Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250120-6

Tracking Number

DSD 02/2025

Job Title

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

Department

Social Development

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Ms P Van Wyk at (021) 483 6741

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

CBD - Cape Town

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 308 154 - R 362 994 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance,pension-fund contributions, etc)are funded or co-funded interms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For allother queries relating to theposition, kindly contact theenquiries person as indicated inthe advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.