Advertiser: Department of Science and Technology
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R123 842.52 per annum
Centre: Cape Town
Requirements: A National senior Certificate (Grade 12), a minimum 7 to 12 months of experience. Knowledge: administrative procedures, computers and relevant software applications, customer service principle and practices, health standards and hazards. Ability to work individually and work under pressure. Planning and organizing skills and Information management.
Duties: The successful candidate would provide reception support such as being the first point of contact in the office of the Director-General). provide administration support to the office, provide food aid services such as keeping the kitchen clean according to health regulations and standards, provide logistical and secretarial support by assisting in the planning and preparation of meetings held in the office.
Enquiries: Lerato Mokola 012 843 6709
The main focus of the Department of Science and Technology is on implementing the national research and development strategy. The strategy is implemented through an integrated approach that includes human resource development, knowledge generation, investment in science and technology infrastructure, and the strategic management of the public science and technology system.
Applications:
To apply, go to www.dst.gov.za and click on “jobs”. Select the relevant position and update your CV. Any questions about the application may be directed to help@jointi.co.za or 0861 113 460. You can also apply by sending your Z83 form (click to download pdf form), CV and Application Letter by post to Private Bag X894; Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver it to CSIR Campus, DST Building, 53, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria.
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, pay slip, if employed and reference report. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have his/her foreign qualification evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All qualifications will be verified. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and vetting of qualifications. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. SMS members (Level 13 to 16) will be subjected to competency based assessment. On assumption of duty, the incumbent will have to enter into a performance agreement and sign declaration forms.
Reference number: No reference number provided
Closing date: 6 September 2013
WRITE A BRILLIANT CV
The first thing to remember is that we are not writing an essay. We need to convey as much relevant information as possible and not exceed 3 to 4 pages. Your CV should cover the following:
Your personal information:
Points to remember: It is essential that your cellphone needs to be on in case anyone phone. Make sure that you have a professonal message on your phone in case you miss a call. If you only have a home phone number then everyone living with you need to be aware of the fact that you are waiting for a call. Place a pen and paper next to the phone in casy there is a message. Do not give your spouse's cellphone number unless you will be able to speak to the caller immediately. Is your email up and running? Does the P O Box belong to you or someone else? If it belongs to (e.g.) your parents they need to be aware that you might get important information. It is not necessary to disclose your age, gender, height, weight, marital status or religion. If you do not have an email address then set one up through Hotmail or Yahoo. And as tempting as what it might do not have your macho_man@hotmail.com address on your CV. Try and register one with your name and surname only.
Educational information:
Start with the most recent achievement / qualification and work your way back. List the degree, diploma, matriculation or standard achieved as well as the year and institution. Then move on the one just before that (e.g. first your degree and then matric). There is no need to list all the subjects you took (unless it is relevant). However, it is crucial to list all your qualifications - whether they were from academic institutions or not.
It is important to list all of your achievements while studying, e.g. competitions won, awards received, provincial colours achieved, orders of merit.
List all the leadership positions you served in, e.g. class prefect, captain of a team, chairperson of a committee.
End this section of with your extracurricular activities that you participated in, e.g. sport, hobbies.
Points to remember: The older you are the less important your school information will become. For instance: You might only want to mention that you matriculated, where and when and one or two major achievements. It is also not necessary to show your grades or marks achieed. It is also best to leave out any information on political activities or other controversial topics. However, if you know that the recruiter is looking for someone who participated in certain political groups then you might want to mention it.
Work experience:
Start with the most recent position and work your way back. List the title of the position, the name of the company and your length of service. Below this you can give a description of your duties (in bullet-point format). It is also important to list any projects that you worked on. Be specific and use numbers where possible, e.g. Managed 32 staff members and a R1 million budget.
It is again important to list all of your achievements while working, e.g. competitions won, awards received.
List all the leadership positions you served in, e.g. managerial or supervisory roles, chairperson of a committee.
End this section of with any additional things that you use to do for the company, e.g. editor of the company newsletter, organiser of the year end function.
Points to remember: Always look at the information and ask whether it is relevant. There is no need to supply the contact details of previous employers nor the reason why you left their employment.
Computer skills:
The ability to work on a computer has developed into a key skill. List all the programs that you are able to work with as well as your proficiency level.
Courses:
List all the courses, workshops, seminars, etc that you attended only if it is relevant to the position you are applying for and if you haven't mentioned it before. It is always a good idea to list the topic, institution, facilitator / guest speaker and date.
Activities and Interests:
Remember that most people enjoy listening to music, going to the movies, socialising with friends, reading, etc. Unless you do someting special, or relevant to the position, rather leave this section out.
References:
Mention that "References are available on request". It is important that your references are aware of the fact that they might be contacted.