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Position Overview

A Free State Government Department is recruiting 1 Personal Assistant within the Executive Support Section at their Head Office in Bloemfontein. This is a skilled permanent opportunity designed for experienced secretarial and office management professionals ready to provide high-level executive support to senior management.


The role offers a salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum at Salary Level 7 — making it a stable and rewarding opportunity for candidates seeking long-term employment in the South African public service sector.

1

Position Overview

A Free State Government Department is recruiting 1 Personal Assistant within the Executive Support Section at their Head Office in Bloemfontein. This is a skilled permanent opportunity designed for experienced secretarial and office management professionals ready to provide high-level executive support to senior management.


The role offers a salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum at Salary Level 7 — making it a stable and rewarding opportunity for candidates seeking long-term employment in the South African public service sector.

1

Position Overview

A Free State Government Department is recruiting 1 Personal Assistant within the Executive Support Section at their Head Office in Bloemfontein. This is a skilled permanent opportunity designed for experienced secretarial and office management professionals ready to provide high-level executive support to senior management.


The role offers a salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum at Salary Level 7 — making it a stable and rewarding opportunity for candidates seeking long-term employment in the South African public service sector.

1

Position Overview

A Free State Government Department is recruiting 1 Personal Assistant within the Executive Support Section at their Head Office in Bloemfontein. This is a skilled permanent opportunity designed for experienced secretarial and office management professionals ready to provide high-level executive support to senior management.


The role offers a salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum at Salary Level 7 — making it a stable and rewarding opportunity for candidates seeking long-term employment in the South African public service sector.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric)

  • Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 — SAQA recognised

  • Minimum 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management

  • Computer literacy — advanced typing and office software proficiency

  • Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills

  • High level of reliability, tact and discretion

  • Good grooming, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Strong self-management and motivation


Advantageous:

  • Experience in a government or public sector secretarial environment

  • Knowledge of BAS financial reporting systems

  • Familiarity with MTEF budget processes and government prescripts


NB: NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is a strict requirement — candidates without this will not be shortlisted. Ensure your CV clearly details all secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric)

  • Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 — SAQA recognised

  • Minimum 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management

  • Computer literacy — advanced typing and office software proficiency

  • Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills

  • High level of reliability, tact and discretion

  • Good grooming, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Strong self-management and motivation


Advantageous:

  • Experience in a government or public sector secretarial environment

  • Knowledge of BAS financial reporting systems

  • Familiarity with MTEF budget processes and government prescripts


NB: NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is a strict requirement — candidates without this will not be shortlisted. Ensure your CV clearly details all secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric)

  • Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 — SAQA recognised

  • Minimum 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management

  • Computer literacy — advanced typing and office software proficiency

  • Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills

  • High level of reliability, tact and discretion

  • Good grooming, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Strong self-management and motivation


Advantageous:

  • Experience in a government or public sector secretarial environment

  • Knowledge of BAS financial reporting systems

  • Familiarity with MTEF budget processes and government prescripts


NB: NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is a strict requirement — candidates without this will not be shortlisted. Ensure your CV clearly details all secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Senior Certificate (Matric)

  • Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 — SAQA recognised

  • Minimum 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management

  • Computer literacy — advanced typing and office software proficiency

  • Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills

  • High level of reliability, tact and discretion

  • Good grooming, presentation and interpersonal skills

  • Strong self-management and motivation


Advantageous:

  • Experience in a government or public sector secretarial environment

  • Knowledge of BAS financial reporting systems

  • Familiarity with MTEF budget processes and government prescripts


NB: NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is a strict requirement — candidates without this will not be shortlisted. Ensure your CV clearly details all secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

3

Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:


Executive & Diary Management:

  • Receiving and screening telephone calls — forwarding or finalising enquiries with discretion

  • Recording and managing the Executive Manager's engagements and appointments

  • Compiling realistic schedules and coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings

  • Utilising discretion to accept, decline or refer meeting requests based on urgency and importance


Documentation & Reporting:

  • Performing advanced typing and drafting documents as required

  • Obtaining inputs, collating and compiling progress, monthly and management reports

  • Scrutinising routine submissions and reports — making notes and recommendations for the Manager

  • Ensuring effective flow of information and safekeeping of documentation in line with legislation


Budget & Financial Support:

  • Collecting and coordinating all documents related to the Manager's budget

  • Checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure correct expenditure allocation

  • Comparing MTEF allocations with requested budgets and informing the Manager of changes


General Administrative Support:

  • Ensuring travel arrangements are well coordinated

  • Recording minutes and decisions — communicating to relevant role-players and following up on progress

  • Preparing briefing notes and ensuring the Manager is informed on meeting contents

  • Ensuring office equipment is maintained and in good working order


NB: The successful candidate must remain up to date with all prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to the office of the Manager — continuous self-development is expected in this role.

