About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is looking for a General Assistant in Ku-Gompo City, within the Amathole District. This role is crucial for supporting the logistics services that benefit the community by ensuring efficient operations. The General Assistant will play a vital part in the everyday functioning of the department, helping to facilitate events, manage documents, and maintain a clean and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors.
This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to make a positive impact in the public service sector. As part of a team dedicated to enhancing cultural and sporting initiatives, you will contribute to the effective delivery of services that uplift and engage the community. Your efforts will help ensure that departmental activities run smoothly, making a real difference in the lives of South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is tasked with promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage and sporting excellence of South Africa. With a focus on community engagement and development, the department plays a pivotal role in fostering social cohesion and creating opportunities for all citizens. Working here means being part of a mission that values diversity, creativity, and the importance of public service.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in receiving, loading, and offloading goods within the district.
- Conduct stock taking and verify departmental assets.
- Ensure timely delivery of documents to various offices and departments.
- Manage photocopying tasks and collect correspondence for different offices.
- Provide transport for officials during departmental events, workshops, and meetings.
- Deliver mail to the registry office and post notices on district notice boards.
- Perform general assistant duties as needed, including office cleaning and maintenance.
- Prepare venues for functions and meetings, including setting up refreshments.
What You’ll Need
- ABET Level 4 or Grade 10; a National Senior Certificate is a plus.
- No prior experience is required, but exposure to a similar environment will be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of workplace procedures and good interpersonal skills.
- A valid Code 8 driving license is essential.
- Willingness to work after hours as needed.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Abet Level 4 or grade 10.National Senior Certificate will be an added advantage.
No experience required.
Exposure to the environment will be an added advantage.
Prepared to work after hours.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
Interpersonal relations and communication skills.
A valid (Code 8) driving license.
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Job Duties
Assist in receiving, loading, and offloading goods in the district.Assist in stock taking and verification of assets.
Ensure prompt delivery of documents to provincial office, other departments and safe keeping of information/ documents whilst in transit.
Photocopying of documents.
Collection of delivery items/ correspondence to various offices in the district.
Ferry officials to departmental events, i.
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, workshops and meetings.
Collect and deliver mail to registry office.
Paste notices in the district notice boards.
Assist in any general assistant’s duties as and when required to do so.
Provide cleaning services of offices, boardroom, and walkways.
Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
Prepare venue for functions and meetings.
Prepare tea during meetings.
Assist during functions.
