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The Attorney General Office, Department of Legal Affairs, is inviting suitably qualified Seychellois nationals to apply for the below post.
Post Title: Personal Assistant
Responsible to: Attorney General/HRBMO
Location: The Link Building, Ile du Port, Mahe
Job Description
Job Summary:
The post holder must provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Attorney General, ensuring the effective coordination of schedules, correspondence, meetings, and official engagements. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and strong organisational skills to support the smooth operation of the Attorney General’s Office
The principal duties and tasks are:-
- Manage the schedule of the Attorney General to ensure his timely arrival at meetings and events;
- Update Official’s calendar whether manual or electronic;
- Manage the budget of the Attorney General Secretariat where applicable;
- Receive, reads and corresponds to correspondence as directed;
- Sort out correspondences and prioritize importance information;
- Take dictation and write official correspondence on behalf of the Attorney General;
- Answer calls and handles queries;
- Compile research on an upcoming event;
- Ensure that the Attorney General is always well prepared for meetings with the correct information;
- Prepare paper for meetings;
- Attend to members of the public or business persons on behalf of the Attorney General;
- Prepare reports, take action where necessary and keep the Attorney General well informed;
- Prepare and plan official events;
- Acts confidantes to the Attorney General;
- Keep abreast of the Organizational issues and have a good understanding of the organization’s aims and objectives and a thorough understanding of the various Government functions; Perform any other duties arising out of the shift of responsibilities of situations associated with the Attorney General’s portfolio of office.
Benefits
Salary Point: B4 – B5
Job Requirement
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Business Administration or Public Relations or Management or Social Science related;
- Degree plus five years post qualifying experiences; OR;
- Diploma in Business Administration or Public Relations of Management or Social Science related plus 7 years experiences.
Essential knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of government structure, procedures, and administrative processes relevant to the Attorney General’s Office
- Strong secretarial and administrative skills, including diary and correspondence management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to draft official correspondence
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Strong organisational, time-management, and prioritisation skills
- Ability to prepare reports, meeting papers, and briefs, and ensure the Attorney General is well-informed and prepared
- Competence in ICT applications (word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic calendars)
- Ability to liaise effectively with officials, stakeholders, and the public
How To Apply?
Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or may collect application form at the Attorney General Office, Department of Legal Affairs, Second Floor, The Link Building, Ile du Port or
Click here to download Application Form
The completed form along with a recent passport size photograph, reference, CV, copy of national identity card or passport and certificates may be delivered by hand delivery or post to:
Human Resources and Budget Management Officer
Department of Legal Affairs
P.O. Box 58
Second Floor
The Link Building
Ile du Port, Mahe
Or Electronically to: ago-vacancy@gov.sc
Closing date: 31st January 2026
Note:
In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.
