South African National Parks is hiring a Personal Assistant

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

Closing Date

• 04 March 2025