Job Title: Personal Assistant – CMD
Location: SARB Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng
Reference: 1126
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 15 July 2025, 23:55
Job Level: NQF Level 5 – Higher Certificate or Equivalent
Position Summary:
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is looking for a professional and highly organized Personal Assistant to provide administrative support to the Head of Department (HoD) and senior leaders in the Currency Management Department (CMD).
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the calendars and travel arrangements for the HoD and senior staff.
Handle and screen incoming calls, address queries, or direct them to the relevant person.
Draft and edit correspondence, presentations, and documents, and conduct basic research if required.
Collect and coordinate project-related information for the department heads.
Review and improve departmental administrative practices.
Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels.
Organize and maintain a structured contact and filing system according to SARB’s standards.
Uphold confidentiality and ethical conduct in all tasks.
Carry out ad hoc duties as requested by the HoD and senior managers.
Requirements:
A minimum of an NQF 5 (Higher Certificate) or equivalent qualification.
2–5 years of relevant administrative or personal assistant experience.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
About the SARB:
The South African Reserve Bank is constitutionally mandated to protect the value of the rand and support economic growth. It also ensures financial stability, manages monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, and oversees South Africa’s payment systems.
About the CMD:
The Currency Management Department is responsible for maintaining the integrity, availability, and security of South Africa’s banknotes and coins. Their work ensures public confidence in the national currency.
CMD Divisions include:
Management Support
Currency Integrity
Supply Chain Management
Programme Management
Currency Research, Policy & Strategy