Executive Personal Assistant to the CEO
Unit: Office of the CEO
Package: R494 399.00 – R694 340.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR06/25
Requirements:
- A National Diploma/Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Office Administration, Public Administration or an equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
- Further qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Minimum five (5) years related experience (in two (2) or more of the disciplines that fall under business operations assistance and administration); one (1) year supervisory/management (i.e., Project Management) experience preferable
The candidate must be competent in the following:
- Sound Relationship Building and Networking Skills
- Strong Overall Communication (written and verbal) Skills
- Excellent Typing Skills
- Presentation Compiling Skills
- Good Listening Skills
- Sensitive to Confidentiality
- Ability to understand and meet customer needs (internal and external)
- Strong Minute taking and Report Writing Skills
- Excellent Collaboration, Organisational and Coordination Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Sound Problem Solving Skills
- Ability to take initiative and follow-through on requests until completion with keen attention to detail
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Strong Planning, Organising and Monitoring Skills
- Good Project and Knowledge Management Skills
- Basic Understanding of Business/Organisation Structure
- Excellent PC literacy, including sound knowledge of MS Outlook and Projects, and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint)
- Ability to Conduct Online Research
Purpose:
Reporting to Senior Manager: Office of the CEO, the incumbent will coordinate operations and procedures within the Office of the CEO, to ensure organisational efficiency and provide administrative support to the CEO and other key stakeholders.
Key responsibilities: The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
Coordination of the Office of CEO:
- Support CEO and Senior Manager: Office of the CEO by managing and performing a wide variety of complex administrative activities and confidential administration duties
- Provide administrative support to and meet the needs of the CEO and other key stakeholders within this office, including:
- Continuously synchronising and managing the CEO’s diary
- Screening and directing telephone calls
- Managing incoming mail to the CEO
- Compiling and typing letters, memorandum, minutes, agendas, and reports, according to secretarial practice and organisational standards
- Printing and preparing conference/meeting documents and material
- Assist with preparation of presentation slides
- Coordinate CEO’s office operations to meet NERSA’s expectations and goals
- Understand needs, process gaps and propose efficient solutions to identified gaps
- Assist with planning, controlling, and managing workflow in and out of CEO’s office
- Assist with the compilation/coordination of reports and presentations
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
- Manage and file documents and records
- Complete requisitions for account payments, IT needs, stationery, and refreshments
- Solve/escalate problems
Coordination of Events and Logistics:
- Provide logistical support including:
- Arranging internal/external meetings
- Travel bookings for CEO (flights, accommodation, shuttle, insurance, currency)
- Communicating meeting schedules and directions
- Preparing/ distributing agendas and minutes
- Facilitating info gathering and documentation for meetings
- Ensuring meeting preparation is complete
- Assist in event coordination (e.g., AFUR; RERA; foreign donors; regional structures/entities, etc.)
Human Resource Benefits Administrator
Department: Human Resource Transactions
Package: R612 852.00 – R778 310.00 per annum (CTC)
Reference: HR05/25
Requirements:
- A National Diploma / Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
- Minimum Three (3) years relevant working experience in Human Resources Administration and HR Records Management
- Knowledge and experience in HR Premier and Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Knowledge and experience in Basic Payroll Administration will be added advantage
The candidate must be competent in the following:
- Technical Skills
- Stakeholder Management Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Planning and Organising Skills
- Time Management Skills
- MS Office Applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project)
Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Department: Human Resource Transactions, the incumbent will provide administrative support to ensure that the following Human Resources programs and processes are maintained in a current, efficient and customer focused manner.
Key responsibilities:
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
- Leave Administration
- Reports on HR Statistics Analysis and trends
- Reports on HR Statutory Compliance
- Reports on HR Risk Register
- Administration of Fringe Benefits (Pension Fund, Medical Aid, etc.)
- Overall Records Administration and support to ensure HR Programmes and Processes are maintained, updated and customer focused
Enguiries for this position should be directed at: Ms. Louise du Plessis at 012 401 4600
CLOSING DATE: 19 JUNE 2025
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the organisation.
Interested persons should send a comprehensive CV to applications@nersa.org.za or to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Division, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, for the attention of Ms Elizabeth Duma.
NB: Applications received from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Appointments will be subject to positive pre-employment checks and security clearance.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply