Personal Assistant - Gauteng Department of Education

Duties

• Overall management of the office administration functions
• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Senior Manager. 
• Compile realistic schedules of appointments. 
• Provide administrative support services in the Office of the Senior Manager. 
• Provide support to senior management regarding meetings.
• Record minutes and communicate to relevant role-players.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required.
• Support the manager with the administration of the Office Budget.
• Collect and coordinate all the documents that relate to the Director/Chief Director’s budget.
• Remain up to date with regard to the policies and procedures applicable to senior manager work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Senior Manager.
• Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.

Requirements

• Secretarial  Diploma or equivalent qualification plus  3-5  years experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support service. 
• Knowledge of procurement policy and processes.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Advanced Computer literacy packages such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, MS Word, Group Wise Internet etc.).
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Willingness to occasionally work after hours when needed.

SALARY: R261 372 per annum

CENTRE: Head Office, Johannesburg