Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the Office of the Director: Financial Management in the strategic and day to day operations. To further render a secretarial support to the Director with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and in certain instances to work irregular hours.

Minimum 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 certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support services to senior manager. 

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Willing to work irregular hours; Working knowledge and proven track record of working on all microsoft suite applications. 

Key Performance Areas  

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the managers; Renders administrative support services; Supports the managers with the administration of the budget; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application there-of is properly understood.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations/policies/prescripts and procedures; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Skills needed: Good interpersonal and decision makiing; Written and verbal communication; Organising and planning; Customer service orientation; Advance computer literacy skills; Ability to liaise with diverse people.