Secretary
Company: Department of Defence
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Description
Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the Director and relevant office. Manage the Director’s schedule, handle communication, coordinate meetings, and ensure smooth daily operations in line with departmental policies and confidentiality standards.
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Defence Works Formation, Eco-Origin Office Park, Centurion — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/A17(2 Posts) - DOD Logistics Support Formation, TEK Base, Lyttleton — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/B18(2 Posts) - DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot, Durban (Mobeni East) — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/C19 - DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot, Wallmannsthal — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/D20 - Logistics Division, Pretoria — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/E21(3 Posts) - Works Maintenance Unit Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/F22 - Works Maintenance Unit KwaZulu-Natal, Durban — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/G23 - Works Maintenance Unit Limpopo, Polokwane — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/H24 - Works Maintenance Unit Mpumalanga, Nelspruit — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/I25 - Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/J26 - Works Maintenance Unit North West, Potchefstroom — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/K27 - Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Cape Town — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/L28 - Works Training School, Atteridgeville — Ref No:
LOGDIV/01/40/25/M29
Responsibilities
- Manage the Director’s diary, appointments, and meetings.
- Prepare, type, and edit correspondence, reports, and memorandums.
- Take minutes during meetings and maintain accurate records.
- Handle confidential documents and manage filing systems.
- Arrange travel, accommodation, and meeting logistics.
- Coordinate communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Process travel and subsistence claims and other administrative documents.
- Maintain stationery supplies and operate office equipment.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
- No prior experience required.
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Skills & Competencies
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English & another official language)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Discretion, reliability, and interpersonal proficiency
How to Apply
📅 Closing Date: 14 November 2025 at 16h00
(Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered.)
📝 Application Form:
- Use the new Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or download from the DPSA website.
- The form must be originally signed and dated by the applicant.
- Attach a detailed CV with full details of your qualifications, training, and experience.
- Do not attach certified copies of qualifications or ID at this stage (only required for shortlisted candidates).
📧 Submit Applications To:
Department of Defence, Logistics Division
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
or email: [email protected]
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Submit a separate Z83 form for each post applied for.
- Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 months of the closing date.
- Successful candidates will undergo personnel suitability and security checks.
- The Department aims to promote employment equity through this recruitment process.
How to Apply
Send your CV and documents to [email protected]