Western Cape Government – Personal Assistant 2019


Personal Assistant: Financial Management, Ref no. DSD 2019-49

Tracking Number: DSD 2019-49
Job Title: Personal Assistant: Financial Management, Ref no. DSD 2019-49
Department: Social Development
Salary level: 7
Enquiries: Mr J Smith at (021) 483 8679
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country: South Africa
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Town / City: Cape Town

Job Purpose: The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government aims to employ a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager. The successful incumbent must possess the following personal attributes: Ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. This post is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements: A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus an accredited Secretarial Certificate/ Diploma NQF 5 (6-12 months of study); A minimum of 3 years` relevant experience in office administration and rendering support service to a Manager.

Recommendation: None.

Key Performance Areas: Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Financial Officer; Render an administrative support services; Provides support to the Chief Financial Officer regarding meetings; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures; Financial administration; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Telephone etiquette; Planning and organising skills; Presentation skills; Time management skills.

Remuneration: R 257 508 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.

MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.

Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes: Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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How to Apply: Apply Here.

Closing Date: 27 May 2019.