Website Moses Kotane Institute
The Institute was established in 2007 by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs as the South African National Liberation Institute of Technology, Philosophy and Political Science (SANLITPPS). It was incorporated formally as the Moses Kotane Institute … read morein 2009 as a non-profit company, registered in terms of the Companies Act of 2008 and started operating in 2010. Since then, it has been evolving to what it is today, a research agency for the provincial government of the KwaZulu-Natal.
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must be in possession of NQF8 qualification in Business Administration / Public Administration / General Administration and related fields. NQF 9 and above qualifications will be an added advantage. Must have 3 years’ experience in providing support to senior management within the public sector. Must have experience of handling governance. Must be a member of the Charted Governance Institute of Chartered Secretariat (CGISA) or the former Institute of Secretariat Chartered Secretary. A valid driver’s licence is compulsory.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge and understanding of:
PFMA, King IV, and public sector governance frameworks
Project and programme management
High-level stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Analytical and strategic thinking skills
Governance and compliance training (accredited/public sector courses)
Risk management and confidential information handling skills
Advanced computer skills, including MS Office 365, document management, and collaboration tools
Experience with financial and supply chain management in the public sector
Knowledge of research management, policy analysis
Experience in multi-stakeholder engagement, including government, funders, and research partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides high-level personal assistant, administrative, and governance support to the Office of the CEO by managing executive diaries and meetings,
coordinating governance processes, drafting reports and correspondence, and ensuring effective follow-through on executive and Board decisions.
DISQUALIFIERS:
A candidate not meeting minimum requirements, and with a pending or Criminal Convictions /Pending or Disciplinary Records, will be disqualified.
CLOSING DATE: 13 MARCH 2026
Apply via company website ( N / A ) or
mkri.institute