3

Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:


Executive & Diary Management:

  • Receiving and screening telephone calls — forwarding or finalising enquiries with discretion

  • Recording and managing the Executive Manager's engagements and appointments

  • Compiling realistic schedules and coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings

  • Utilising discretion to accept, decline or refer meeting requests based on urgency and importance


Documentation & Reporting:

  • Performing advanced typing and drafting documents as required

  • Obtaining inputs, collating and compiling progress, monthly and management reports

  • Scrutinising routine submissions and reports — making notes and recommendations for the Manager

  • Ensuring effective flow of information and safekeeping of documentation in line with legislation


Budget & Financial Support:

  • Collecting and coordinating all documents related to the Manager's budget

  • Checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure correct expenditure allocation

  • Comparing MTEF allocations with requested budgets and informing the Manager of changes


General Administrative Support:

  • Ensuring travel arrangements are well coordinated

  • Recording minutes and decisions — communicating to relevant role-players and following up on progress

  • Preparing briefing notes and ensuring the Manager is informed on meeting contents

  • Ensuring office equipment is maintained and in good working order


NB: The successful candidate must remain up to date with all prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to the office of the Manager — continuous self-development is expected in this role.

3

Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:


Executive & Diary Management:

  • Receiving and screening telephone calls — forwarding or finalising enquiries with discretion

  • Recording and managing the Executive Manager's engagements and appointments

  • Compiling realistic schedules and coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings

  • Utilising discretion to accept, decline or refer meeting requests based on urgency and importance


Documentation & Reporting:

  • Performing advanced typing and drafting documents as required

  • Obtaining inputs, collating and compiling progress, monthly and management reports

  • Scrutinising routine submissions and reports — making notes and recommendations for the Manager

  • Ensuring effective flow of information and safekeeping of documentation in line with legislation


Budget & Financial Support:

  • Collecting and coordinating all documents related to the Manager's budget

  • Checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure correct expenditure allocation

  • Comparing MTEF allocations with requested budgets and informing the Manager of changes


General Administrative Support:

  • Ensuring travel arrangements are well coordinated

  • Recording minutes and decisions — communicating to relevant role-players and following up on progress

  • Preparing briefing notes and ensuring the Manager is informed on meeting contents

  • Ensuring office equipment is maintained and in good working order


NB: The successful candidate must remain up to date with all prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to the office of the Manager — continuous self-development is expected in this role.

3

Key Responsibilities

Applicants will be responsible for:


Executive & Diary Management:

  • Receiving and screening telephone calls — forwarding or finalising enquiries with discretion

  • Recording and managing the Executive Manager's engagements and appointments

  • Compiling realistic schedules and coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings

  • Utilising discretion to accept, decline or refer meeting requests based on urgency and importance


Documentation & Reporting:

  • Performing advanced typing and drafting documents as required

  • Obtaining inputs, collating and compiling progress, monthly and management reports

  • Scrutinising routine submissions and reports — making notes and recommendations for the Manager

  • Ensuring effective flow of information and safekeeping of documentation in line with legislation


Budget & Financial Support:

  • Collecting and coordinating all documents related to the Manager's budget

  • Checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure correct expenditure allocation

  • Comparing MTEF allocations with requested budgets and informing the Manager of changes


General Administrative Support:

  • Ensuring travel arrangements are well coordinated

  • Recording minutes and decisions — communicating to relevant role-players and following up on progress

  • Preparing briefing notes and ensuring the Manager is informed on meeting contents

  • Ensuring office equipment is maintained and in good working order


NB: The successful candidate must remain up to date with all prescripts, policies and procedures applicable to the office of the Manager — continuous self-development is expected in this role.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment at Salary Level 7

  • Salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum with government benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive-level government operations and decision-making

  • Career growth within the Free State Government Department's administrative structures

  • A stable, professional and structured government work environment in Bloemfontein


Tip: A Personal Assistant role at Salary Level 7 in government is one of the most respected and well-compensated administrative positions in the public service — strong performance here can lead to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager and Assistant Director roles within the broader government department!

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment at Salary Level 7

  • Salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum with government benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive-level government operations and decision-making

  • Career growth within the Free State Government Department's administrative structures

  • A stable, professional and structured government work environment in Bloemfontein


Tip: A Personal Assistant role at Salary Level 7 in government is one of the most respected and well-compensated administrative positions in the public service — strong performance here can lead to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager and Assistant Director roles within the broader government department!

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment at Salary Level 7

  • Salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum with government benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive-level government operations and decision-making

  • Career growth within the Free State Government Department's administrative structures

  • A stable, professional and structured government work environment in Bloemfontein


Tip: A Personal Assistant role at Salary Level 7 in government is one of the most respected and well-compensated administrative positions in the public service — strong performance here can lead to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager and Assistant Director roles within the broader government department!

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Permanent government employment at Salary Level 7

  • Salary of R338 106 – R398 277 per annum with government benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive-level government operations and decision-making

  • Career growth within the Free State Government Department's administrative structures

  • A stable, professional and structured government work environment in Bloemfontein


Tip: A Personal Assistant role at Salary Level 7 in government is one of the most respected and well-compensated administrative positions in the public service — strong performance here can lead to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager and Assistant Director roles within the broader government department!

