Personal Assistant to the Chief Operations Office
Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority - Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing date yi 23 ka July 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- To provide strategic administrative and executive support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), including coordinating operational activities, managing high-level stakeholder engagement, consolidating reports, and ensuring the effective functioning of the COO’s office.
Requirements
- A minimum certificate in Office or Business Administration or related fields (NQF 5).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant or in an administrative role.
- Valid Driver's Licence (Code B).
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Report writing and consolidation
- Stakeholder management at executive level
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Understanding of public sector governance (advantageous)
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Relations and Skills
- Decision Making
- Creativity/Innovation
- Conflict Management
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Responsibilities
- Organises, co-ordinates and takes minutes for internal as well as external meetings, workshops and conferences for the COO and produces comprehensive reports and follow-up on resolutions.
- Manages the COO’s diary and travel arrangements.
- Assists in all administrative matters to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the COO’s office.
- Conducts research for the COO as and when required.
- Consolidation of monthly and quarterly reports.
- Support procurement processes through coordination and documentation in line with organisational policies.
- Types correspondence and composes routine letters, reports, and other confidential documentation.
- Maintain effective document management and record-keeping systems.
- Order stationery and consumables.
- Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services.
- Serve as a key liaison between the Office of the COO and internal and external stakeholders.
- Answers to the general information requested by personnel where possible.
- Exercises initiatives to enhance the administration of the office of the COO.
- Ensure the efficient administration of the COO’s office and proactively identify process improvements.
- In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.
Additional Information
- If you meet the above requirements, please submit a detailed CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and motivation to the Human Capital Management Department via e-mail.
- Designated groups are encouraged to apply (Youth, Women and People with disabilities).
- PSETA is a listed public entity, and all appointments are in line with employment equity legislation and practices.
- If you have not heard from us within two months after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- PSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Please note that this is an employment equity position.
- All applicants are considered; however, preference will be given to people living with disabilities and designated groups.
Remuneration
- R524 540.58 per annum plus benefits
Enquiries
- Ms Phuti Phosa - Call: 012 423 5700
Duration
- This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2030
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For Attention
- Human Capital Management Department
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