The Department of Correctional Services invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Secretary Vacancies (X5 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 2nd June 2025
POST: SECRETARY(X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum
CENTRE :
- National Head Office: Office of the National Commissioner Ref No: HO 2025/05/31
- National Head Office: Office of the CDC Human Resource Management and Development Ref No: HO 2025/05/32
- National Head Office: Office of the Director HR Administration and Utilization Ref No: HO 2025/05/33
- National Head Office: Office of the Director Procurement Administration Ref No: HO 2025/05/34
- National Head Office: Office of the Director Logistics Ref No: HO 2025/05/35
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course or qualification that will enable the person to perform work satisfactorily.
- Computer literate.
Competencies And Attributes:
- Honesty and integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Plan and organize.
- Punctuality and confidentiality.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to coordinate and organize work related tasks.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- High level of reliability.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
DUTIES :
- Execute office and general administrative duties.
- Screen and answer telephone calls.
- Type correspondence.
- Compile documentation and presentations.
- Ensure proper record management through effective filing systems.
- Manage electronic document tracking system.
- Maintain diary and manage appointments.
- Responsible for the management of document tracking system.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops etc.
- Facilitate the procurement of office equipment such as stationery.
- Perform all such tasks and duties related to the role.
- Make all transport arrangements for conferences, courses, meetings and hearings away from the office.
- Management of assets.
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CLOSING DATE : 02 June 2025 @ 15h45.
ENQUIRIES : National Head Office: Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: (012) 307 2079 / Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
APPLICATIONS :
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) or you can email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za.
CHECK OUT 30 COMMON SECRETARY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS HERE
NOTE :
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification.
Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested
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