Personal Assistant

About

Description

The Executive Mayor's Office is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide administrative and logistical support. Key duties include managing the Mayor’s diary, handling high-level correspondence, and assisting with meetings. A Matric/Grade 12, NQF level 6 Secretarial qualification, and 3 years of senior secretarial experience are required.

Responsibilities

• The primary function of this role is to assist the Executive Mayor in administrative activities, including meeting preparation, minute-taking, and decision implementation
• The role involves managing high-level correspondence and ensuring timely responses from the Mayor and Office Manager
• Key performance areas include project administration, efficient diary management, maintaining correspondence, logistical planning, and event management
• The role requires basic knowledge of local government, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, teamwork, accountability, and ability to work under pressure
• Core competencies include computer literacy, problem-solving, time management, attention to detail, confidentiality, planning, organizing, verbal and communication skills, initiative, professionalism, and sound judgement

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 NQF level 6 Secretarial/Administration Diploma 3 years of senior-level secretarial experience

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