Personal Assistant needed at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and Secretarial Diploma with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years relevant experience in rendering a support service to senior management. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be required to perform the following core functions: Provide secretarial/receptionist support service and clerical support to the Director e.g. Receives telephone calls, performs advanced typing work, records the engagements of the Director, coordinates with and advises the Director regarding engagements.
• Renders administrative support services e.g. Co-ordinates logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Supports the Director with administrative 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.
• Continuously remains up to date wrt the policies and procedures applicable to the work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Remains abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.