Personal Assistant at Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)

Personal Assistant at Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Salary: R524 540.58 per annum plus benefits
Please note: This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2030
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority seeks to appoint a competent,
suitably qualified, and experienced Personal Assistant to the Chief Operations Officer. The
successful candidate will be based in the PSETA Offices in Hillcrest, Pretoria.

Job profile:
To provide strategic administrative and executive support to the Chief Operating Officer
(COO), including coordinating operational activities, managing high-level stakeholder
engagement, consolidating reports, and ensuring the effective functioning of the COO’s office.

Duties and responsibilities:

Organises, co-ordinates and takes minutes for internal as well as external meetings,
workshops and conferences for the COO and produces comprehensive reports and
follow-up on resolutions.

Manages the COO’s diary and travel arrangements.

Assists in all administrative matters to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the
COO’s office.

Conducts research for the COO as and when required.

Consolidation of monthly and quarterly reports

Support procurement processes through coordination and documentation in line with
organisational policies.

Types correspondence and composes routine letters, reports, and other confidential
documentation.

Maintain effective document management and record-keeping systems.

Order stationery and consumables.

Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external)
towards rendering the highest quality of services.

Serve as a key liaison between the Office of the COO and internal and external
stakeholders

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Answers to the general information requested by personnel where possible.

Exercises initiatives to enhance the administration of the office of the COO.

Ensure the efficient administration of the COO’s office and proactively identify process
improvements

In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.

Requirements:

A minimum certificate in Office or Business Administration or related fields (NQF 5).

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant or in
an administrative role.

Valid Driver’s Licence (Code B).

Proficiency in MS Office

Report writing and consolidation

Stakeholder management at executive level

Confidentiality and discretion

Understanding of public sector governance (advantageous)

Time Management

Teamwork

Interpersonal Relations and Skills

Decision Making

Creativity/Innovation

Conflict Management

Adaptability/Flexibility
If you meet the above requirements, please submit a detailed CV, certified copies of
educational qualifications and motivation to the Human Capital Management Department
via e-mail to recruitment@pseta.org.za.

Please note: Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Enquiries: Ms Phuti Phosa – Call: 012 423 5700

Designated groups are encouraged to apply (Youth, Women and People with disabilities)

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PSETA is a listed public entity, and all appointments are in line with employment equity
legislation and practices. If you have not heard from us within two months after the closing
date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. PSETA reserves the right not to
make an appointment.

Please note that this is an employment equity position. All applicants are considered;
however, preference will be given to people living with disabilities and designated
groups.

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