About the Role
The Department of Social Development is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant for the Regional Director in Metro South. This role is based in the vibrant city of Cape Town, where you will play a crucial part in supporting the management team. As a Personal Assistant, your contribution will help streamline operations and enhance service delivery within the public service, ultimately benefiting the community and ensuring that the department meets its mandate effectively.
In this role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support, ensuring that the Regional Director has the necessary resources to make informed decisions. Your organizational skills will be vital in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and assisting in budget administration. The work you do will not only support your team but also contribute to the larger mission of uplifting communities throughout the Western Cape.
About the Department
The Department of Social Development is committed to promoting social well-being and improving the quality of life for all citizens in South Africa. Through various programs and services, the department seeks to address social challenges, support vulnerable populations, and empower communities. Working in this department means being part of a team that is dedicated to meaningful change and the betterment of society.
What You’ll Do
- Provide secretarial and receptionist support to the Regional Director.
- Assist in managing the director’s schedule and coordinating meetings.
- Render administrative support services to enhance operational efficiency.
- Help with budget administration and monitoring departmental expenditures.
- Study relevant public service policies to ensure compliance and understanding.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification.
- An accredited secretarial diploma and/or an administrative qualification at NQF level 5 or higher.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing secretarial or administrative support to management.
- Strong knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to public service functions.
- Proficiency in project and operational management practices.
- Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills.
- Effective language skills for communication in a professional environment.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at the specified location.
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 232 rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills.
