Personal Assistant – Sport Development

About the role

The Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation is seeking a Personal Assistant for its Sport Development Directorate. Based at the Johannesburg Head Office, the role provides senior‑management support and contributes to the efficient operation of sport development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and reception support to the directorate manager.
• Manage administrative tasks, including diary management and correspondence.
• Maintain leave and telephone records.
• Process travel, subsistence claims and invoices.
• Take basic meeting minutes and draft routine reports.
• File and distribute documents, and prepare meeting materials.
• Order stationery, refreshments and other office supplies.

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
• Three‑year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6/7 in Secretariat Studies or a related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience supporting senior management.
• Good computer literacy and strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent organisational, people and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Advantageous: project management skills, knowledge of government policies and procedures, basic financial administration knowledge.

What we offer

• Permanent government employment.
• Salary of R338,106 per annum plus benefits.
• Experience supporting senior management within a public‑sector environment.
• Exposure to government administration and sport development processes.
• Opportunities for public‑sector career development.