Administration

The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (NCPL) is one of nine provincial legislatures, with the administrative wing headed by the Accounting Officer (Secretary to the Legislature) . The Secretary provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight to the employees and operations of the Legislature and provides strategic support to the Speaker and Members of the Provincial Legislature.

The Office of the Secretary serves as a critical link between the political and administrative wings of the Legislature and is responsible for ensuring that the administrative operations of the Legislature are effectively coordinated and aligned with its legislative mandate, strategic priorities and approved plans. 

 

The Secretary is responsible for the effective management and administration of the internal operations and matters pertaining to the business of the Legislature, including:

• Financial Management and Information Technology;
• Human Capital Management, Security, Facilities Management and Auxiliary Services;
• Legal Services, Hansard and Language Services, Proceedings and NCOP;
• Committees, Research and Information Services; and
• Public Education and Communications.

 

Key Functions of the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight and institutional coordination across the Legislature. Its key functions include:

• Policy and Planning - Coordinates the development, review and alignment of institutional policies, strategic plans and annual performance plans to ensure that the Legislature's priorities are clearly defined and aligned with its legislative mandate and strategic objectives.
  
  
• Monitoring and Evaluation - Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of institutional performance against approved plans, targets and objectives, provides management with performance information to support decision-making, and facilitates the identification and monitoring of corrective measures where performance gaps are identified.
  
  
• Risk Management - Provides support for the Legislature's governance, risk management, internal control, and assurance arrangements, contributing to sound institutional governance, accountability, and effective decision-making.
  
  
• Internal Audit and Audit Committees - Provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Supports the Audit Committee in overseeing financial reporting, compliance, performance, and accountability within the Legislature.
  
  
• Administrative Coordination and Governance - Provides oversight and coordination of the administrative functions of the Legislature to promote effective service delivery, compliance, accountability and the efficient utilisation of institutional resources.

 

Contact the Office of the Secretary

OFFICIALS	CAPACITY	CONTACT DETAILS
Ms Dineo Seblolai	Manager: Risk and Monitoring and Evaluation	081 502 6954
Ms Nicole Jacobs	Acting Personal Assistant to the Secretary	082 893 8273
Ms Monica Letsema	Administrative Assistant	066 473 7265
Ms Masego Moeti	Risk Specialist	072 267 2172
Mr Kenneth Williams	Internal Auditor	076 810 7886