Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

Personal Assistant : Executive Support (Office of the Head of Department), Ref No. DSD 02

Department: Social Development

Job Title: Personal Assistant: Executive Support (Office of the Head of Department)

Location: South Africa, Western Cape, CBD - Cape Town

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 03/24

Salary Level: 7

Job Purpose: The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Head of the Department.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided).
  2. A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services to senior management.

Key Performance Areas:

  1. Provide a secretarial and receptionist support service to the manager.
  2. Render administrative support services.
  3. Provide support to manager regarding meetings.
  4. Support the manager with the administration of the manager's budget.
  5. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.

Knowledge and Skills:

  1. Knowledge of regulations, policies, prescripts, and procedures.
  2. Financial Administration.
  3. Written and verbal communication skills.
  4. Telephone etiquette.
  5. Proven computer literacy.
  6. Organizing skills.
  7. Reliability and ability to act with tact and discretion.
  8. Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations.
  9. Self-management and motivation.

Remuneration: R - R per annum (Salary level 7)

Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will also be required to do practical assessments and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply, and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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