Administrative Assistant for Pretoria, South Africa

An on-site contract role in Pretoria supporting U.S. diplomatic humanitarian operations.

What it offers

• Full-time, on-site contract in Pretoria, South Africa
• Salary commensurate with local compensation for an equivalent FSN-08 position

Who can apply

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0–2 years of relevant administrative, office management, or executive support experience
• Legally authorized to work daily in Pretoria, South Africa
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

What you'll do

• Maintain calendars and schedules
• Coordinate travel logistics, including authorizations, visas, lodging, and vouchers
• Process administrative requests in State Department systems (ILMS, RSO access, myServices, e-travel)
• Organize meetings and events, manage logistics and invitations
• Maintain DHR contacts database and serve as a point of contact
• Take notes, manage filing systems, and support onboarding
• Draft, edit, and clear memos and documents
• Research, collect, and analyze data for reports and requests
• Track deadlines, manage records retention, and update trackers
• Escort guests and manage Time and Attendance reports
• Obtain quotes and prepare purchase orders
• Provide administrative support during domestic or international travel for disaster response

How to apply

• Email rderamo@credence-llc.com
• Attach resume and cover letter
• Resume must include only: Name, telephone number, and email address
• Cover letter must include:
  • One-paragraph summary of recent and relevant experience
  • Responses to requested personal information (Full Legal Name, telephone, email, city/country of residence, country of citizenship, highest education and years of experience, willingness for background check, willingness to travel, languages, availability date, desired compensation)

Good to know

• Supervision by a DOS government technical manager and Team Credence contract supervisor
• May require regional or international travel to support disaster and humanitarian response