Personal Assistant: Crime Prevention Centre, Ref No. POCS 17/2026

In brief

**Overview** This full-time Personal Assistant role, with Ref No. POCS 17/2026, is based in the Western Cape within the Crime Prevention Centre of the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. The department's mission is to promote professional policing through effective oversight, facilitate safety partnerships with communities and stakeholders, and promote safety in all public buildings and spaces. The position falls under the Administration/Facilities job field. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing secretarial/receptionist support services to the manager. * Rendering administrative support services to the manager. * Providing support to the senior manager regarding meetings. * Supporting the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget. * Studying and ensuring a proper understanding of the application of relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 of experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services to management/senior management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of filing and diary systems, database administration, financial administration, the legislative framework governing the public service, and OHS Act procedures. They should demonstrate good telephone etiquette, computer literacy, strong language and written communication skills, sound organizational abilities, good people skills, and a high level of reliability. Key abilities include acting with tact and discretion, information gathering and analysis, good grooming and presentation, self-management and motivation, typing and preparing legal correspondence and relevant documentation, and basic conceptual, interpretive, and formulation skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/personal-assistant-crime-prevention-centre-ref-no-pocs-17-2026-western-cape-department-police-oversight-and-community-safety Source: myjobmag Application instructions: Interested and qualified candidates should apply via westerncapegov.erecruit.co.

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