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We seek an experienced administrative professional who is organized and energetic, with superb interpersonal skills. The Administrative Assistant performs administrative support functions and operations for several consulting professionals within the company.

Perform duties of a highly confidential nature. Use intuitive judgment to apply knowledge of and relieve the principal of administrative details, including supplying requested information, scheduling appointments, preparing special reports, and obtaining information from sources within or outside of the company. Use technical and business vocabulary and apply a detailed knowledge of company operations, organizational procedures, and personnel. Make plans and decisions regarding the planning, organizing, and scheduling of work.

This position is temporary with potential for extended employment.

• Customer Service : The ability to work with many different types of customers in a professional way is important.
• Communication : You might be explaining complex or foreign information to customers, or presenting a multitude of options that they must be able to easily understand and digest before making a decision.
• Willingness to Learn : On-going education and training in your field is the hallmark of a good consultant. You must stay up to date on the latest trends and information.
• Listening Skills : You must be able to listen to your clients and discern the best course of action.
• Increase middle level managers’ productivity (screening calls, interacting with vendors and clients, and email correspondence)
• Provide scheduling support to multiple individuals (appointment, calendar and meeting management)
• Complete administrative processes (time and expense reports)
• Prepare domestic and international travel logistics
• Arrange travel and file expense reports
• Coordinate internal and external meetings/activities (i.e. facility reservation and set-up, hotel accommodations, catering, etc.)
• Prepare and organize documents for client proposals and presentations as needed (contract tracking, printing, organizing and archiving meeting/support materials)
• Address problems and troubleshoot with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle special projects with demanding deadlines
• Manage SharePoint databases and calendars
• Update and delegate tasks to ensure progress to deadlines for projects
• Coordinate between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems
• Prepare business correspondence (often using word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations)
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, events, and other similar activities

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience as an Administrative/Executive Assistant, preferably in a professional services environment
• Computer fluency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), SAP and Concur desirable
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor with ability to exercise good judgment and discretion

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Remote | Full-Time | Client-Facing Admin Support

Stay organized. Support multiple teams. Keep the wheels turning.

We’re hiring a versatile and detail-oriented Virtual Administrative Assistant to support growing teams and businesses across a variety of industries. You’ll take on a wide range of administrative duties, from scheduling and research to travel coordination and CRM upkeep—helping clients stay focused on what matters most.

Ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys juggling diverse tasks across clients and departments.

What You’ll Do:

• Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings
• Conduct research and present findings in organized summaries or spreadsheets
• Draft emails, format documents, and create branded templates
• Support expense tracking, light bookkeeping, or CRM data updates
• Assist with travel bookings, itineraries, and meeting logistics
• Respond to shifting client needs with professionalism and speed
  
  

• 2+ years in admin or VA roles with remote or client-facing experience
• Proficient with productivity tools and cloud-based platforms
• Self-starter who works well independently and handles multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management
• Ability to collaborate asynchronously across teams and clients
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Administrative
• Industries Operations Consulting

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: TENDER EVALUATIONS

• Reference Number : refs/023175
• Directorate : SCM Construction Procurement (Education)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 325 101.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 072 668 00029/

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Supply Chain Management/ Economics/Accounting/ Logistics. A minimum of 1- 2 years ‘experience.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy.Knowledge of the SCM policy and procedures. In depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations’ Financial Delegations and Risk Management. Knowledge of Accounting Standards. SKILLS: Communication, Computer literacy, Analytical, Presentation, Report writing ATTRIBUTES- Team player, Able to work independently Professional, Confidential. Ability to work under pressure. Quality-driven.

Duties :

• Assist to prepare pre-qualification and / or tender documents, as appropriate, that are compatible with the approved procurement plan. Assist to incorporate the evaluation criteria. Assist to incorporate the contract options. Assist to identify sections in the bid documentation that require additional information or amendments. Assist to determine clearly closing time and date of tenders and the physical location of the tender box and/or related procurement procedures. Assist to compile a tender/quotation evaluation report with recommendation of the Bid Evaluation Committee on the award of the bid to the Bid Adjudication Committee. Assist to compile a tender/quotation evaluation report with recommendation of the Bid Evaluation Committee on the award of the bid to the Bid Adjudication Committee.Assist to conduct investigation into complaints regarding the construction procurement system and/or processes followed. Assist to prepare reports to record the outcome of investigation. Assist to establish a filing system for keeping of records. Keep records or submit to relevant sub directorate.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on .Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Supply Chain Management/ Economics/Accounting/ Logistics?

