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PERSONAL ASSISTANT: CORPORATE SERVICES REF: DOCS: 02/06/2026

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

PSC 22/287

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About this role

Department

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Location

Bhisho

Salary

R388 106 - per annum (Level 7)

Requirements

National Senior Certificate and appropriate national Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Admin or Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in rendering administrative support to senior management. A valid south African driver’s licence. Competence: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy at advanced level. Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures. Sound organizational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to analyse

Duties

Act as the first point of contact for Chief Director and maintain the effective working of the office. Provide administrative secretarial/receptionist support service to Chief Director. Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritizing and managing appointments, travel arrangements and preparations for meetings. Provide the secretariat services in the Chief Directors’ Office. Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate. Manage correspondence, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure replies are produced within the required timeframe. Scrutinise routine submissions / reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the Chief Director; respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders; draft documents as required. Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the Chief Director. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, following up on progress made. Monitor the Chief Director’s Office Budget, keeping record of expenditure commitments, monitoring expenditure, and alerting the manager of possible over- and underspending; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Provide support to other members of the Branch as necessary. Maintain systems and procedures to support the efficient running of the office. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures.

Enquiries

received from internal and external stakeholders; draft documents as required. Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the Chief Director. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, following up on progress made. Monitor the Chief Director’s Office Budget, keeping record of expenditure commitments, monitoring expenditure, and alerting the manager of possible over- and underspending; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Provide support to other members of the Branch as necessary. Maintain systems and procedures to support the ef

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

  • ·National Senior Certificate and appropriate national Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Admin or Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification
  • ·A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in rendering administrative support to senior management
  • ·A valid south African driver’s licence
  • ·Competence: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy at advanced level
  • ·Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures
  • ·Sound organizational skills
  • ·Good people skills
  • ·High level of reliability
  • ·Ability to act with tact and discretion
  • ·Ability to analyse

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Key Duties

  • ·Act as the first point of contact for Chief Director and maintain the effective working of the office
  • ·Provide administrative secretarial/receptionist support service to Chief Director
  • ·Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritizing and managing appointments, travel arrangements and preparations for meetings
  • ·Provide the secretariat services in the Chief Directors’ Office
  • ·Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
  • ·Manage correspondence, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure replies are produced within the required timeframe
  • ·Scrutinise routine submissions / reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the Chief Director
  • ·respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders
  • ·draft documents as required
  • ·Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to sasrecruit44@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the PERSONAL ASSISTANT: CORPORATE SERVICES REF: DOCS: 02/06/2026 position at PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE?+

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