South African National Parks is hiring a Personal Assistant

South African National Parks is hiring and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Personal Assistant vacancy.

Closing date: 04 March 2025

South African National Parks is hiring a Personal Assistant

The Organisation requires the services of a Personal Assistant to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson in the Communications Department and requires a person who can adhere to high levels of confidentiality. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

Preferably be in possession of a National Diploma in Secretarial or Business Administration.
Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience providing secretarial and PA support to an executive
Have a basic understanding about SANParks and its priorities
Other required skills set are:
Computer literate with proficiency in the use of Microsoft and various online platforms.
Business communication skills.
Understanding of protocol.
Understanding of organisational systems and procedures.
Basic understanding of an organisation’s financial system.
Customer relations management.
Understanding of office etiquette.
Ability to deal with / manage stress.
Ability to work under pressure.
Conflict management skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Administrative and organisational skills.
Time management skills.
Project management skills
Listening skills.
Understanding Conservation, Tourism and Vision 2040 will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage and coordinate the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson’s office, diary, and traveling needs.
Ensure adherence to policy as indicated in policy documents.
Effectively manage expenditure.
Design and implement an effective filing and record keeping system of the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
Manage the flow of information in the division and the office of the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
Ensure proper liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events relating to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
Ensure proper management of assets within the division.
Provide administrative support to projects and the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
Ensure divisional compliance with the records management system.
Compile reports, correspondence, business documents, and minutes.
Attend required meetings of the Head of Communication when so required, and must also keep record of deliberations which, once approved Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson, must be shared with parties that were in attendance.

Salary

R354 947. 02 – R579 755.23 per annum

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Human Capital Management

Email: recruitments@sanparks.org
Postal Address: PO Box 787 PRETORIA 0001

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division, SA National Parks, PO Box 787, PRETORIA, 0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: recruitments@sanparks.org