This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 179/2026
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (level 07)
- Centre
- Ladysmith Region: Personal Assistant (to the Chief Director: Ladysmith Region)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification related to secretarial; plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Basic knowledge of financial administration. Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Good telephone etiquette. Computer Literacy. Sound organizational skills. Good management skills. High level of reliability. Written communication skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations. Good grooming and presentation skills. Self-management and motivation skills. Able to work under pressure.
Duties
Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director/Chief Director. Render administrative support services. Provide support to the Director/ Chief Director regarding meetings. Support the Director/Chief Director with the administration of the budget. Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Proofread and analyse submissions/documents and advise the Director/Chief Director accordingly.
Where to send your application
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs 172 Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Enquiries
Ms T Nkosi (Ladysmith)
Note
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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