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PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Construction Procurement: SCM

Reference number
REFS/056922
Salary
R338 106 per annum, plus benefits
Centre
Head Office (Johannesburg)
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Circular
No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Secretarial Diploma (NQF Level 5) or equivalent. A minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures, Basic knowledge of financial administration, Skills: Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Computer literacy. Sound organizational skills. Written communication skills. Ability to do research analyze documents and situations. Attributes: Good telephone etiquette, High level of reliability, Ability to act with tact discretion, good grooming and presentation, Self-management and motivation.

Duties

Receive telephone calls. Perform advanced typing work. Operate and ensure that office equipment, e.g. fax machines and photocopiers are in good working order. Record engagements of the senior manager. Utilize discretion to decide whether to accept/decline or refer to other employees’ requests for meetings, based on the assessed importance and urgency of the matter. Coordinate with and sensitizes/advises the manager regarding engagements. Compile realistic schedules of appointments. Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager. Ensure the safe keeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies. Scrutinize routine submissions/reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the manager. Obtain inputs, collate and compile reports, e.g Progress reports, monthly reports, management reports. Respond to inquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Draft documents as required. File document manager and the unit where required. Collect, analyze and collate information requested by the manager. Clarify instructions and behalf of the manager. Coordinate travel arrangements. Prioritize issues in the office of the manager. Manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationery and refreshments. Obtain the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advice and monthly salary reports. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information/other documents required for the meetings. Collect and compile all necessary documents for the manager to inform him/her of the contents. Record minutes /decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, follow-up upon progress made. Prepare briefing notes for the manager as required. Collect and coordinate all the documents that relate to the manager’s budget. Assist the manager in determining funding requirements for purposes of MTEF submissions. Keep records of expenditure commitments, expenditure and alert the manager of possible over and under spending. Check and correlate BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Identify the need to move funds between items, consult with the DDG and compile draft memos for this purpose. Compare the MTEF allocations with the requested budget and inform the DDG of changes. Remain up to date with regard to the prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. Remain abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the manager.

Where to send your application

Applicants should quote the relevant reference number and submit through the following email address TMRH.Vacancies@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.

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