Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
POST 43/136 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE REGIONAL MANAGER REF NO: 2025/173
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Mthatha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06) in Management Assistant, Secretariat, Office management or equivalent. Relevant years of experience in customer relations and client liaison, in addition, applicants must have the knowledge of budgeting processes and how to apply them. Driver’s licence is compulsory. The ability to liaise at Senior Management level and ability to work and cope under intense pressure are important prerequisites. Maintain confidentiality and be able to work independently, with minimum
supervision. Advanced report formatting and document compilation skills & ability to multitask. Advanced computer literacy in MS office packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Advanced knowledge of Government policies, administrative procedures, document control, meeting protocols and office governance. Knowledge of Government Procurement processes will be an advantage.
DUTIES : Manage the traffic in the office of the Regional Manager, efficient and effective Human Resources, Financial administrative support, Perform the duties of Regional Manager User Clerk in the office of incoming and outgoing post, Maintain a filing registry in the office of the Regional Manager , Provisioning of stationery and supplies, Maintaining an electronic post register for management of the Regional Manager’s diary, Schedule meetings and telephone management, Make official travel arrangements for the Regional Manager, Assist with the preparation and development of Regional Managers’ presentations, reports and minutes of meetings, Arrange official functions for
the office of the Regional Manager, Assist in the identification and development of training material for the Regional Manager and organise training facilities, Responsible for procurement processes within the office of the Regional Manager and manage the petty cash, Assist in the development of the MTEF budget of the Regional Manager and develop and maintain a monthly commitment register, Ensure the security profile and classification of documentation reports and information related to the office.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N Hlengwa Tel No: (047) 502 7010
APPLICATIONS : Mthatha Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X5007, Mthatha, 5009. Alternatively, hand deliver to Prd II Building 5th floor, Sutherland Street, Mthatha or email to: RecruitMTH25-06@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. N Mzalisi Tel No: (047) 502 7005
NOTE : Practical exercise/ assessment will form part of the selection process.
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025 time at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.