Position Details
- Closing Date: 13 June 2025
- Reference Number: ETH250520-3
- Job Number: 99951174
- Position Title: Office Assistant
- Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed-term, 2 years)
- Job Grade: T03
- Division: Not applicable
- Department: Office of the Speaker
- Branch: Not applicable
- Vacancy Group: Governance and International Relations Cluster
- Reporting Line: Deputy Head, Office of the Speaker
- Location: eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Purpose of the Role
To provide comprehensive general office support to ensure the efficient operation of the Office of the Speaker.
Reporting To: Senior Administration Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Distribute and assist with document filing within the Office of the Speaker.
- Sort large volumes of correspondence in accordance with coding protocols.
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned by management.
- Ensure refreshments are available for all meetings.
- Carry out other office-related tasks as part of developmental assignments.
Competencies Required
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ethical conduct and professionalism.
- Proficiency in using technology.
- Customer service orientation.
- Commitment to service delivery.
- Willingness to learn and adapt.
- Emotional resilience.
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate level of secondary education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
Benefits
- Housing Subsidy
- Leave Benefits
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- 13th Cheque
Annual Remuneration: R138,443.73 – R162,624.07
Contact Information
- Job Enquiries: (031) 322 7701
- System Support: (031) 322 6050
- Contact Person: Human Capital Unit
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to candidates who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender, and disability, as aligned with the Municipality’s employment equity plan.
- Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Employees may be required to work at any municipal site within the jurisdiction.
- Canvassing by councillors or officials will result in disqualification.
- Occupational assessments may be conducted during the selection process.
- A pre-employment medical examination will be required.
- If you do not receive any communication within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
