The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water-centred knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership for research and development through the support of knowledge creation, transfer and application. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water-related problems, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth, and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the Pretoria-based position of:

Personal Assistant – Office of the CEO

(R161 970 – R171 912 per annum, basic salary)

The WRC seeks to appoint a Personal Assistant, to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer of the Water Research Commission.

 Minimum qualifications and experience required:

• Three year secretarial diploma or equivalent
• 5-8 years of relevant experience as a secretary or similar administrative position

 Job Competencies:

• Service orientation
• Organizing/coordinating skills
• Communication/people skills

• Computer skills ( MS Word, Excel, Power Point Outlook)
• Strong initiative
• Accuracy and efficiency
• Team player

 The position entails the following responsibilities:

• Management of the CEO’s office
• Coordinating/liaison/communication with stakeholders
• Management of travel arrangements
• Administrative functions to the WRC Executive
• Logistic function to the Board of the WRC
• Liaison function with the Ministers Office

 Appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity policy.

Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV with three references, should be submitted to the Water Research Commission, Private Bag X03, Gezina, Pretoria 0031, e-mail: hr@wrc.org.za for the attention of Human Resources, tel: (012) 330-0340.

Closing date: Wednesday, 11 August 2010.

If you are not contacted by 12 September 2010, please consider your application as unsuccessful.