The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications: The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za

For Attention: Ms L Mphahlele

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

NOTE: Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance up to the level of “Top Secret”. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and include only TWO (2) documents. A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’ s licence where necessary, to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. All shortlisted candidates for all posts will be subjected to a technical/practical exercise and integrity assessment. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged by auto response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks on criminal record, citizen verification, financial records, qualification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates and pre-employment screening to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.

POST 07/90: Personal Assistant (Ref No: PA/PRES/2026)

Salary: R325 101 per annum (level 7)

Centre: Pretoria

Requirements: A Senior Certificate plus a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior management.

Candidate must have the following competencies: Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Good telephone etiquette. Communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Knowledge management. Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Knowledge management: Public Service Regulatory Framework. Policy formulation process within Government. Public Finance Management Act. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership technique. Monitoring and evaluation method, tools and techniques. Knowledge of assessment and reviews techniques. Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process. Financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP). Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures. Candidate must have the following technical skills: Analytical skills. Negotiation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Have excellent telephone etiquette. Project management skills. Good office management skills.

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide personal, secretarial and logistical support to the Office of the Chief Operations Officer. Effectively manage the diary of the Chief Operations Officer. Participate in the compilation of the office budget and MTEF processes. Attend to telephonic and electronic enquiries. Make travel arrangement for the chief Operations Officer, including visas and accommodation. Assist with coordination of special activities such as meetings, interviews, workshops and events. Accompany the Chief Operations Officer on visits (nationally and internationally) as and when required. Execute any other duties as directed by the office.

Enquiries: Mr. K Futhane on 012 300 5995

Note: NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PA/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)