Personal Assistant: Agricultural Producer Support and Development (Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Personal Assistant: Agricultural Producer Support and Development (Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to 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 64/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Director, Render administrative support services, Provide support to the Chief Director regarding meetings, Support the Chief Director with the administration of the 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 procedures
• Office Administration
• Database Management
• Information and Records Management
• Procurement processes
• Financial administration
• Functioning
• Systems and processes of government
• Skills in the following
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proven computer literacy
• Client liaison and networking
• Report writing
• Research
• Problem solving
• Good telephone etiquette
• High-level of reliability
• Ability to communicate well with people at different
• Ability to act with tact and discretion
• Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations
• Good grooming and presentation
• Self-management and motivation