PERMANENT PERSONAL ASSISTANT VACANCY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

PERMANENT PERSONAL ASSISTANT VACANCY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

The Department of Defence invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Personal Assistant Vacancy. The closing date for applications is the 29th November 2024

POST 41/15: PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: DFSC/02/41/03

• Salary: R308 154 per annum (Level 07)
• Centre: Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 (NQF L4) or equivalent with Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• The successful candidate must be available to travel locally and globally with the Commission in executing his/her functions, a directed by the Commission.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in rendering administrative support to a senior manager, including specific experience in assisting with the compiling of agendas and taking minutes during strategic meetings.
• Special Requirement (skills needed): Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds;
• Computer skills; Telephone etiquette; Interpersonal skills; Conceptual thinking and problem solving skills; Planning Skills; Sound organising skills; Analytical thinking;
• Ability to analyse documents; Good interpersonal relationships; Good presentation skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial administration and regulatory framework.
• Excellent telephone etiquette. Possession of valid driver’s license is recommended.

DUTIES:

A successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties:

• Provide administrative and Secretarial support services to the Commission.
• Analyse the relevant regulatory prescripts/policies and advise the Commission accordingly in terms of their applicability for effective and efficient support to the Commission.
• Analyse and scrutinise documents to determine actions required before the meetings.
• Coordinates the procurement of goods and items for the activities of the Commission.
• Coordinates logistical arrangements for the meetings of the Commission.
• Coordinates the travel and accommodation arrangements for Commissioners during meetings and visits.
• Ensure configuration control of the Defence Force Service Commission Agendas, Minutes, Decision Register and related Instructions.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable here and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.

Applications should be submitted at:

Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC), Private Bag X52, Pretoria, 0001 or may be hand delivered to DFSC Offices, Leerdam Building, SAMHS Head Office, Kasteel Park, at the corner of Nossob and Jochemus street, Erasmuskloof, or may be hand delivered to DFSC Offices, Leerdam Building, SAMHS Head Office, Kasteel Park, at the corner of Nossob and Jochemus street, Erasmuskloof, or emailed to DFSC@dod.mil.za / dfscza@gmail.com

DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

ENQUIRIES: Mr M.M.P Motsepe Tel No: (012) 367 9340/060975 4594.

CLOSING DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2024