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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. The Department also urges all designated groups applying for positions to please direct your applications to the Employment Equity Office for attention of Mr O Mkhabela. All applicants are also encouraged to number the pages of their CV and the attached certified documents.
 
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development Johannesburg Metro Region, 41 Fox Street, Private Bag X1, Johannesburg, 2000. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. CS Dukwana Tel No: (011) 355 9502 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2022 
 
 
NOTE : Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. As per the Government Gazette No: 43872, any applicant who submits an application on or after 1 January 2021 must do so on the new prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as copies of all academic qualification(s) including the matric certificate, Identity document and driver’s licence (where applicable) and any other relevant documents. Applicants must submit copies of qualification, identity documents and drivers license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed, copied or e-mailed application will be considered. Where a driver’s license is essential, such a license should be attached. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. Applicants must take note that due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Gauteng Department of Social Development will comply with Health and Safety Regulations.

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: SD/2022/04/01 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum, (plus benefits) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg Region 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Tertiary Qualification with 2 years’ experience in rendering support service to Senior Management. A valid driver’s license. Basic knowledge of the Department. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Project Office) is essential. Skills and Competencies: Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. Good telephone etiquette, High level of reliability, self-driven, hardworking and able to manage time in a dynamic environment. Basic knowledge of financial administration. 
 
DUTIES : Provide Secretarial/administrative support service to the Senior Manager. Receive telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls for the Senior Manager, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be forwarded. In the process the job incumbent should finalize some enquiries. Register, track and follow-up on ministerial and hotline enquiries. Operate and ensures that office equipment, e.g fax machines and photocopiers are in good working order. Document, mail and diary management. Render administrative support services. Scrutinize routine submissions/reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the Senior manager. Provide support to manager regarding meetings. Collect and compile all necessary documents for the manager to inform him/her on the contents. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, follow-up on progress made. Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms CS Dukwana Tel No: (011) 355 9502- Johannesburg Metro Region 
 
NOTE : The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.