PERMANENT CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE C3, SALARY R298 570.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:

  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximize service delivery outcomes.
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
  • Business enablement
  • Establishment of capital projects
  • Land development
  • Trade and investment promotion

 

The successful incumbent will be reporting to: Group Chief Operations Officer and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, managing their calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
  • Support in the overseeing of day-to-day office operations, ensuring a well-maintained and organized work environment.
  • Prepare meeting resources (agendas, materials, and follow-up documentation) and attend meetings as needed.
  • Draft and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents on behalf of senior executives.
  • Ensure the accuracy and quality of all written materials.
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
  • Assist in drafting and editing documents, reports, and presentations as needed.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between different departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
  • Maintain external relationships with service providers and suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders and relevant provincial and national departments.
  • Provide input in the development of internal control policies, processes and procedures in line with any relevant legislation and best practices.
  • Ensure that all operational activities of the department are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board.
  • Provide support, coordination, and submission of department and sub-committee documents.
  • Coordinate and submit relevant documents to shareholders and stakeholders

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Higher Certificate or NQF Level 5 qualification in business administration, communications, or a related field.
  • 2 years’ experience in office administration, and one year 1 in a personal assistant capacity of which should be supporting an executive leader.
  • Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Good customer relations management.
  • Positive team player
  • Proficient organizational and time-management skills as well as strong multi-tasking abilities.
  • Display strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder relations skills

 

Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

 

Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

 

Only queries can be forward to – recruitment@ggda.co.za

The closing date for applications is 24 May 2026.

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”

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