SOUTH AFRCAN HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE (CAMEROON)

POST: RE-ADVERTISSEMENT OF SOCIAL SECRETARY

REFERENCE NUMBER: SAHC/02/2018/YAOP1001

Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 years schooling (equivalent to matriculations) with completion of at least a one year secretarial
• Diploma/Certificate plus a minimum of 3 years experiences as a secretary, typist, receptionist or clerk with word processing knowledge and skills
• Must be computer literate (Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint and Internet)
• Must be proficiency in English and French it is mandatory (read, speak and write).

Competencies:

• Good command of English and French-written and oral, Telephone etiquette
• Compliant with Protocol policies and procedures, e.g. how to seat guests at an official table
• Knowledge of basic filing systems, references and correspondence procedures.

Duties:

• Prepares for upcoming social events, maintains the official social obligations calendar and schedule for the Head of mission
• Confirms format of event, completes and timeously prepares and implemented guest lists
• Meets and welcomes guests, designs table plan, menus and place cards
• Collates accounts after social events and ensures that claims for payment are made, prepares and serves refreshments
• The applicant should be prepared to work long hours and should be reachable after office hours.
• Makes travel and accommodation arrangements for the Head of Mission and staff, ensuring effective time management. Proofreads documents and speeches also interprets at meetings.

Fringe benefits:

Salary is negotiable depending on the qualifications and years of appropriate experience.

Additional: 13th cheque, contribution to CNPS, transport Allowance, Accidence Insurance and Medical Assistance Plan (certain percentages refundable)

Conditions:

Please note that this advertisement is intended for both Internal and External Candidates.

Applicants should submit their applications with a covering letter in English, accompanied by detailed CV. Translated and certified copies of qualifications and ID, Police Clearance Certificate. Applications must include at least three (3) contactable referees.

Application can be addressed to the: First Secretary Administration, South African High Commission, Rue 1801 Bastos, PO. Box 1636 Yaoundé, Cameroon.

N.B: applications must be posted or hand delivered to the address above. Applications received by emails will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2018

(Applications received after the closing date will not be considered).

Enquiries: Mr. A Khoza, Telephone: 2 22 20 04 38 or 2 22 20 04 40

Email address: hhozaa@dirco.gov.za

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Also be informed that interviews will be conducted strictly in English.