This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECRETARIAT- EXECUTIVE STRUCTURES
Department of Small Business Development
- Reference number
- SES
- Salary
- R280 278 per annum
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Office Administration /Management, Business Administration, or a related field, as recognised by SAQA. 4 years of administrative experience in the public / private sector environment, preferably working with Top Management. A postgraduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. Computer literacy (MS Office Packages and Microsoft Teams). Have proven competencies: Basic understanding of governance and public-sector committee processes, Strong administrative and organisational skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including minute-taking, Attention to detail and ability to manage and file information accurately, Advanced data capturing and reporting skills (e.g. Excel or similar tools), Ability to handle work confidentially and professionally, Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Duties
Provide Secretariat and Governance Support Services inclusive of but not limited to providing secretariat support to departmental executive structures such as Min EXCO, EXCO and Extended EXCO, ensuring governance processes of the executive structures align with departmental policies, prescripts and approved procedures etc. Provide meeting coordination and administration services. Provide minutes, resolutions and action tracking services by taking accurate minutes during meetings and drafting minutes for review and approval. Maintain orderly, accurate and secure electronic and physical records of agendas, minutes, resolutions, and supporting documentation in line with information management and records management policies. Capture and maintain relevant data, including dates of decisions, assigned actions and completion dates, assist in producing routine reports and dashboards, such as average turnaround time for implementation of decisions and frequency of meetings held versus planned. Communicate action items and deadlines to responsible officials. Draft general correspondence such as response letters, emails, status reports and submissions and serve as a coordination point between the Executive Support unit, committee members, and Departmental officials.
Where to send your application
The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment7@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e., “REF NO: SES”
Enquiries
Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office on Tel No: (012) 394-5286/3097
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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