Applications Open for the Groenkloof National Park (Head Office) Personal Assistant Post

Applications Open for the Groenkloof National Park (Head Office) Personal Assistant Post. The Organization requires the services of a Personal Assistant to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson in the Communications Department. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Office Management/ Administration/ Secretarial.
• 5 years as a Personal Assistant (PA) at management level exposed to generic administrative work.
• 2 years exposure to executive level requirements.
• Have a basic understanding of SANParks and its priorities.
• Computer literate with proficiency in the use of Microsoft and various online platforms.
• Business communication skills.
• Understanding of protocol.
• Understanding of organizational systems and procedures.
• Basic understanding of an organizations financial system.
• Customer relations management.
• Understanding of office etiquette.
• Ability to deal with / manage stress.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Conflict management skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Time management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Listening skills.
• Understanding Conservation, Tourism, and Vision 2040 will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and coordinate the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson’s office, diary, and traveling needs.
• Ensure adherence to policy as indicated in policy documents.
• Effectively manage expenditure.
• Design and implement an effective filing and record-keeping system for the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
• Manage the flow of information in the division and the office of the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
• Ensure proper liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events relating to the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
• Ensure proper management of assets within the division.
• Provide administrative support to projects and the Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson.
• Ensure divisional compliance with the records management system.
• Compile reports, correspondence, business documents, and minutes.
• Attend required meetings of the Head of Communication when so required, and must also keep record of deliberations which, once approved Head: Corporate Communications and Spokesperson, must be shared with parties that were in attendance.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal employer, preference will be given to people with disabilities.

SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Salary

R501 165.00 – R701 610.00

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How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Resources Division

SA National Parks

PO Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Fax: 086 295 4078

E-mail: Mpho.Daniso@sanparks.org

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

If you have not been responded to within 21 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Closing Date: 20 August 2025