Personal Assistant: Operational Support Services (Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Personal Assistant: Operational Support Services (Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 – R398,277 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: AGR 42/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager, Render administrative support services, Provide support to the manager regarding meetings, Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget, Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification, at least 3 years’ experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services to management/senior management.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedure
• Basic financial administration
• Ability to run and maintain a record management system
• Procurement of goods and services
• Ability to properly record minutes and decisions at meetings
• Advance knowledge of relevant software packages
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Communication skills (written and verbal), Report writing (submissions and letters), Planning and Organising, Research and analytical skills.