personal assistant (pa) to the chief financial officer (cfo), Ref No. PWI 26/08

Apply for personal assistant (pa) to the chief financial officer (cfo) at department of department of public works and infrastructure. Closing date 2026-04-17.

Job Summary

Department: department of public works and infrastructure

Directorate: office of the cfo

Province: free state

Reference: PWI 26/08

Closing Date: 2026-04-17

Salary: R325,101

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 7

Centre: Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

National Diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in Administration or Secretarial Studies

Experience Required

2 years in Executive Administrative Support

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Executive Secretarial Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
  • Cabinet Memoranda Handling
  • Confidentiality and Ethics
  • Budget Monitoring
  • Document Archiving
  • Travel Coordination
  • Research and Information Synthesis

Requirements

  • 2 years' experience in a secretarial or administrative related environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in document management and executive support

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Manage the CFO's professional engagements and calendar to optimize service delivery and time management
  • Facilitate the efficient flow of information and high-stakes documentation to and from the CFO's office
  • Draft, compile, and distribute confidential documents, cabinet memoranda, and general correspondence
  • Implement and maintain sophisticated filing and record-keeping systems in compliance with Archive Legislation
  • Conduct preliminary research and data gathering to support the CFO's decision-making processes
  • Coordinate complex travel and accommodation arrangements for the Chief Financial Officer
  • Assist in compiling and monitoring the departmental office budget to ensure effective resource utilization
  • Supervise subordinate administrative staff, managing their performance and identifying development needs
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external enquiries directed to the CFO

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R325101.per annum (Level 07) (A basic salary)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms MS Tlali - Chief Financial Officer: Public Works and Infrastructure - (Tel No: 051 492 1746) CLOSING DATE: 17 April 2026 144

Reference No:

PWI 26/08

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: PWI 26/08
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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