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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Note:
Personal Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: HO100/2026
Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management, (Head Office, Cape Town),

A competency test will form part of the interview process. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.

Minimum educational qualification:
An accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 (a certificate of completion should be provided). Qualification on a higher level may also be accepted on condition that the subjects of the qualification align to the functions as per the attached job description.

Enquiries:
Ms R van Heerden, email: (Rentia.vanHeerden@westerncape.gov.za)

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Render a secretarial/office management service to the manager (front office management, typing, filing, excel reports/graphs, drawing up PowerPoint presentations, etc.). Provide diary management and meeting support to the manager (arrange meetings & travel arrangements, taking minutes, collation of documents, etc.). Provide administrative support to the manager (collate/compile reports, manage leave registers, co-ordinate training, etc.). Provide finance and supply chain support to the manager (processing of claims, procurement of standard items, management of petty cash). Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to travel. Willingness to work after hours. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Experience:
Appropriate experience in rendering secretarial and/or administrative support services to management or senior management.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Secretarial and Office Management. Document, presentation and spreadsheet compilation. Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams. Excellent interpersonal and administrative organisational skills. Project Management. Presentation and report writing. Ability to function in a team. Ability to interact with people at all levels of society. Ability to analyse numbers and read reports.




Remuneration:
R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 6/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

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