Hospitality

Executive Secretary

Govan Mbeki Municipality·Mpumalanga, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
HospitalityFull TimeOnsite
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BASIC ANNUAL SALARY: R 500 892.00 (Post Level 07) plus normal company benefits

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Secretarial Diploma (NQF 5)
  • Five (05) to Eight (08) years relevant Executive Secretarial experience
  • Relevant National Diploma will be an added advantage
  • Excellent typing skills (successful shortlisted applicants will be subject to a practical computer test)
  • Experience in Local Government will be an added advantage
  • Computer literacy - MS Office
  • An understanding of at least one African language

The successful applicant / candidate must possess competencies as published in Annexure A of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021

Key Performance Areas:

  • Providing secretarial support to the Municipal Manager.
  • Handling an on-line and physical diary, correspondence, meetings, telephone, travel arrangements, visitors, invitations, etc.
  • Maintaining an administrative link between the Political Offices Bearers and other departmental Directorates.
  • Compilation of agendas, minute taking and provision of clerical services with speed, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Executing all logistical, secretarial and administrative functions relating to the Office of the Municipal Manager.
  • Effective Data Management.
  • Dealing with external stakeholders and arranging logistical matters with regard to meetings.
  • Liaising with the Office Manager on strategic issues.

Applications must be addressed to: The Manager Human Capital, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302, hand deliver or emailed to recruitment.executive@govanmbeki.gov.za

Deadline:12th October,2026

Key skills

MatricNational Diploma
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At a glance

Company

Govan Mbeki Municipality

Location

Mpumalanga, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 29, 2026

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