Assistant Director: Administrative Secretary
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office: Office of the DC: Financial and Management Accounting Ref No: HO 2026/11/53 Office of the DC: Health Care Services Ref No: HO 2026/11/54 Office of the DC: Community Programmes and Liaison Ref No: HO 2026/11/55, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- 3 administrative secretary posts at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in office management or public admin
- 3-5 years' relevant experience
- Valid driver's licence
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/57. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
A recognized Degree /National Diploma in Office Management /Public Administration or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Performance planning, reporting and service delivery Improvement. Financial management. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Facilitation skills. Plan, organize, lead and control. Team leadership. Project management. Presentation, conflict management and report writing skills. Training and development. Time management. Confidentiality. Coaching and mentoring. Understanding of public service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Influence and impact. Applied strategic thinking. Willingness to travel.
Duties:
Prepare and consolidate reports for the chief directorate. Ensure a smooth document flow system in the office. Ensure compliance of return dates for memorandums and projects. Ensure quality control over the documentation received. Facilitate the convening of meetings, minute taking and implementation of decisions taken at meetings. Ensure the drafting of routine letters and memoranda, receipt of correspondence and documentation and proactively acknowledging receipt of correspondence. Process content of incoming and outgoing documentation. Ensure appropriate filing of documents. Liaise with various stakeholders. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.