The Department of Small Business Development is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for available government job opportunities before the closing date. These Department of Small Business Development Vacancies offer an opportunity for applicants with administrative and secretarial experience to join the department in Pretoria. If you meet the requirements, make sure you submit your application before 20 March 2026.
| Employer | Department of Small Business Development |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 20 March 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
Personal Assistant
Reference No: PA
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
- Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
- Minimum of 3 years’ administrative experience in office management, secretarial or administration environment.
- Experience in rendering support services to senior management.
- A B Degree in Office Practice, Secretarial Studies or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of financial administration.
- Computer literacy in MS Office Packages and Microsoft Teams.
Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills, both oral and written.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Administrative and secretariat skills.
- Problem solving and decision support.
- Confidentiality, ethics and professionalism.
- Digital literacy and systems proficiency.
- Stakeholder management and coordination.
- Planning, organisation and time management.
- Financial and procurement administration skills.
- Adaptability and resilience.
Duties
- Provide receptionist and front-line support services, including receiving, screening, directing and prioritising telephone calls, emails and digital correspondence.
- Clarify instructions and accurately relay messages.
- Scrutinise electronic documents and submissions to identify required actions, information gaps and supporting documentation for meetings.
- Collect, compile and organise meeting packs and briefing documents using electronic document management systems.
- Manage and coordinate the Senior Manager’s diary using digital calendar systems.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and car rentals, through approved online travel systems.
- Manage the flow of information and correspondence to and from the Office of the Senior Manager through electronic workflows and digital filing systems.
- Provide budget inputs and supporting information for MTEF submissions and planning processes.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders using digital communication platforms.
- Communicate with the Ministry and the Office of the Director-General regarding submissions, reports and work-related correspondence.
How to Apply
To apply for this Department of Small Business Development vacancy, submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- A recent comprehensive CV
Applications must be sent by email to: recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za
Use the correct reference number in the subject line of your email like this: REF NO: PA
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of qualifications, ID documents and other supporting documents. If you do not hear from the department within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For enquiries, contact the recruitment office at (012) 394-5286 / 3097.