PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: SAAFHQUNIT/01/42/25/A1

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE : SAAF Headquarters Unit, Dequar Road, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Secretarial Diploma or Diploma in Management Assistant with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Special requirements (skills needed): Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people from different backgrounds.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel. Professional attitude and appearance. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Good etiquette, sound organizational skills, high level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion. Candidate must be willing to work overtime at times.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to perform the following core functions: Provide secretarial/reception support service and clerical support to the Director, e.g., receive telephone calls, perform advanced typing work, and record the engagements. Renders administrative support services, eg, coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Supports the Director with the administrative tasks of the manager’s budget.

Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents, and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Continuously remains up to date with the policies and procedures applicable to the work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Remains abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.

ENQUIRIES : Lt Col J. Songca Tel No: (012) 312 2343

APPLICATIONS : South African Air Force, Dequar Road, Private Bag X199, Pretoria, 0001, or may be hand delivered at 07 Dequar Road, CBD, Pretoria, or emailed to saafunithr@dod.mil.za

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.