Do you have a minimum of 1- 2 years ‘experience?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Legal Administrative Officer (MR-5)

• Reference Number : REFS/023228
• Directorate : Legal Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R464 634.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: /51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF7 in Law or as otherwise determined by the Minister for Justice. Coupled with a minimum of 5 years appropriate legal experience. Knowledge of local government law and related legislation; Ability to provide legal advice and opinions local government law and related legislation; Ability to draft properly composed legal documents; Ability to ensure 100% instructions to the State Attorney on matters affecting the MEC, the HoD and the Department; Ability to provide a legal brief once a quarter on matters of local government law and related issues; Ability to update the Department's Human Resource Delegations under the Public Service Act and the update of the Department's policies as and when required by client directorates; Manage litigation on behalf of the MEC, the HoD and the Department; Conduct, analyse, interpret, advise on research that will provide information and case law relevant to a legal matter at hand; Present and advise on motivation/ proposals on how the specific case should be approached to obtain a desirable/ justifiable outcome / result; Draft legal documents and advise on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation / justification for a particular position pertaining to the case, also proposing the approach to be followed to ensure success in this regard; Successfully conduct a consultation in order to determine a client Unit’s goals and objectives; Advise a client Unit on possible courses of action during the consultation process, in relation to legal entitlements and client’s instructions; Document consultation and all advice given during legal consultation in writing; Provide advice and guidance to lower level production employees on advanced consultation techniques to address more sensitive or complicated issues as well as guide employees on the advice that should be rendered to the client.

Duties :

• Examine the instruction received from client to determine the legal question(s) to be addressed; Consult with client to obtain further clarity, if necessary; Source necessary legal tools; Conduct the necessary research regarding the legal issue(s) to be addressed; Draft the Opinion; If necessary, consult the client; Finalise and submit the opinion to Supervisor for vetting; Obtain instructions from client as to the nature of the document to be drafted; Consult with client to obtain further information, if necessary; Conduct research and source the relevant resource tools and information; Draft the legal document and submit to client; If necessary, further consultations with client and other parties; Finalise the document and submit to Supervisor for vetting; Receive the document for legal review from client, along with instructions; Consult with client to obtain further information, if necessary; Conduct research and source the relevant resource tools and information; Scrutinize the document, in order to ensure that it complies with all relevant legal requirements; If necessary, consult with client and other parties to provide legal clarity and assist in finalizing the document which has been reviewed; Prepare comments regarding the document and submit to Supervisor for vetting; Receive summons or notice of motion from the State Attorney’s Office; Scrutinize the court papers received; Consult with State Attorney’s Office, if necessary; Consult with relevant client unit to which the matter relates; Prepare brief for the HOD/ MEC on necessary course of action to be undertaken; Submit brief to Supervisor for vetting; Brief the State Attorney on course of action to take, either to oppose or not to oppose; Receive instructions from relevant client unit to determine the merits of the contemplated action; Consult with the client unit and obtain other relevant information to prepare opinion regarding whether there are reasonable prospects of success; Provide advice to the HOD/MEC on the contemplated action and submit to Supervisor for vetting; If there are reasonable prospects of success, then the HOD/MEC will provide instructions to institute the action; Continue with similar steps as outlined above in respect of litigation against the Department, with appropriate modifications for the context; Conduct research on topical issue; Prepare briefing and submit to Supervisor for vetting; Circulate the legal briefing to colleagues in the Department; Provide legal library services in the event where the Law Librarian is absent or not available.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at or and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 08-09-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Matric plus NQF7 in Law or as otherwise determined by the Minister for Justice?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years appropriate legal experience?

Do you possess Knowledge of local government law and related legislation; Ability to provide legal advice and opinions local government law and related legislation; Ability to draft properly composed legal documents; Ability to ensure 100% instructions to the State Attorney on matters affecting the MEC, the HoD and the Department; Ability to provide a legal brief once a quarter on matters of local government law and related issues; Ability to update the Department's Human Resource Delegations un

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MOVABLE ASSETS

• Reference Number : refs/023170
• Directorate : Goods & Services SCM
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 397 116.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: /

Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF Level 6/7 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Cost and Management Accounting/Business Management/Strategic Source/Purchasing Management. A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience.

Duties :

• Receive all movable assets. Perform quantity and quality control. Allocate inventory and bar codes to assets. Capture asset information in the relevant registers. Determine the asset allocation according to furniture and equipment policy and procedures of the department. Capture asset information on the inventory list of the asset holder. Issue asset and inventory list to asset holder. Facilitate delivery of assets to asset holder. Facilitate approval of the movable asset register updates. Monitor assets for compliance with asset control prescripts. Monitor assets for physical condition, utilization functionality and financial performance. Monitor the performance of asset verification according to prescribed time frames. Compile reports on the state of assets. Inform, guide and advise departmental employees on asset management matters. Contribute to design and development of asset management systems, policies, strategic and annual

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on . Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a qualification at NQF Level 6/7 in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Cost and Management Accounting/Business Management/Strategic Source/Purchasing Management?

D you have a minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.