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PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Salary band

R 338 106

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

HO/PAHOD/072026

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About this role

Department

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Location

Head Office: Pietermaritzburg and Durban for the Ethekwini post: Head of Department (HOD) Ref No: HO/PAHOD/072026 (X1 Post) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Ref No: HO/PASCM/072026 (X1 Post) Infrastructure Maintenance and Technical Support (IMTS) Ref No: HO/PAIMTS/072026 (X1 Post) Regional Director: Ethekwini Ref No: H/MAN/HG/ER/2026 (X1 Post)

Salary

R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

A Grade 12 plus Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. A minimum of three (3) experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Computer literacy in the office software packages namely Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Duties

Provides a secretarial support service. Renders administrative support services. Provides support regarding meetings. Supports with the administration of the budget for the office. Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Enquiries

Dr V Govender (Head of Department Tel No: (033) 355 5560 Dr M Mbili (Supply Chain Management Tel No: (033) 355 5495 Ms NQ Gcaba (IMTS) Tel No: (033) 260 3722 Mr DS Naicker at 083 456 9511

Notes

NB: Candidates may be subjected to a computer assessment to determine computer literacy.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·A Grade 12 plus Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification
·A minimum of three (3) experience in rendering a support service to senior management
·Computer literacy in the office software packages namely Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Key Duties

·Provides a secretarial support service
·Renders administrative support services
·Provides support regarding meetings
·Supports with the administration of the budget for the office
·Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly

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✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected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
✓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 ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the PERSONAL ASSISTANT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 338 106. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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