Personal Assistant: Animal Health (Elsenburg)

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 secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following:
• Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedure;
• Basic financial administration;
• Ability to run and maintain a record management system;
• Procurement of goods and services;
• Ability to properly record minutes and decisions at meetings;
• Advanced knowledge of relevant software packages.
• Skills in the following:
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Communication skills (written and verbal);
• Report writing (submissions and letters);
• Planning and Organising;
• Research and analytical skills.

Duties

• Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service 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;
• Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
• Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• 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.