Post a Job Free
0 viewsjobseeker
Dorcus P. — Senior Parliamentary Executive Support Specialist from South Africa

Dorcus P.

Senior Parliamentary Executive Support Specialist

South Africa No experience yet
Open to offersNew to Platform
Languages
English
Video Introduction
No video introduction yet
The candidate has not added a video.
Contact information and social networks are private. Connect to unlock.
Hidden

Portfolios

1 items
Portfolio files are available to employers.

About

Dorcus K. is an accomplished professional with over 17 years of experience in Parliamentary and Cabinet support, Executive Office Management, and Governance within the South African public sector. She has provided robust support services to Deputy Ministers, Executive Authorities, and Senior Leadership, ensuring compliance with public service and parliamentary regulations from Pretoria to Cape Town. Dorcus notably served as the Acting Head of Office at the Director Level in the Department of Social Development's Deputy Minister's Office, where she was responsible for managing parliamentary documents, coordinating legislative processes, and ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. Her role as Group Chief Executive Officer at the Dr. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu Foundation underscores her capacity in strategic leadership, operational oversight, and stakeholder engagement across governmental and non-governmental bodies. With a background in Human Resources, including a Bachelor's degree from Gideon Robert University, Dorcus excels in project coordination, HR administration, and asset management.

Experience

  • Group Chief Executive Officer

    Dr Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu Foundation & Thintane Foundation · 2024 — 2026
    Provided strategic leadership and oversight for organizational programmes and operations. Led governance, compliance, policy implementation, and performance management. Coordinated stakeholder engagement with government departments, donors, NGOs, and communities. Oversaw operational planning, risk management, financial accountability, and team performance.

  • Acting Head of Office (Director Level)

    Department of Social Development – Deputy Minister’s Office · 2022 — 2024
    Acted as Head of Office at Director Level, delivering strategic executive and parliamentary support to the Deputy Minister. Coordinated all parliamentary, cabinet, committee, and executive support functions within the office. Ensured the accurate preparation and timely submission of parliamentary documents and executive submissions. Monitored parliamentary programmes, committee meetings, and legislative processes relevant to the executive authority’s portfolio.

  • Deputy Director: Projects & Special Needs Coordination

    Department of Social Development – Deputy Minister’s Office · 2014 — 2022
    Managed national projects, parliamentary engagements, and special needs programmes. Engaged with stakeholders across government departments, NGOs, and civil society. Drafted executive reports, speeches, cabinet submissions, and official correspondence. Coordinated meetings, tracked committee resolutions, and handled operational planning and expenditure monitoring.

  • Head of Administration

    Department of Women, Children & People with Disabilities – Deputy Minister’s Office · 2013 — 2014
    Oversaw administrative operations and executive support functions for the Deputy Minister’s Office. Coordinated governance compliance, procurement, budgeting, and operational reporting while supervising administrative staff.

  • Front Desk Administrator

    Department of Women, Children & People with Disabilities · 2011 — 2013
    Managed executive reception services, correspondence, and administrative tasks. Coordinated travel arrangements and financial reconciliations while providing project support to senior management.

  • Office Coordinator

    Department of Public Works – Deputy Minister’s Office · 2010 — 2011
    Handled office administration, executive meetings, and logistics for committees. Managed minute taking, procurement coordination, and stakeholder liaison activities.

  • Registry Clerk

    Department of Public Works – Deputy Minister’s Office · 2009 — 2010
    Managed correspondence systems related to parliamentary, cabinet, and executive functions. Maintained records management systems including archiving and filing processes while ensuring compliance with records management procedures.

  • Personal Assistant & Special Needs Assistant

    Parliament of the Republic of South Africa · 2008 — 2009
    Provided administrative and secretariat support to Parliamentarians. Coordinated events and programmes related to disability awareness while managing executive correspondence and logistics.

  • Intern: Social & School Enrichment Directorate

    Department of Education · 2007 — 2008
    Assisted in school enrichment and development programmes while supporting meeting coordination and office administration.

Skills & Expertise

PharmaceuticalNordic Languages

Education

  • Bachelor of Human Resources Management
    Gideon Robert University · — — 2023
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
    Westenburg Secondary School · — — 2004