PERSONAL ASSISTANT (INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/345
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Secretarial, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Office Support, Management Assistant or related as recognised by SAQA. In addition, the incumbent must have: Relevant years of experience in office administration, as a clerk, assistant officer or administrative assistant. A valid driver's license. An understanding of policies and procedures, governance/secretarial protocol generally, document management and archiving, planning, organising, and coordinating. Good computer skills, report writing, time management, and minute-taking skills should be the strengths of those aspiring for this appointment. A good understanding of financial matters. Skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and Microsoft Office. Organisational, budgeting, financial management, time management, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, technical proficiency, and leadership skills.

Duties

The Personal Assistant will prioritise and schedule appointments, meetings and conferences and alert to appointments. In addition, the incumbent will: Act as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls. Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments. Manage access control to the manager/executive. Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation. Organising events and conferences. Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines. Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence. Managing databases and filing systems. Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems. Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients. Collating and filing expenses. Conducting research and write reports on behalf of the manager. Skills: Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities. Strong communication skills (including advanced report writing and presentation skills) and interpersonal skills. Research skills. Proven planning and organising skills, with proficiency in research and financial analysis. Personal Attributes: The incumbent must be efficient, discrete, flexible, self-motivated, organised, proactive and a good communicator. Advanced-level skills in Word for Windows and Microsoft PowerPoint. And at least an intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel. An added advantage will be proficiency in report writing and management of sensitive and high-profile stakeholders.

Where to send your application

for the position of Personal Assistant must be emailed to: Recruitment26-77@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. N Tukela at (082) 957 4526

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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