SECRETARY (X17 POSTS)

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

CENTRE :

• Defence Works Formation, Eco-Origin Office Park, Centurion
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/A17 (X2 Posts)

• DOD Logistics Support Formation, TEK Base, Lyttleton
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/B18 (X2 Posts)

• DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Durban, Mobeni East, Durban
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/C19

• DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Wallmannsthal
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/D20

• Logistics Division, Pretoria
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/E21 (X3 Posts)

• Works Maintenance Unit Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/F22

• Works Maintenance Unit KwaZulu Natal, Durban
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/G23

• Works Maintenance Unit Limpopo, Polokwane
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/H24

• Works Maintenance Unit Mpumalanga, Nelspruit
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/I25

• Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/J26

• Works Maintenance Unit North West, Potchefstroom
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/K27

• Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Cape Town
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/L28

• Works Training School, Attridgeville
Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/M29

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be bilingual.
• Computer literate.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in all MS Office packages.
• Management and negotiation abilities.
• Time management and interpersonal skills.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Financial and personnel management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Analytical and innovative thinking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound organisational skills.
• High level of reliability.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion.

DUTIES :

• Provide secretarial support services to the Director.
• Arrange appointments and meetings.
• Manage the Director’s diary.
• Receive telephone calls and refer them to the correct role player.
• Provide secretarial functions in board meetings.
• Write/type documents, memorandums, letters and reports according to CSW.
• Take minutes during meetings.
• Handle classified files and documents.
• Schedule meetings and events for the Director.
• Process travel and subsistence advances and claims for the Director.
• Make travelling arrangements.
• Book venues for meetings and events.
• Organise refreshments and set up schedules for meetings and events.
• Prepare all relevant documents for meetings.
• Receive and record correspondence.
• Operate office equipment.
• Keep updated with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for visitors.
• Scrutinise documents to determine action, information or other documents required.
• Create and maintain an effective filing system.
• Order stationery.
• Make photocopies, scan or email documentation as directed.
• Receive and transmit messages for the Director.
• Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders on behalf of the office.

ENQUIRIES :

WO1 H. Tieties
Tel No: (012) 402 2824

Ms M. Mathonsi
Tel No: (012) 402 2619

APPLICATIONS :

Department of Defence, Logistics Division
228 Visagie Street
Peterson Bothongo House 2
Pretoria, 0001

OR

Email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

NOTE :

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in their Employment Equity Plan.

CLOSING DATE :

14 November 2025 at 16h00.

Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered.

NOTE :

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department office or on the DPSA website at:

www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/

The Z83 form must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and must be accompanied by a detailed CV only, containing full particulars of the applicant’s training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. These documents should not be older than six months.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified.

Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form, together with the required documentation, for each post applied for.

If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.

If an applicant applies for more than one post on the same application form, only the first post indicated on the application will be considered.

Under no circumstances will photocopies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted.