This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SECRETARY

Department of Police

Reference number: KZN
Salary: R237 453. per annum (level 5)
Centre: eThekwini District: DDC
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA). Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills General computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS And Competencies PowerPoint and MS Outlook). Demonstrate competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good verbal and written communication skills. Sound planning, organizing, administrative and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Be willing to work under pressure and extended hours.

Duties

To provide secretarial support functions in the relevant office. Type reports, letters, memoranda and monitor flow of documents to and from the relevant office. Manage the diary of the Head of the office for internal and external engagements. Co-ordinate travel arrangements, including accommodation and subsistence allowances as well as claims. Maintain an updated filing system in the relevant office. Distribute correspondence and circulars to the relevant stakeholders and keep a register of all incoming and outgoing post up to date. Handle routine correspondence, send and receive e-mails and faxes immediately. Answer and make telephone calls on behalf of the Head of the office and take messages professionally. Provide support during meetings and workshops involving the relevant office. Handle confidential documents. Be able to operate standard equipment (fax, photocopy machine, telephone, computers, etc.). Host and serving of refreshments to visitors during meetings. Manage the inventory of the relevant office. Be willing to work extended hours.

Where to send your application

Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: The Provincial Commissioner: Provincial Recruitment, 15 Bramficher Road, Durban 4000 (Servamus Building) Or can be posted in the following address: The Provincial Commissioner: Provincial Recruitment, P.O. Box 1965, Durban 4000 (For attention: Lt Colonel S.N Zondo) Via Email: KZN:Prov:HRPA:Zondo SN - Lt Col ZondoSN@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Machaie PL - Capt MachaieP@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Recruitment:Nkosi SV - PPO NkosiS2@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Petersen HD - SAC PetersenH@saps.gov.za Mbokazi Sby- MbokaziSS@saps.gov.za Moodley Shaun MoodleyS3@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

Lieutenant Colonel S N Zondo/Captain Machaie /SAC Nkosi/AC Petersen/PO Moodley Tel No: (031) 325-4808 / 6194 / 4957/6404/6403

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 9 September 2026.

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