Personal Assistant: Immovable Asset Management, Ref No. DOI 61/2025

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to senior management. This role involves managing communications, organizing meetings, and assisting with budget management, ensuring smooth operations within the department. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a solid educational background in secretarial studies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to public service while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in supporting management or senior management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and receptionist support to the manager.
• Assist the manager with meetings and administration.
• Support the management of the manager’s budget.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Information Analysis

Good Telephone Etiquette

Self-Management

Tact and Discretion

Education

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)

Accredited Secretarial Diploma

Administrative Qualification at NQF Level 5

Job description

Job title :

Personal Assistant : Immovable Asset Management, Ref No. DOI 61 / 2025

Job Location :

Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 29, 2025

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Job Purpose

Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render secretarial support to a senior manager(s).

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification at NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in supporting management or senior management.

Recommendation

Proven experience in working with systems, data, and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide secretarial and receptionist support to the manager.
• Render administrative support services.
• Assist the manager with meetings and administration.
• Support the management of the manager’s budget.
• Study relevant Public Service and departmental policies and ensure proper application.

Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts, and procedures.
• Basic financial administration skills.
• Skills in: good telephone etiquette, computer literacy, language, organization, interpersonal skills, reliability, written communication, information analysis, grooming, self-management, tact, and discretion.

Note: The mention of 'Administrative / Management jobs' appears unrelated and has been omitted for clarity.