Personal Assistant: Economic Enablement, Ref No. DEDAT 18/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a Chief Director.

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    

• Proven experience in working with systems, data and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders. 

Key Performance Areas    

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

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: The relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Record management systems; Procurement of goods and services; Relevant software packages (advanced). Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer Literacy (MS office); Report writing (submissions, letters); Organising and planning skills; Time management skills; Recording of minutes; Research skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.