Assistant Director: Administrative Secretary
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office: Office of the DC: Financial and Management Accounting, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office: Office of the DC: Financial and Management Accounting, South Africa
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Level
- Assistant Director (mid-level)
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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About the job
REQUIREMENTS: A recognized Degree /National Diploma in Office Management /Public Administration or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Performance planning, reporting and service delivery Improvement. Financial management. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Team leadership. Project management. Presentation, conflict management and report writing skills. Training and development. Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integri ty and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Prepare and consolidate reports for the chief directorate. Ensure a smooth document flow system in the office. Ensure compliance of return dates for memorandums and projects. Ensure quality control over the documentation received. Facilitate the convening of meetings, minute taking and implementation of decisions taken at meetings. Ensure the drafting of routine letters and memoranda, receipt of correspondence and documentation and proactively acknowledging receipt of correspondence. Process content of incoming and outgoing documentation. Ensure appropriate filing of documents. Liaise with various stakeholders. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office: Office of the DC: Financial and Management Accounting Ref No: HO 2026/11/53 Office of the DC: Health Care Services Ref No: HO 2026/11/54 Office of the DC: Community Programmes and Liaison Ref No: HO 2026/11/55 ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
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