This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum
- Centre
- Stikland Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
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). Experience: Appropriate experience in rendering secretarial and/or administrative support services to management or senior management. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. High level of professionalism, integrity, diplomacy and confidentiality. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication. Minute-taking, report writing and document management proficiency. Strong organisational, planning, coordination, project management and time management skills. Knowledge of government protocol, administrative procedures, correspondence standards, POPIA, MISS, National Archives Act, Treasury Regulations and SCM processes. Interpersonal, stakeholder liaison and problem-solving skills. Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
Duties
Provide executive secretarial and strategic diary management support to the CEO, including managing competing diary demands, meeting logistics and preparation of briefing packs. Facilitate high level stakeholder liaison, including interaction with CD/HOD offices, senior government officials and external partners while ensuring adherence to protocol. Renders administrative support services and manage confidential documents and information flow, ensuring compliance with POPIA, MHCA and departmental records management requirements. Provides support to manager regarding meetings, events and projects, and track project deliverables. Support the CEO with the administration of the budget and track spending. Provide office administration and people management support, including leave tracking, performance management coordination, supplies/asset control and general office systems management. Remain abreast of the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Manage medico-legal and medical record requests by processing applications from attorneys, general practitioners, SAPS, and assurance companies, including RAF 1 forms, medical reports, and patient records.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms L van der Berg Tel No: (021) 940-4402
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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