Personal Assistant: Animal Health (elsenburg)

In brief

**Overview** This outlines the position of Registry Clerk: Records and ECM (AGR 43/2026) within the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, located in Elsenburg. The role offers a salary range of R338 106 to R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The primary function of this role is to provide secretarial and administrative support services to a manager, with a focus on records and enterprise content management. For enquiries, Dr N Magadla can be contacted at (021) 808 5250. Applications for this position are accepted exclusively online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this position include: * Providing secretarial and receptionist support services to the manager. * Rendering general administrative support services. * Offering support to the manager in relation to meetings. * Assisting the manager with the administration of their budget. * Studying relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents, and ensuring their proper understanding and application. **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’ experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services to management/senior management. * **Knowledge of the following:** * Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedure. * Basic financial administration. * Ability to run and maintain a record management system. * Procurement of goods and services. * Ability to properly record minutes and decisions at meetings. * Advanced knowledge of relevant software packages. * **Skills in the following:** * Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Communication skills (written and verbal). * Report writing (submissions and letters). * Planning and Organising. * Research and analytical skills. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate, an NQF level 5 secretarial or administrative qualification (or higher tertiary equivalent), and at least three years of secretarial/administrative support experience at a management or senior management level. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of public service legislation, basic financial administration, record management, procurement processes, and advanced software. Essential skills include proficiency in MS Office, strong written and verbal communication, report writing, planning, organising, research, and analytical capabilities, enabling them to effectively support a manager in administrative, meeting, and budget-related tasks, as well as understanding departmental policies. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-agriculture-vacancies-3#spani-ref-agr-43-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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