Personal Assistant: Skills Development, Ref No. DEDAT 28/2025 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 a senior manager(s).

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    

• Experience in the skills or education ecosystem. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support to the manager; Render administrative support services; 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 ensures that the application thereof is understood properly. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Ability to run and maintain a record management system; Procurement of goods and services; Ability to properly/ record minutes and decisions at meetings; Advanced knowledge of relevant software packages. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skill (written and verbal); Draft documentation like submissions and letters; Sound organising, planning and time management skills (workshops, conferences); Run and maintain a record management system; Work under pressure; Analyse documents and situations; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.