Personal Assistant: Hod Support
Western Cape Department Of Local Government
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 – R398 277 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Personal Assistant providing HOD (Head of Department) Support within the Western Cape Department of Local Government. The position, with reference number LG 46/2026, is based in the Department of Local Government in the Western Cape Government and offers a salary range of R338,106 to R398,277 per annum (Level 07). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Providing secretarial and receptionist support services to the manager. * Rendering administrative support services to the manager. * Supporting the manager regarding meetings. * Assisting the manager with the administration of their budget. * Studying relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure their proper understanding and application. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education/Qualification:** 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. * **Experience:** A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services to management/senior management. * **Competencies:** * **Knowledge of:** * In-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation/policies / prescripts and procedures. * Financial administration. * Professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality and discretion. * Effective time Management and ability to meet deadlines. * Excellent interpersonal relations. * Planning, organising and coordinating tasks effectively. * Sound judgement and decision-making. * Customer service orientation. * **Skills in:** * Excellent telephone etiquette. * Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and Internet). * Financial Management. * Strong Language and Communication Skills (written and verbal). * Good interpersonal and people-management skills. * High level of reliability and dependability. * Sound organisational and planning skills. * Ability to act with tact and discretion. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in handling sensitive matters. * Self-management and self-motivation. * Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate combined with an NQF level 5 accredited secretarial or administrative qualification, or a relevant higher tertiary qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience providing secretarial or administrative support to management or senior management. The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, financial administration, and professional ethics, alongside excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities. Strong computer literacy in MS Office, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and discretion are essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-local-government-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-lg-46-2026 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
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