ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/53
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: National Head Office: Office of the DC: Financial and Management Accounting
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

A recognized Degree /National Diploma in Office Management /Public Administration or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Performance planning, reporting and service delivery Improvement. Financial management. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Team leadership. Project management. Presentation, conflict management and report writing skills. Training and development. Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.

Duties

Prepare and consolidate reports for the chief directorate. Ensure a smooth document flow system in the office. Ensure compliance of return dates for memorandums and projects. Ensure quality control over the documentation received. Facilitate the convening of meetings, minute taking and implementation of decisions taken at meetings. Ensure the drafting of routine letters and memoranda, receipt of correspondence and documentation and proactively acknowledging receipt of correspondence. Process content of incoming and outgoing documentation. Ensure appropriate filing of documents. Liaise with various stakeholders. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.