Job Description

Closing Date

2025/07/07

Reference Number

WCG250520-2

Tracking Number

LG 24/2025

Job Title

Personal Assistant: District and Local Performance Monitoring, Ref No. LG 24/2025

Department

Local Government

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Ms J Bruintjies at (021) 829 0556

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to senior manager(s).

Minimum Requirements

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 a support service to management/ senior management.

Recommendation

A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support to the manager; Render administrative support services; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the manager's budget; Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensures that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: General Support; Record keeping; Working knowledge of systems e.g Persal; Application of relevant legislature. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and vertbal). Planning and Organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.