A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

**Employment Type:**
Permanent

**Reference No:**
RHS105/2026

**Location:**
Office of the Chief Director

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 per annum – R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

8/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

– PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/24 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

**Note:** No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Computer literacy, with knowledge in the MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and AI Applications. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (including telephone and email etiquette). High-level reliability and ability to function in a team and or independently. Ability to analyse information and draft reports. Self- Management and motivation, including good grooming and presentation. Sound organisational skills. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ability or experience to effectively manage the diary and related support functions remotely when required.

ENQUIRIES

Ms A Loliwe tel. no. (044) 695-0047

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)PROVIDE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL SUPPORT IN-PERSON OR REMOTELY TO THE CHIEF DIRECTOR (I.E DIARY MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT). RENDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE CHIEF DIRECTOR, INCLUDING PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES. SUPPORT THE CHIEF DIRECTOR WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDGET IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DIRECTOR. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CHIEF DIRECTOR REGARDING MEETINGS, INCLUDING MINUTE TAKING AND PRESENTATIONS. SUPPORT THE CHIEF DIRECTOR WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALL PEOPLE MANAGEMENT/HUMAN RESOURCE ASPECTS. RENDER AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE TO STAFF WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DIRECTOR. STUDIES THE RELEVANT PUBLIC SERVICE AND DEPARTMENTAL PRESCRIPTS/ POLICIES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION THEREOF IS UNDERSTOOD PROPERLY.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)Provide executive secretarial support in-person or remotely to the Chief Director (i.e diary management, administrative support and records management). Render Administrative support services to the Chief Director, including procurement of goods and services. Support the Chief Director with the Administration of the budget in the office of the Chief Director. Provide support to the Chief Director regarding meetings, including minute taking and presentations. Support the Chief Director with the administration of all People Management/Human Resource aspects. Render an administrative service to staff within the office of the Chief Director. Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid SA driver’s licence (Code B/EB).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 (a certificate of completion should be provided). Qualification on a higher level may also be accepted on condition that the subjects of the qualification align to the functions of the job.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates may be requested to undertake a practical and/or a competency test.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

**It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:**
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.