SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR

Department of Higher Education and Training

Directorate: TVET Curriculum And Institutional Support

Reference number: DHET 51/09/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4. A diploma (NQF Level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Assistant will be an added advantage. A minimum of one to two years’ relevant experience will be an added advantage. Computer Studies, Secretarial Studies, Office Management will be an added advantage. Proven experience in diary management, meeting coordination, document control and general office administration. Knowledge of records management, office administration procedures and basic financial administration (including petty cash and invoice processing). Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good verbal and written communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette, strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Duties

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Director. Manage the Director’s diary, schedule meetings, workshops and appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements. Prepare, format and quality-check correspondence, reports, submissions, agendas and minutes. Manage records, filing systems (manual and electronic) and document safekeeping. Handle correspondence, enquiries and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Provide reception and telephone support, including visitor management. Assist with report compilation, data capturing and maintenance of logs and registers. Provide basic financial and personnel administrative support, including procurement of standard items, invoice processing, leave administration and related office support functions. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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