DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Water And Sanitation

Personal Assistant

Salary or stipendR338 106 per annum (Level 07)

The Department of Water And Sanitation is looking for a Personal Assistant. This is a permanent role based in Water And Sanitation.

BellvilleApplications close 30 October 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/124, page 99

Reference number
301026/38
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Water And Sanitation
Closing date
30 October 2026
Job level
07
Centre
Bellville
Directorate
Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC

What you will need

  • A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures.
  • Sound organisational skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • High level of reliability.
  • Ability to act with tact and discretion.
  • Ability to research and analyse documents and situations.
  • Good grooming and presentation skills.
  • Self-management and motivation.
  • Knowledge of dispute resolution process.
  • Knowledge of basic financial management.
  • People and Diversity management.
  • Problem solving and Analysis.
  • The successful candidate must be highly reliable, self-motivated, flexible, creative, client and customer focused.
  • Remains up to date regarding the prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good accountability and ethical conduct.

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years ‘experience in rendering a support service to Senior Management.

Skills and competencies

  • Excellent computer literacy skills.
  • Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures.
  • Sound organisational skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Good grooming and presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Key responsibilities

  • Provide a secretarial / receptionist support service to the manager.
  • Implement administrative procedures for the component.
  • Receive telephone calls and visitors on behalf of the manager.
  • Implement policies and procedures.
  • Engage supplier regarding purchased materials.
  • Develop implementation plan.
  • Ensure that financial procedures are observed in the section.
  • Compile monthly reports and present to the managers.
  • Do early warning systems.
  • Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements for the DDG office.
  • Arrange meetings and events for the manager and staff in the unit.
  • Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the manager including the travel and subsistence claims for the unit.
  • Draft routine correspondence and reports 100 including records of basic minutes of the meetings of the manager where required.
  • Administer matters like leave registers and telephone accounts and proper filing of documents.
  • Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Collect all relevant documents to enable the manager to prepare for meetings.
  • Provide feedback on identified administrative gaps.
  • Provide records on goods and services procured and handle all the procurement items for the office.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms NM Bila-Mupariwa
  • Telephone: (021) 941 6004

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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