Executive Secretary

About

Description

The City of Johannesburg seeks an Executive Secretary to provide administrative support to the Director's Office. This role involves managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12/NQF level 5 qualification in Secretarial Studies, 3-5 years’ experience, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• The role involves administrative support functions, scheduling, and planning events, maintaining the Office of the Secretary to Council's correspondence and recordkeeping system, and performing tasks related to administration, secretarial support, and reception
• Key competencies include stress management, time management, high confidentiality, organizational skills, teamwork, and accountability
• Core competencies include professionalism, sound judgement, independent work, multi-skilling, and a focus on quality

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF level 5 in Secretarial, Office Administration, or Public Relations 3-5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant Proficiency in MS Office

Application instructions:

• “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” Please take note that only online applications will be considered.