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Jobs · Western Cape · Social Development

Personal Assistant: Service Delivery Management and Coordination.

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Monday 19 October 2026

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Personal Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to a manager at the Department of Social Development, Western Cape. Requires Grade 12, NQF Level 5 secretarial/administrative quali

  • Provide secretarial, receptionist and administrative support to the manager
  • Support manager with meetings, budget administration, and document management
  • Study and ensure understanding of Public Service and departmental policies and prescripts
  • Required qualifications: Grade 12 plus accredited secretarial or administrative qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher, plus minimum 3 years secretarial/administrative experience
  • Based at Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
  • Submit application online before the closing date; shortlisted candidates must attend interview and complete vetting documentation and two pre-entry assessments
  • For queries contact Ms A van Reenen on (021) 483 3996

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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:
  • Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
  • Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
  • Project management;
  • Operational management practices;
  • Procurement and tendering processes;
  • Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
  • Modern systems of governance and administration;
  • Public service procedures, processes and systems;
  • Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
  • Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
  • Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
  • Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
  • Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
  • Policies of the government of the day;
  • Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
  • Performance management in general.
  • Skills in the following:
  • Numeracy;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills.

Duties

  • Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager;
  • Render administrative support services to the manager;
  • Provide support to 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 ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996

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.

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 243 · open the PDF

POST 35/362: PERSONAL ASSISTANT: SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION. REF NO: DSD 89/2026
SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
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: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills.
DUTIES: Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services to the manager; Provide support to 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 ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
NOTE: 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.

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