Job Description

JOB PURPOSE AND PROFILE:
To provide administrative support to the Client Services and Projects unit in the Provincial Office to ensure the effective and efficient running of the office, provide superior client service and to support the CETA in the execution of the overall strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and provide administrative duties in the Provincial Office such as, receiving telephone calls, correspondence and emails and flagging them as required.
• Work with the Head: Clients Services and Projects to prioritise an agenda and focus on the most important issues and opportunities within the province.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Provincial Office's annual meetings planner.
• Attend and minute proceedings of meetings as directed by the Manager.
• Compile a decision register and follow-up on the office meeting outcomes.
• Draft and type letter, reports, memo's and ensure that all documents are formatted to professional standard.
• Coordinate the Provincial Office's meetings and preparation and ensure that all invitations, logistics, minutes and relevant agendas and material are provided.
• Assist in the coordination of Stakeholder Workshops and other events and functions as required within the province.
• Attend key meetings as directed by the Manager with the purpose of ensuring follow-up and execution on identified actions.
• Provide input and formulate business presentations in consultation with the Manager.
• Work with the Manager to strategies and manage a portfolio of relationships relevant to the business unit.
• Order, receive, verify, store, and maintain an accurate inventory of office supplies as required.
• Compliance with performance Management Policy.
• Attendance of Development workshops and interventions as per agreed PDP
• Prepare and submit to the Supervisor accurate, complete, and credible monthly reports as required for consolidation and tabling to monthly MANCO.
• Ensure all work is backed up regularly as per ICT policies ono the CETA electronic servers.
• Attend all risk, compliance, ethics and fraud prevention updates meetings, trainings, and workshops as scheduled by CETA.
• Build and maintain relationships with all CETA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing.
• Respond to routine queries and escalate higher-level requests to the relevant staff in the business unit as required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders.
• Attend and address all stakeholder queries timeously and effectively.

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• NQF Level 6 Diploma in office Management/ Business Administration or Communications, or Generic Management qualification.
• Project Management qualification will be advantageous.
• 3 years administration experience or experience in similar role with at least 2 years' experience in ETD sector or Public Entities-Operational
• Construction experience would be an added advantage.

The following Attributes are necessary to succeed in this role:

• Punctual, self-discipline and a motivated team player.
• Ethical consciousness and conduct in all dealings with the matters of CETA.
• Emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels.
• Analytical and pay attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.
• Adaptable and problem-solver.
• Excellent negotiation and organising skills.
• Innovative and creative self-starter.
• Ability to work with difficult individuals

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Remuneration for this role is a negotiable basic plus benefits package per annum, in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales. A competitive package will be negotiated to attract best candidates.
The appointment will be a long-term appointment linked to CETA licence, subject to satisfactory performance as per Performance Management Policy of the CETA.
PLEASE NOTE
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment process by the CETA; with the successful candidates subjected to security vetting.
Interested applicants should send an application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees through CETA recruitment/ vacancy portal.
Applicants with International qualifications must provide a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate to their application for consideration.
"All personal information provided in your application will be collected, processed, and retained in strict accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) of South Africa. This information will be used exclusively for recruitment and selection purposes and will be treated with the utmost confidentiality".
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Enquiries: Email: bukiwex@ceta.co.za/louizes@ceta.co.za
The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert, and / or not to appoint.
CETA will only correspond with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive correspondence from CETA within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing date: 25 June 2025 at 23h59
"CETA is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of CETA will be taken into consideration. Coloured, White,Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets."