PA to the Executive Manager: QR

Main Duties:

•Provide executive administrative support, including diary, travel, communication, and workflow management.

•Prepare, edit, and quality-assure documents, reports, minutes, briefs and presentations.

•Coordinate meetings, compile documentation, and ensure follow-through on decisions and action items.

•Maintain secure and well-organised filing, records and information systems.

•Track operational projects and timelines, liaising with internal business units and external stakeholders.

•Serve as the first point of contact and professional interface for the Office of the Executive Manager.   

For enquiries, contact HCM at (012) 030 0735/36 or (012) 030 0856. Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za to view the full job advertisement.

To apply, log in to the following website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com.

Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representativity (Coloured, Indian, and White males or females, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint. Failure to attach the relevant documents (CV and supporting documents) will result in your application being disqualified.

The closing date for applications is 03 December 2025 at 16h00

Requirements:

•National Certificate (Vocational), National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate, or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. 

•Minimum of at least 2 years’ experience in executive or personal assistant roles at the management level.

Additional Advantages and Skills:

•A National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Public Administration, Management, or related field (NQF Level 7).

•Experience in a regulatory, public sector, education, or statutory environment will be advantageous.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

•High proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration platforms.

•Strong planning, organising, problem-solving, minute-taking, and report-writing abilities.

•Professional, confidential, ethical, and diplomatic conduct.

•Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

•Proven experience in confidential document handling and stakeholder liaison.