Personal Assistant

The Organisation requires the services of a Personal Assistant to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson in the Communications Department and requires a person who can adhere to high levels of confidentiality. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

**Location**:
GROENKLOOF NATIONAL PARK (HEAD OFFICE)

**Requirements**:

- Preferably be in possession of a National Diploma in Secretarial or Business Administration.
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing secretarial and PA support to an executive
- Have a basic understanding about SANParks and its priorities
- Other required skills set are:

- Computer literate with proficiency in the use of Microsoft and various online platforms.
- Business communication skills.
- Understanding of protocol.
- Understanding of organisational systems and procedures.
- Basic understanding of an organisation’s financial system.
- Customer relations management.
- Understanding of office etiquette.
- Ability to deal with / manage stress.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Conflict management skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Administrative and organisational skills.
- Time management skills.
- Project management skills
- Listening skills
- Understanding Conservation, Tourism and Vision 2040 will be an advantage

**Responsibilities**:

- Effectively manage and coordinate the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson’s office, diary, and traveling needs.
- Ensure adherence to policy as indicated in policy documents.
- Effectively manage expenditure.
- Design and implement an effective filing and record keeping system of the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
- Manage the flow of information in the division and the office of the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
- Ensure proper liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events relating to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
- Ensure proper management of assets within the division.
- Provide administrative support to projects and the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
- Ensure divisional compliance with the records management system.
- Compile reports, correspondence, business documents, and minutes.
- Attend required meetings of the Head of Communication when so required, and must also keep record of deliberations which, once approved Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson, must be shared with parties that were in attendance.

**Salary**:
R354 947. 02 - R579 755.23

**How To Apply**:
**Human Capital Management**
- Postal Address: PO Box 787 PRETORIA 0001

**Documents Required**:
Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

**Fax**: 086 295 4078

**Closing Date**:
04 March 2025