Personal Assistant: Regional Director (Metro South), Ref No. DSD 119/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 338,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government’s Department of Social Development in Cape Town invites applications for a Personal Assistant to the Regional Director (Metro South). The role provides secretarial and administrative support to a senior manager and requires willingness to travel when needed.

Applicants should have Grade 12 plus a secretarial diploma or higher, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Remuneration is salary level 7, with benefits outlined in the notes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus an accredited secretarial diploma or admin qualification at NQF level 5 or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support to management/senior management.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager.
• Render administrative support services to the manager.
• Provide support to manager regarding meetings.
• Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget.
• Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Language skills

Education

Secretarial/administrative qualification (NQF 5+)

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261022-3

Tracking Number DSD 119/2026

Job Title Personal Assistant: Regional Director (Metro South), Ref No. DSD 119/2026

Department Social Development

Salary level 7

Enquiries Ms Elarna Siljeur at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s). The successful incumbent must be willing to travel when required.

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 rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services to the manager; Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

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.

Remuneration

R 338 106 – R 398 277 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 in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.