Personal Assistant: Corporate Management: Head Office-Polokwane at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

key Performance Areas

• To render a secretarial support service to a member of Senior Management Services (SMS). 
• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service. 
• Render administrative support services. 
• Provides support regarding meetings. 
• Support the office of a member of Senior Management Services (SMS) with the administration of the budget. 
• Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly?

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus Secretarial Diploma or relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rendering a support service to a member of Senior Management Services (SMS).

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

• Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. 
• Good telephone etiquette. 
• Computer literacy. 
• Sound organisational skills. 
• Good people skills. 
• High level of reliability. 
• Written communication skills. 
• Ability to act with tact and discretion. 
• Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations. 
• Good grooming and presentation. 
• Self-management and motivation. 
• Knowledge on the relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures. 
• Basic knowledge on financial administration.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026