This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECRETARY
Department of Defence
- Reference number
- SG 01/24/26/13
- Salary
- R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre
- Military Heath Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required. Special requirements (Skills needed): Language skills and the ability to communication well with people at the different levels. Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and power Point) and good telephone etiquette. Sound organisational skills. Good inter-personal skills. High level of reliability. Good communication skills. Ability to act with tact discretion.
Duties
Provide secretarial support service, to the Director. Record appointments and events (manage the Director diary). Receive telephone calls and refer to the correct role players. Records appointments and events in the diary of the director. Operate office equipment like fax and photocopying machine. Liaises with travelling agencies to make travelling arrangements for Chief Director. Process travels and substances claims for Director. Follow up the arrangements and discuss with the Chief Director when the relevant documents are received to ensure that the Director endorsed the accommodation prior to confirmation. Arrange meetings and events for Director. Book venues, Invites role player, organise refreshments and set up schedules for meetings and events. Process all invoices that emanate from activities of the work of the Director. Records basic minutes of the meeting of the Director. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Establish and maintain filing system in the office of the Director. Administer matters like leave for the Director. Handle the procumbent of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc. Collect all relevant documents to enable the director to prepare for the meetings. Manage all correspondence in and out of the Director’s office. Ensure that documents are submitted for the Director’s approval adhere to set norms and standards. Remain Abreast with the procedure and processes that apply in the DOD to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Study the relevant Public Servant and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
Where to send your application
Department Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Service Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane 0143 or hand deliver to Military Health Training Formation 09 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria or email to Andisa.Teka@dod.mil.za
Enquiries
Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi Tel No: (012) 674 6125/6221
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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