This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SECRETARY

Department of Police

Reference number: FS14/06/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Office of the District commissioner: Mangaung
Province: Free State
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF Level 4; Tertiary qualifications and developmental courses may serve as an advantage; Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; Must be a South African citizen of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: General computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Power Point and 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

Direct your application to the following addresses: Courier Address: No. Metpol Building, 126 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein / Postal Address: The Provincial Recruitment Office, Human Resource Management, Private Bag X20501, Bloemfontein, 9300 or email to: Jackson@saps.gov.za;GaileleIF@saps.gov.za fsprov.recruitact@saps.gov.za LoubserL3@saps.gov.za GaosenkweTKR@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

Lt Col Jackson / W/O Gailele / CAC Loubser/ PO Maseloa / PO Moeketse / SAC Monaghan/ PO Gaosenkwe Tel No: (051) 5076807 / 6419 / 6420 / 6455

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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