Permanent Personal Assistant to the Parliamentary Chief Whip | Democratic Alliance Vacancies
Job Description
Democratic Alliance Vacancies – Personal Assistant to the Parliamentary Chief Whip – Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: Democratic Alliance
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Government and Public Administration
Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Parliamentary Chief Whip – Cape Town
Company: Democratic Alliance
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the diary of the Parliamentary Chief Whip
- Completing wide-ranging administrative tasks, including preparing letters, reports, minutes of meetings, and presentations, as well as providing logistical support and conducting meeting preparation
- Communicating directly, and on behalf of the Parliamentary Chief Whip, with internal departments and external stakeholders, and responding to relevant queries
- Assisting the Chief of Staff in administrative and logistical matters relating to the office
Minimum requirements:
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous)
- 5 years’ experience in a similar role providing support at executive level
- Extensive diary management experience
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite
Skills:
- Written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft formal correspondence
- Time management and organisation
- Administration and attention to detail
- Telephone and email etiquette
Abilities:
- Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
- Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated
- Work independently
- Apply sound judgement and confidentiality
Knowledge and commitment:
- Commitment to the principles, policies, and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
Please submit your application by 17 August 2025 to be considered for this role. Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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