SENIOR SECRETARY

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services Chief Directorate: Care and Support in Schools Directorate: Psychosocial Support

Reference number: DBE/78/2026
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent; One (1) year relevant experience in rendering secretarial or administrative support services to senior management will serve as an added advantage; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, departmental policies and public service regulatory frameworks; Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality and manage multiple tasks; Good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relations, organisational and planning skills, telephone etiquette, record management, minute-taking and report writing skills; Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams); A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support services to the Director: Psychosocial Support; Managing the diary of the Director by scheduling meetings, appointments and events; Receiving, screening and direct telephone calls and correspondence; Drafting routing correspondence, submissions, reports and presentations; Coordinating meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on resolutions; Managing incoming and outgoing documents and ensure proper filing and records management systems are maintained in line with departmental policies and the National Archives and Records Service requirements; Arranging travel and accommodation for the Director and process related claims; Maintaining logistical and administrative support workshops, meetings and stakeholder engagement; Maintaining office supplies and ensuring the efficient functioning of the office; Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director.

Where to send your application

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application HR@dbe.gov.za in PDF format. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

Note

The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.