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Requirements

Competencies

Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.

Good telephone etiquette.

Communication, both oral and writing.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Honesty and integrity.

Service delivery innovation.

Willing to work extended hours, when necessary.

Knowledge management.

Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully.

Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Knowledge management: Public Service Regulatory Framework.

Policy formulation process within Government.

Public Finance Management Act.

Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modelling and leadership technique.

Monitoring and evaluation method, tools and techniques.

Knowledge of assessment and reviews techniques.

Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process.

Financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP).

Good understanding of protocol and security measures.

Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures.

Candidate must have the following technical

Skills

SKILLS: Analytical skills.

Negotiation skills.

Problem solving and analysis.

Have excellent telephone etiquette.

Project management skills.

Good office management skills.

Duties

Provide personal, secretarial and logistical support to the Office of the Chief Operations Officer.

Effectively manage the diary of the Chief Operations Officer.

Participate in the compilation of the office budget and MTEF processes.

Attend to telephonic and electronic enquiries.

Make travel arrangement for the chief Operations Officer, including visas and accommodation.

Assist with coordination of special activities such as meetings, interviews, workshops and events.

Accompany the Chief Operations Officer on visits (nationally and internationally) as and when required.

Execute any other duties as directed by the office.

How to apply

Email: applications@presidency.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: PA/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)