General Assistant at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

JOB TITLE: General assistant

• SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 2) — All-inclusive package
• CENTRE: Albany Museum (Makhanda)
• REF NO: DSRAC 04/10/2025
• NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 8 Certificate or ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1–3 with no experience.
• Performing general assistant duties will be an added advantage.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• A valid driving licence will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Ensure prompt delivery and safekeeping of information.
• Deliver documents within the department and to other departments.
• Photocopy and fax documents.
• Render transport services for provincial library staff.
• Ferry officials and stakeholders to departmental events.
• Report all defects to the relevant official.
• Perform general assistant work, including loading and offloading furniture, equipment, and other goods to relevant destinations.
• Collect and deliver items, correspondence, and mail to various offices.
• Assist in making photocopies and pasting notices on notice boards.
• Provide cleaning services — clean offices, boardrooms, walkways, workshops, exhibition rooms, kitchens, and restrooms (check toilet paper).
• Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment, and report broken machines or equipment.
• Clean machines (e.g. microwaves, vacuum cleaners) and equipment after use.
• Request cleaning materials as needed.
• Prepare venues for functions and meetings.
• Prepare and wash all utensils (kettles, cups, saucers, glasses, and jugs).
• Prepare and serve tea during meetings.
• Assist during functions.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the superviso