Personal Assistant to the Provincial Director – Gauteng | Democratic Alliance Careers 2026
📍 Location: Gauteng, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Permanent
📝 Reference: GAU-PERASPROVDIR-001
🗓️ Application Deadline: 13 March 2026
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is looking for a highly motivated Personal Assistant to provide professional support to the Provincial Director in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about South Africa’s development and political landscape to grow their career in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
Job Summary
As a Personal Assistant to the Provincial Director, you will be responsible for providing executive-level administrative and secretarial support to the Provincial Director, the Provincial Executive Committee, and other leadership teams within the province. This role includes supporting candidate selection, HR, finance processes, and ensuring smooth administrative operations across the Provincial Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the Provincial Director.
- Offer secretarial services to the Provincial Executive Committee and other executive bodies.
- Coordinate provincial leadership meetings and assist with strategic initiatives.
- Support human resources, candidate selection, and financial processes within the province.
- Manage general office administration, including reporting, scheduling, and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
- Tertiary qualification in executive assistance, administration, or related field (advantageous).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant.
- Project management experience.
- Experience in financial administration (advantageous).
- Computer literacy, especially MS Office Suite and Zoom.
Essential Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and organisational abilities.
- High attention to detail and administrative accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Outcome-oriented with sound judgment.
Knowledge & Commitment
- Knowledge of local, provincial, and national politics.
- Alignment with the Democratic Alliance’s values and policies.
- Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, and public holidays when necessary.
Why Join the Democratic Alliance?
Joining the DA means contributing to a vision of freedom, fairness, opportunity, and diversity for all South Africans. This is a career-defining role for candidates looking to make a real impact in public service and political leadership.
✅ Apply Now: Submit your application before 13 March 2026. Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered.
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