Personal Assistant (Inter -Governmental Relations)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Overview
The Personal Assistant will prioritise and schedule appointments, meetings and conferences and alert to appointments. In addition, the incumbent will: Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Secretarial, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Office Support, Management Assistant or related as recognised by SAQA
- In addition, the incumbent must have: Relevant years of experience in office administration, as a clerk, assistant officer or administrative assistant
- A valid driver's license
- An understanding of policies and procedures, governance/secretarial protocol generally, document management and archiving, planning, organising, and coordinating
- Good computer skill s, report writing, time management, and minute-taking skills should be the strengths of those aspiring for this appointment
- A good understanding of financial matters
- Skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and Microsoft Office
- Organisational, budgeting, financial management, time management, planning, problem -solving, decision-making, technical proficiency, and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- The Personal Assistant will prioritise and schedule appointments, meetings and conferences and alert to appointments
- In addition, the incumbent will: Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls
- Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments
- Manage access control to the manager/executive
- Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
- Organising events and conferences
- Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
- Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
- Managing databases and filing systems
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- Collating and filing expenses
- Conducting research and write reports on behalf of the manager
- Skills: Basic analytical and problem -solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities
- Strong communication skills (including advanced report writing and presentation skills) and interpersonal skills
- Research skills
- Proven planning and organisin g skills, with proficiency in research and financial analysis
- Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be efficient, discrete, flexible, self -motivated, organised, proactive and a good communicator
- Advanced- level skills in Word for Windows and Microsoft P owerPoint
- And at least an intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- An added advantage will be proficiency in report writing and management of sensitive and high-profile stakeholders
How to apply
for the position of Personal Assistant must be emailed to: Recruitment26- [email protected]
Enquiries
Ms. N Tukela at (082) 957 4526
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