Personal Assistant to Municipal Manager

About the role

The Municipal Manager’s office is seeking a professional Personal Assistant to provide high‑level administrative support and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Administrative and Professional Assistant to the Municipal Manager.
• Manage the Municipal Manager’s diary and schedule.
• Organise and maintain a proper filing system.
• Plan and arrange departmental meetings, workshops, social events, travel and accommodation.
• Take minutes in meetings and assist with preparation of presentation slides.
• Screen and channel telephone calls, taking messages as required.
• Receive and liaise with external clients and internal staff in a professional manner.
• Order and control stationery for the office and assist with management of leave, stationery and telephone costs.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications and experience.
• Proficient communication in English, Afrikaans and Southern Sotho.
• Trustworthy, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to organise and co‑ordinate events.
• Accuracy in compiling reports and documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with people at all levels and work effectively in a team.