Senior Admin Officer & Personal Assistant to Chief Director

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking an Administration Officer (Personal Assistant) in Johannesburg. The role includes providing administrative support, managing the diary of the Chief Director, and serving as a secretary for meetings. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 qualification along with a 3-year Degree or National Diploma in a related field and have at least 3 years of experience in Office Administration. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The closing date for applications is January 23, 2026.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and a 3-year qualification in a relevant field.
• 3 years of functional experience in Office Administration or Secretariat services is essential.
• Candidates must possess strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Director.
• Manage the Chief Director’s diary and appointments.
• Serve as secretary in meetings and prepare reports.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Excellent communication

Minutes and report writing skills

Excellent computer skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Telephone etiquette

Professional etiquette

Documents management

Quality assurance

Time management

Problem management

Relationship management

Conflict management

Education

Grade 12 and 3 years Degree/National Diploma in Secretarial/Office Management/Public Administration/Business Administration/Corporate Governance

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

A government health department is seeking an Administration Officer (Personal Assistant) in Johannesburg. The role includes providing administrative support, managing the diary of the Chief Director, and serving as a secretary for meetings. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 qualification along with a 3-year Degree or National Diploma in a related field and have at least 3 years of experience in Office Administration. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The closing date for applications is January 23, 2026.