes, and provide capacity‑building assistance to ward committee members.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Public Management (FET) or Certificate in Local Government, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑care abilities.