Purpose

• The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
• Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Requirements

• Appropriate experience in rendering secretarial and/or administrative support services to management or senior management.
• An accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 (a certificate of completion should be provided).
• Qualification on a higher level may also be accepted on condition that the subjects of the qualification align to the functions as per the attached job description.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Skills & Competencies

• Secretarial and Office Management.
• Document, presentation and spreadsheet compilation.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative organisational skills.
• Project Management.
• Presentation and report writing.
• Ability to function in a team.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of society.
• Ability to analyse numbers and read reports.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work after hours.

Responsibilities

• Render a secretarial/office management service to the manager (front office management, typing, filing, excel reports/graphs, drawing up PowerPoint presentations, etc.).
• Provide diary management and meeting support to the manager (arrange meetings & travel arrangements, taking minutes, collation of documents, etc.).
• Provide administrative support to the manager (collate/compile reports, manage leave registers, co-ordinate training, etc.).
• Provide finance and supply chain support to the manager (processing of claims, procurement of standard items, management of petty cash).
• Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget.

Additional Information

• Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
• No payments of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification, verification, criminal records and previous employment.

Note

• A competency test will form part of the interview process.
• The person appointed to this position will be subjected to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.

Ref No

• HO100/2026

Remuneration

• R237 453 - R279 708 per annum plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Enquiries

• Ms R van Heerden, email: ([email protected])

Centre

• Supply Chain Management, Head Office