Department of Social Development is Hiring Three(3) Personal Assistants Earning R338 106 Per Annum

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Qualifications Required for the Department of Social Development Personal Assistants Positions

Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management/Management Assistant/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management. A minimum of 3 years secretariat experience in rendering support services to senior management. Knowledge: Knowledge on the relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures, Basic knowledge on financial administration. Skills: Language, Good telephone etiquette, Computer literacy, Sound organizational behaviour, Communication (verbal & written),
Numeracy.

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Duties

Provide secretarial/ receptionist support service to the Senior Management; Provide administrative support services; Provide support to the Senior Management regarding meetings; Support the Senior Manager with the administration of the budget; Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents.

About The Department of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development, in line with the Ministerial Handbook, is charged with rendering professional administrative and support services to the Executing Authority. Which services include: 

• Policy and strategic advice to the Executive Authority,
• Stakeholder management and mobilization,
• International liaison and coordination, with an emphasis on Africa and the developing world,
• Drafting, editing and coordinating Minister’s policy statements and speeches,
• Coordinating and processing Cabinet, Parliamentary and MINMEC processes in liaison with the Offices of the Deputy Minister and Director General,
• Administration and management of private office.

HOW TO APPLY

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za
(STHESHA WAYA WAYA).

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