Personal Assistant: Executive Support (Office of the Head of Department), Ref No. DSD 02/2025 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Head of the Department.

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 secretarial/ administrative support services to senior management.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a secretarial and receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the managers budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations, policies, prescripts and procedures; Financial Administration
• Skills needed: Written and verbal; Telephone etiquette; Proven computer literacy; Organising; Reliable; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Self management and motivation.

Remuneration

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