Executive Assistant American Embassy

Recruiter:	American Embassy	Updated on:	2012-01-20 00:00:00
AA/EE:	Not Applicable	Contract	Permanent
Location:	Pretoria	Available:	Immediately
Category:	Office Support	Offer:	Basic Salary: R197,638 – R276,695 per annum

Introduction

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Executive Assistant in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The position is full-time and closes January 23, 2012.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1- 6 are ALL REQUIRED 1. A two year secretarial or administrative college diploma is required. 2. A minimum of five years of administrative or secretarial experience in an office setting is required. 3. English level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. 4. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of executive level administrative and office support processes, including executive level secretarial support for professional staff is required. Familiarity with the South African Government operating environment and the South African business environment is required. 5. Ability to interpret and apply written administrative, operational and protocol guidelines, policies and procedures is required. 6. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 2007. (This will be tested)

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent provides a wide range of complex administrative duties in support of GDD Program staff.
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