PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: DSAC 2025/13

SALARY: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE: Head Office (Polokwane)

REQUIREMENTS:

An undergraduate qualification (level 06) in Office Management / Management Assistant as recognized by SAQA
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant
A valid Driver’s License (except for persons with disabilities)
Knowledge and skills in:
- Word processing, managing files and records
- Obtaining and disseminating information, managing requests/enquiries
- Providing customer and personal services
- Good telephone etiquette
- Computer literacy and sound organizing skills
- Good people skills, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills
- Client liaison and customer care

DUTIES:

Provide secretarial/receptionist support services to the Chief Director
- Handle phone calls, including those for the Chief Financial Officer, and decide to whom calls should be forwarded
- Finalize some enquiries and perform advanced typing tasks
- Operate and ensure office equipment (e.g., fax machines and photocopiers) are in good working order
- Record engagements of the Chief Financial Officer and use discretion to assess the importance and urgency of meetings
- Coordinate and advise the Chief Director regarding engagements and compile realistic schedules of appointments
Render administrative support services:
- Process all invoices related to the Chief Financial Officer’s activities
- Record minutes of meetings where required
- Draft routine correspondences and reports
- File documents for the Chief Financial Officer
- Administer leave registers, telephone accounts, and procure standard items (stationery, refreshments, etc.)
- Collect relevant documents to assist the Chief Financial Officer in preparing for meetings
Ensure that procedures and prescripts related to the office of the Chief Financial Officer are followed:
- Study and remain updated on relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies to ensure efficient support

ENQUIRIES:

Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture – Application Summary

Apply through the E-Recruitment system:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Browse jobs and select the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Assistance available at:
Department of Sport, Arts & Culture,
21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers
Enquiries:
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP, Ms Makaulule MM
Tel: 015 284 4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4144

🗓️ 31 October 2025

Foreign qualifications: Applicants must ensure their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Only shortlisted candidates will need to submit SAQA verification.
Documents to submit (only if shortlisted):
- Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents
- Valid driver’s license (where required)
No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Only applications via the E-Recruitment system will be considered.

Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer — Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Pre-Entry Assessments:
- Practical exercise: All shortlisted candidates must undertake a formal test related to the job’s technical and generic requirements.
- Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment: A second assessment will be conducted for ethical standards.
Security clearance and pre-employment verifications will be required for shortlisted candidates.
Performance agreement: The successful candidate will be required to sign within one month of starting the job and disclose their financial interests according to regulations.

The Department aims to meet clear employment equity targets and promotes representivity through the filling of vacancies.