DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION: PERSONAL ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION: PERSONAL ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref
no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application
may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources
Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic
Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside,
Pretoria.

CLOSING DATE : 13 May 2026

NOTE : The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form,
obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the
internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received
that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies
of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to
be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the
interview date.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake
two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection
panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment.
The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed
before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is
available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the
full details can be sourced by the following
link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.

No
appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of
the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background
verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the
selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security
vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be
limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3
months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. The dtic reserves the right not to fill any
advertised position(s). The dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will
be given preference.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 14/70 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: ODG-018
Overview: To provide a secretarial and administrative function to the ChiefDirector and facilitate the smooth administrative operation within the Chief
Directorate: Chief Risk Officer.

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (Commencing salary)
CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate with a Secretarial Certificate or Diploma. 1-2 years’
Experience in a Secretarial or Office Management Environment. Key
Requirements: Experience performing advanced typing, minute-taking and
record-keeping. Experience managing diaries, scheduling appointments and
coordinating meetings. Experience drafting routine correspondence, briefings
and reports. Experience in managing travel arrangements, accommodation
and claims processing. Experience handling procurement of office
requirements and monitoring office expenditure. Experience providing highlevel reception and telephone management with discretion. Ability to collate
and scrutinise submissions and prepare briefing notes and agendas. Good
organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

DUTIES : Receive calls, perform advanced typing and operate office equipment; finalise
enquiries and manage telephone discretion. Compile realistic schedules of
appointments and coordinate engagements. Ensure flow and safekeeping of
documents; collate progress, monthly and management reports; draft routine
documents. Prepare meeting packs, record minutes/decisions, follow-up on
actions and prepare briefing notes for the manager. Collect and coordinate
documents related to the manager’s budget; monitor expenditure and assist
with MTEF inputs. Arrange travel, accommodation and meeting logistics;
procure stationery and ensure the office is properly furnished. Maintain filing
systems, manage document safekeeping and retrieve documentation for
audits.

ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pitse Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103 / V
Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608
NOTE : In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African
Males, Coloured Females, Coloured Males, Indian Females, Indian Males and
White Males