Senior Secretary
Department of Basic Education · Pretoria, South Africa
Closes 6 November (in 3 days)
- Employer
- Department of Basic Education
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Salary
- R280 278 per year
- Level
- Senior Secretary (Level 06)
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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About the job
REF NO: DBE/78/2026 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 c lerical 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. NOTE: The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. 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 d irect 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. SALARY: R280 278 per annum (Level 06) CENTRE: Pretoria ENQUIRIES: Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services Chief Directorate: Care and Support in Schools Directorate: Psychosocial Support
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