Personal Assistant (x3) Positions for Various Divisions at NPA For Skilled Candidates with Secretarial Diploma
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NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE : 17 June 2025
POST 18/73 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: RECRUIT 2025/357 Office for the Ethics and Accountability
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. General computer literacy. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different background. Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Written communication skills. Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Knowledge of the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector.
DUTIES : Provide secretarial, administration support (including answering telephone and handling of diary to the manager) Typing letters, memorandums and presentations. Operate office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers. Make travel and logistical arrangements for meetings and events. Prepare travel documentation and coordinate bookings. Take minutes during meetings. Develop maintain an accessible and user-friendly filing system. Performing secretarial and other related administration tasks. Ensure effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager. Obtain inputs, collates and compiles reports such as progress reports, Monthly reports and management reports. Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders. Draft documents as required. Manage leave registers and telephone accounts for the unit. Handle the procurement of standard items such as stationery, refreshments etc. for the activities of the manager and the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Karen Van Rensburg Tel No: (012) 845 6144
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2025357@npa.gov.za
POST 18/74 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: RECRUIT 2025/358 National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : DPP: Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. General computer literacy. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different background. Good telephone etiquette and sound organisational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Written communication skills. Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Knowledge of the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector. Basic knowledge of financial administration. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : To render administration services within the legal administration section and to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Provide high quality administrative support to the office of the senior managers and Director of Public Prosecutions. Receive guests and visitors and screening calls. Liaise and communicate with a range of stakeholders in the justice sector. Plan, organize and co-ordinate events, meetings or other arrangements. Provide comprehensive docket management and administrative services to the prosecutorial process in the office. Receive and open all incoming mail, documents and dockets to ensure correct referencing of all correspondences received. Regular check for priority documents and thorough checking for correctness of documents. Ensure appropriate filing system, provide high quality typing service to the unit. Make travel and accommodation arrangements when necessary for Senior Management. Guide and supervise admin staff within the legal section. Manage all HR functions of the DPP and SMS members i.e. prepare and submit assessments and leave to HR. Keep all records. Diary management.
ENQUIRIES : Nobekezela Madikizela Tel No: (047) 501 2684
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2025358@npa.gov.za
POST 18/75 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: RECRUIT 2025/359 Legal Affairs Division
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. General computer literacy. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different background. Good telephone etiquette and above average planning and organizing skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Written communication skills. Ability to conduct legal research. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to identify and handle confidential matters, and to keep confidential matters as such. Good grooming, presentation and professionalism. Knowledge of the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Provide secretarial and administration support in the office of the Special Director of Public Prosecutions. Receiving and screening of telephone calls and referring calls to the correct role players if not meant for the SDPP. Type documents for the office. Operate office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers. Provide clerical support services to the office. Make travel and logistical arrangements for meetings and events, process travel and subsistence claims. Take minutes during meetings. Draft routine correspondence. Develop and maintain an accessible and user-friendly filing system. Handle procurement of standard items such as stationary. Liaise with other offices of the NPA and Administration with regard to all matters pertaining to the administrative functions of the office. Re direct correspondence addressed to the SDPP to the relevant offices.
ENQUIRIES : Jerry Mokwape Tel No: (012) 845 6578
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2025359@npa.gov.za
NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Handwritten Z83 must be completed in Block Letters. If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please DO NOT contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. NB! All employees considered for appointment to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption will be subject to a lifestyle audit and integrity vetting.
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