POST: Personal Assistant
SALARY: R140 208.00 per annum
LEVEL: 7
CENTRE: Kimberley
REFERENCE: PA/DG/OTP

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in possession of a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification, as well as 3-5 years experience in rendering a support service to senior management.

Knowledge and Experience: The following key competencies will serve as a strong recommendation:

• Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures;
• Knowledge of running and maintaining a records management system;
• Knowledge of wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation packages and other relevant software utilized in the department;
• Have good written and verbal communication skills, good telephone etiquette and computer literacy with sound organisational skills will be an added advantage;
• High level of reliability and the ability to act with tact and discretion.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director General;
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing system for record purposes;
• Makes arrangements for scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for committees, managers and professionals;
• Remains up to date with regard to the prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director General;
• Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the Director General in line with relevant legislation and policies.

Closing date: 11 April 2011
Enquiries: Ms. D. Cole
Tel no: (053) 838 2950

The Northern Cape Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Applications must be submitted on a Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by a recent CV, certified copies of qualifications and copy of ID.

Send Applications to:
The Chief Director
Human Resources Management
Office of the Premier
Private Bag X5016
Kimberley
8300

Or hand deliver at:
Office of the Premier
Templar Building
Ground Floor (Security)