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal

  • Use Reference Number: H/P/20/2026

  • Submit your CV and all certified supporting documents

  • Ensure your CV clearly includes full work history, secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page



Tip: Closing date is 05 June 2026 — apply early and ensure your NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is clearly listed in your CV. Missing qualification details may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal

  • Use Reference Number: H/P/20/2026

  • Submit your CV and all certified supporting documents

  • Ensure your CV clearly includes full work history, secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page



Tip: Closing date is 05 June 2026 — apply early and ensure your NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is clearly listed in your CV. Missing qualification details may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal

  • Use Reference Number: H/P/20/2026

  • Submit your CV and all certified supporting documents

  • Ensure your CV clearly includes full work history, secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page



Tip: Closing date is 05 June 2026 — apply early and ensure your NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is clearly listed in your CV. Missing qualification details may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply:

  • Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal

  • Use Reference Number: H/P/20/2026

  • Submit your CV and all certified supporting documents

  • Ensure your CV clearly includes full work history, secretarial duties, employer names and duration of experience

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official application page



Tip: Closing date is 05 June 2026 — apply early and ensure your NQF Level 6 Secretarial or Office Management qualification is clearly listed in your CV. Missing qualification details may lead to automatic disqualification.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Senior Certificate and a Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA are required. Computer literacy and advanced typing skills are also essential for this position.

Who can apply?

This is an external advertisement open to all qualified candidates. There are no specific residency restrictions — however candidates must meet the NQF Level 6 secretarial qualification and 3-year senior management support experience requirements to be considered.

Is experience required?

Yes — a minimum of 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management is a strict requirement. Candidates without this level of experience will not be shortlisted for the position.

When and how do I apply?

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal using Reference Number: H/P/20/2026 or through spanisam.co.za. For enquiries contact Mr TM Moremi at 051 408 1000. Ensure all documents are certified and your CV reflects full work history.

What career growth is available?

Government departments offer structured salary progressions and career advancement opportunities. A Personal Assistant at Level 7 can advance to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Assistant Director and Deputy Director roles — building a well-structured and financially rewarding long-term career in the South African public service.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Senior Certificate and a Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA are required. Computer literacy and advanced typing skills are also essential for this position.

Who can apply?

This is an external advertisement open to all qualified candidates. There are no specific residency restrictions — however candidates must meet the NQF Level 6 secretarial qualification and 3-year senior management support experience requirements to be considered.

Is experience required?

Yes — a minimum of 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management is a strict requirement. Candidates without this level of experience will not be shortlisted for the position.

When and how do I apply?

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal using Reference Number: H/P/20/2026 or through spanisam.co.za. For enquiries contact Mr TM Moremi at 051 408 1000. Ensure all documents are certified and your CV reflects full work history.

What career growth is available?

Government departments offer structured salary progressions and career advancement opportunities. A Personal Assistant at Level 7 can advance to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Assistant Director and Deputy Director roles — building a well-structured and financially rewarding long-term career in the South African public service.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Senior Certificate and a Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA are required. Computer literacy and advanced typing skills are also essential for this position.

Who can apply?

This is an external advertisement open to all qualified candidates. There are no specific residency restrictions — however candidates must meet the NQF Level 6 secretarial qualification and 3-year senior management support experience requirements to be considered.

Is experience required?

Yes — a minimum of 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management is a strict requirement. Candidates without this level of experience will not be shortlisted for the position.

When and how do I apply?

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal using Reference Number: H/P/20/2026 or through spanisam.co.za. For enquiries contact Mr TM Moremi at 051 408 1000. Ensure all documents are certified and your CV reflects full work history.

What career growth is available?

Government departments offer structured salary progressions and career advancement opportunities. A Personal Assistant at Level 7 can advance to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Assistant Director and Deputy Director roles — building a well-structured and financially rewarding long-term career in the South African public service.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Senior Certificate and a Secretarial Diploma or Office Management qualification at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA are required. Computer literacy and advanced typing skills are also essential for this position.

Who can apply?

This is an external advertisement open to all qualified candidates. There are no specific residency restrictions — however candidates must meet the NQF Level 6 secretarial qualification and 3-year senior management support experience requirements to be considered.

Is experience required?

Yes — a minimum of 3 years experience rendering secretarial support to senior management is a strict requirement. Candidates without this level of experience will not be shortlisted for the position.

When and how do I apply?

The closing date is 05 June 2026. Apply via the official Free State Government recruitment portal using Reference Number: H/P/20/2026 or through spanisam.co.za. For enquiries contact Mr TM Moremi at 051 408 1000. Ensure all documents are certified and your CV reflects full work history.

What career growth is available?

Government departments offer structured salary progressions and career advancement opportunities. A Personal Assistant at Level 7 can advance to Senior Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Assistant Director and Deputy Director roles — building a well-structured and financially rewarding long-term career in the South African public service.


7

Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify details via the official Free State Government recruitment portal.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify details via the official Free State Government recruitment portal.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify details via the official Free State Government recruitment portal.

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Disclaimer

Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify details via the official Free State Government recruitment portal.

Spanisam is 100% free for job seekers, and no fees are allowed at any stage of the application process.

Any request for payment should be reported to us immediately.

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