Personal Assistant

Full job description

Closing Date

2025/05/05

Reference Number

WCG250328-4

Tracking Number

DOI 55/2025

Job Title

Personal Assistant: Governance and Demand Management, Ref No. DOI 55/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Ms A Jansen van Rensburg at (021) 831 8773

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s).

Minimum Requirements

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); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support service to management/ senior management.

Recommendation

Working knowledge of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to Supply Chain Management; Experience in a Compliance, Supply Chain Management or Governance environment.

Key Performance Areas

Provide secretarial and receptionist support to the manager by screening calls, addressing inquiries, and maintaining confidentiality, while referring stakeholders to the appropriate officials as needed; Ensure office equipment is functioning properly, manage office supplies and refreshments, safeguard and verify assets, and process invoices on time; Provide operational assistance by performing advanced typing, drafting reports, monitoring submission deadlines, and responding to stakeholder inquiries while collecting and compiling required information for the manager; Coordinate the senior manager's appointments, manage meeting logistics, record minutes, and track action items, while prioritizing meetings based on urgency and importance; Assist with administrative tasks such as managing leave requests, tracking employee records, coordinating procurement, and preparing documents for signatures and approvals, ensuring accuracy and completeness; Provide financial and budget management support by tracking expenditure, assisting with submissions, monitoring budget discrepancies, and recommending necessary budget adjustments; Ensure efficient document flow and compliance with policies, safeguard records, and compile reports, while ensuring that all information is processed in accordance with relevant legislation and policies and within required deadlines.

Competencies

Knowledge of advanced computer skills (word processing and numerical); Verbal and written language skills; Planning and organising; Professional telephone and email etiquette; Aassertiveness, tact and discretion; Conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making.

Remuneration

R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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