Senior Secretary REF NO: DBE/78/2026

Department of Basic Education
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06) 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

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. 

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You'll apply on Department of Basic Education's own site before 6 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience1+ years
Posted26 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
Department of Basic Education
Pretoria, Gauteng

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