SECRETARY (X17 POSTS)

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Department of Defence

SECRETARY (X17 POSTS)

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)


Closing Date: 14 November 2025 at 16h00

Note: Applications received after the closing date or faxed copies will not be considered.

Centres and Reference Numbers

Centre Location Reference No. Posts Defence Works Formation Eco-Origin Office Park, Centurion LOGDIV/01/40/25/A17 X2 DOD Logistics Support Formation TEK Base, Lyttleton LOGDIV/01/40/25/B18 X2 DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Mobeni East, Durban LOGDIV/01/40/25/C19 X1 DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Wallmannsthal LOGDIV/01/40/25/D20 X1 Logistics Division Pretoria LOGDIV/01/40/25/E21 X3 Works Maintenance Unit Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth LOGDIV/01/40/25/F22 X1 Works Maintenance Unit KwaZulu-Natal, Durban LOGDIV/01/40/25/G23 X1 Works Maintenance Unit Limpopo, Polokwane LOGDIV/01/40/25/H24 X1 Works Maintenance Unit Mpumalanga, Nelspruit LOGDIV/01/40/25/I25 X1 Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley LOGDIV/01/40/25/J26 X1 Works Maintenance Unit North West, Potchefstroom LOGDIV/01/40/25/K27 X1 Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Cape Town LOGDIV/01/40/25/L28 X1 Works Training School Atteridgeville LOGDIV/01/40/25/M29 X1

Requirements

  • Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
  • Experience: No prior experience required.
  • Skills & Competencies:
    • Bilingual and computer literate (MS Office packages).
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Time management, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
    • Telephone etiquette and organizational skills.
    • Management, negotiation, and analytical thinking skills.
    • Ability to act with tact, discretion, and reliability.

Duties

  • Provide secretarial support service to the Director.
  • Manage the Director’s diary, appointments, and telephone calls.
  • Prepare and type documents, letters, memorandums, and reports.
  • Take and record minutes during meetings.
  • Handle and file classified documents appropriately.
  • Process travel and subsistence claims, make travel arrangements, and organize venues.
  • Prepare meeting documents and coordinate logistics for visitors and events.
  • Maintain an effective filing and record system.
  • Order stationery, make photocopies, scan, and email documentation as required.
  • Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders on behalf of the office.

Enquiries

  • WO1 H. Tieties – Tel: (012) 402 2824
  • Ms M. Mathonsi – Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Submit applications to:

Department of Defence
Logistics Division
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2,
Pretoria, 0001
📧 Email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

Important Information

  • Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website:
    🔗 https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
  • Form must be originally signed and dated, accompanied by a detailed CV only.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and documents (not older than six months).
  • Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.
  • Photostat or faxed copies will not be accepted.
  • Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks and Security Clearance.
  • Shortlisted candidates will complete two (2) pre-entry assessments (practical and ethical).
  • Appointment will be subject to a 12-month probation period.

Employment Equity:
The Department of Defence is committed to the achievement of employment equity (race, gender, and disability). Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representivity as per the Employment Equity Plan.

Advertised on DPSA Circular 40 of 2025

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