Personal Assistant (X2 Posts)

Reference number: DOT 178/2026; DOT 179/2026

Salary: R338 106 per annum (level 07)

Centre: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg: Personal Assistant (to the Director: Empowerment Programmes); Ladysmith Region: Personal Assistant (to the Chief Director: Ladysmith Region)

A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification related to secretarial; plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior
management.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures.
Basic knowledge of financial administration.
Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
Good telephone etiquette.
Computer Literacy.
Sound organizational skills.
Good management skills.
High level of reliability.
Written communication skills.
Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations.
Good grooming and presentation skills.
Self-management and motivation skills.
Able to work under pressure.

Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director/Chief Director.
Render administrative support services.
Provide support to the Director/ Chief Director regarding meetings.
Support the Director/Chief Director with the administration of the budget.
Study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the
application thereof is understood properly.
Proofread and analyse submissions/ documents and advise the Director/Chief Director accordingly.

Ms T Nkosi (Ladysmith) Tel No: (036) 638 4400
Ms VL Mdletshe (PMB) Tel No: (033) 355 8707

Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.