Personal Assistant

Overview

Personal Assistant providing administrative and secretarial support to the Office for Ethics and Accountability at the NPA Head Office in Pretoria.

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.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to Public Service Administration, including the Public Service Act 103 of 1994, NPA Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Regulations 2016.
• Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 1999, Public Administration Management Act 11 of 2014.
• 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.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Candidates to be appointed in or assigned to the OEA must disclose to the office particularly of all registrable financial interests.
• Obtain security clearance following a vetting conducted in terms of National Strategic Intelligence Act 1994 as well as Lifestyle review conducted.
• No previous convictions or pending cases.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including document tracking, assets management and procurement for the office.
• Provide comprehensive support for the meetings.
• Manage the diaries and incoming telephone calls for the Office for Ethics and Accountability.
• Support budget management within the OEA.
• Manage travel arrangements and claims for the office.
• Supervise staff.

How to apply

e mail: Recruit2026287@npa.gov.za

Enquiries: Karen Van Rensburg Tel No: (012) 845 6871

Notes

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). 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. All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. ERRATUM: DPP: Pietermaritzburg - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Recruit 2026/206; Strategy Management: Knowledge Information Officer with Recruit 2026/250 and OWP: Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Assistant Director: Asset; Fleet and Facilities with Recruit 2026/244 advertised in circular 25 of 2026 on 17 July 2026 are hereby withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON