Personal Assistant: Local Government Public Finance, Ref No. PT 10/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the units in administration, secretarial and budget related tasks.

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 relevant experience in office administration and rendering support to Senior Manager; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Willigness to work irregular hours and travel if and when needed.

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering administrative support services; Provides secretarial/receptionist service to the manager; Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Relevant software packages; Basic financial administration.

Skills needed:

• Interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Customer Service Orientation; Team player / membership; Ability to work effectively in a dynamic office; Ability to work in a highly pressured environment; Ability to liaise with diverse people; Attention to detail.