Office Assistant SAMSA

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (“SAMSA”) is a Schedule 3A Public Entity with its offices situated in Brooklyn, Pretoria. The following positions are currently available in the West and East Regions:

Office Assista nt
East Region (Richards Bay Office)

The successful candidate will render assistance to the personnel of the relevant section of SAMSA by undertaking urgent and routine typing, monthly statistics, general administration and office duties. In addition, he/she will ensure efficient and effective interface with the general public, and provide backup and support to the Surveyor Support Clerks when required.

Key performance areas: • Type monthly statistics • Type Statutory Certificates • Type letters, faxes, memos and any other general or urgent documents • Offer general office assistance as required • Answer the telephone and direct calls promptly and professionally • Handle faxes • Undertake Surveyor Support Clerk duties including, but not limited to, invoicing, reporting and liaison.

Minimum requirements: • A diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in Office Management • The ability to work under pressure • Knowledge of the maritime environment would be an advantage.

Apply online by no later than 5 February 2012

As we are committed to equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.

Please note: • SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment in any advertised position • No late applications will be considered • Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all short-listed candidates will be required to avail themselves for these tests • If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.