Personal Assistant Jobs at the Ministry of Energy in Pretoria, South Africa

Job Title : PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF
SALARY : R 149 742 per annum, Level: 07
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in administration with relevant experience PLUS the following key competencies: Knowledge of Knowledge of Ministry Operations. Broad Knowledge of the Functional areas covered by the executing authority’s portfolio. Knowledge of Public Service Policy and Prescripts. Knowledge of the Energy Sector. Knowledge of how government operates Skills Computer literacy. Sound Organisational Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Telephone etiquette. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends. Good grooming and presentation skills. Ability to analyze information and form conclusions. Ability to think creatively and solve problems. Willingness to work long hours working away from base. Ability to work in a stressful environmentCommunication: Good Verbal and Written CommunicationCreativity: Ability to act with tact and discretion.
DUTIES : KRA’s: Act as principal point of contact for the Chief of Staff. Arrange meetings for the Chief of Staff and perform secretariat functions at these meetings. Manage documentation and information flow between the Chief of Staff and officials in the Department. Follow-up on decisions/agreements/commitments of the Chief of Staff. Attend to the drafting, filing, faxing and photocopying of documents as requested by the Chief of Staff and Assist with stakeholder liaison. Making travel and accommodation arrangements.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Radebe  012 444 4363

APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, Department of Energy, Private Bag X19 Pretoria, and 0001or hand delivered to Trevenna Building, Corner Mentjies and Schoeman Street. Sunnyside
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Rabodiba/ Mr P Ndlovu
CLOSING DATE : 04 May 2012
NOTE : Applications must be on a fully completed Z83 forms, signed and dated accompanied by a Comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications as well as ID. References should include present and former supervisors as well as their telephone, fax and e-mail addresses. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. All non SA citizens must attach a certified proof of permanent residence in South Africa. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Applicants are advised not to send their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non collection of these applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and proof must be attached thereof. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All applications must be sent to the address provided above, and not to the specific region(s). The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement within three (3) months of appointment. Should you not be contacted after 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.