Receptionist: HR and General Support Services

Overview

Receptionist providing HR and general administrative support services including typing, switchboard, and meeting coordination for the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supply chain management duties and practices;
• Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
• Work procedures in terms of the working environment;
• Data capturing;
• Filing system.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy;. Typing;
• Computer Literacy;
• Language skills;
• Sound organisational skills;
• Good verbal and written communication;
• Telephone etiquette.

Duties

• Typing and correspondence support service;
• Reception and Switchboard services;
• Provide support in meetings and arrangements of appointments;
• Provide an administrative support service.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Mr C Kennedy Tel No: (044) 272 2992

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS