Personal Assistant: Level 7 Chief Director: Planning & Support

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 304,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment, located in Johannesburg, seeks a Personal Assistant (Level 7) to support the Chief Director: Planning and Support with administrative and coordination duties. The role requires managing the office, coordinating meetings and submissions, and ensuring smooth information flow within the directorate.

The successful candidate will coordinate inputs for directorate reports and arrange strategic planning meetings, contributing to efficient governance processes.

Qualifications

• Matric and an NQF level 6/7 SAQA qualification in secretarial studies, public administration or business administration (higher qualification an advantage).
• 6 months to 1 year experience in provision of project administrative and management support. Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and coordination support to the Chief Director: Planning and Support.
• Ensure effective management of the office, coordination of meetings and submissions, monitoring of administrative processes, and efficient communication and information flow within the Chief Director’s area of responsibility.
• Coordinate inputs for the Chief Directorate reports.
• Arrange Strategic and Planning meetings.

Education

Matric

NQF level 6/7 SAQA qualification in secretarial studies, public administration or business administration

Higher qualification (added advantage)

Job description

Personal Assistant: Level 7 Chief Director: Planning & Support

• Reference Number : Refs/057083
• Directorate : Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R338 106 per annum plus benefits

Requirements

• Matric plus an NQF level 6/7 South African Qualification Authority qualification in secretarial studies, public administration/business administration/or any professional qualification in one or more areas of relevant professional knowledge about this position. Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 6 months to 1 year experience in the provision of project administrative and management support. Valid driver's licence

Duties

• To provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and coordination support to the Chief Director: Planning and SupportTo ensure effective management of the office, coordination of meetings and submissions, monitoring of administrativeprocesses, and efficient communication and information flow within the Chief Director’s area of responsibility.Coordinate inputs for the Chief Directorate reportsArrange Strategic and Planning meetings

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA

Do you have 6 months - 1 year relevant experience

Do you have a valid driver’s licence