Senior Secretary
Department
Department of Defence
Location
Pretoria 8, Gauteng
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05) · Level 05
Closing date
23 Oct 2026
Reference number
CDHRM/33/36/26
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number CDHRM/33/36/26.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
A minimum of Grade 12/NQF Level 4. Secretarial experience will be an advantage. Special requirements (skills needed): Language skills and the ability to communication well with people at different levels. Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) and good telephone etiquette. Sound organisational skills. Good inter-personal skills. High level of reliability. Good communication skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Duties
Provide a secretarial support service to the Director. Receive telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role. Record appointments and events in the dairy of the Director. Operate office equipment like fax and photocopying machine. Liaises with travelling agencies to make travelling arrangements for Chief Director. Processes travel and subsistence claims for Director. Follow up the arrangements and discuss with the Chief Director when the relevant documents are received to ensure that the Director endorsed the accommodation prior confirmation. Arrange meetings and events for Director. Book venues, invites role player, organise refreshments and set up schedules for meetings and events. Process all invoices that emanate from activities of the work of the Director. Records basic minutes of the meetings of the Director. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Establish and mainta
Enquiries
Brigadier General M.J. Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 339 5019/Leading Seaman T.B. Leburu Tel No: (012) 339 5001 9 ANNEXURE C
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.
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