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7 July 2022

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS

The South African Consulate General in New York hereby invites applications from suitably qualified individuals with the necessary and adequate qualifications and experience:

Post Name: Secretaries (2 posts)
Post Level: 5
Salary Notch: $33 472 – $53 913 p.a.
Additional
Benefits:

Medical Scheme, Social Security, Provisioning for Pension, Annual Bonus & Long Term Disability

Basic Functions:
  • Screen telephone and personal callers
  • Make and record appointments, prepare agendas or programmes for meetings
  • Attend and take minutes of meetings, both in the office and at other locations.  File correspondence and other records
  • Operate office equipment such as photocopiers, facsimile machines, switchboards, computers
  • Receive and process incoming and outgoing mail, draft letters and reports on behalf of the mission
  • Organise business itineraries, travel arrangements, conferences, meetings and social functions
  • Maintain budget and account records, purchase office supplies
  • Administration tasks
  • Service delivery (Batho Pele)
Minimum Qualification / Generic Competencies:
  • A minimum of 12 years schooling PLUS 3 years’ experience in administration environment (a post school qualification will be an added advantage)
  • Knowledge of basic filing systems and references
  • Client Services Focus
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure
  • Ability to work overtime when required
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Must have good communication skills and proficiency in English (i.e. speak, read & write)
  • Candidates must be Computer Literate
Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should submit their application letters in English, accompanied by:

  • Application Form
  • A comprehensive CV
  • Copies of all qualifications (Originals will be required from short-listed candidates during an interview)
  • Notarized copy of Identification document
  • References/Service Certificates from previous employers
  • Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualification)

Applications and relevant documents must be hand-delivered, mailed to the South African Consulate General, 845 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York NY 10022, or emailed to consular.ny@dirco.gov.za for the attention of the Corporate Services Manager. All documents must be translated in English. South Africans and other nationals with a valid US work permit may apply.

Selection Process:  

Please note that communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. No enquiries pertaining to the advertisement will be attended to.

Closing Time & Date: 14h00, 15 July 2022

NOTE: Medical/ Health Questionnaire, Police Clearance Certificate shall be required from shortlisted candidates.