Personal Assistant

Full job description

Closing Date

2025/07/07

Reference Number

WCG250606-1

Tracking Number

DOI 86/2025

Job Title

Personal Assistant: Strategic Management and Operational Support, Ref No. DOI 86/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Mr R Maharaj at (021) 483 4123

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application therof is understood properly.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: General Support; Financial Support; Record keeping; Relevant policies and procedures. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Good interpersonal anddecision-making skills; Planning and Organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

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