Department Of Defence Entry Level Secretary

Listed on: March 23, 2026
Location Gauteng
Closing Date 27/03/2026

Description

The Department of Defence is offering a Secretary Position in Pretoria to support daily office operations within the department. The role involves performing general administrative duties such as managing correspondence, maintaining records and filing systems, capturing data, and assisting with office coordination tasks. Successful candidates will contribute to ensuring efficient and organised administrative processes while gaining valuable experience in a structured government environment.

Location: Mobile Deployment Wing, Pretoria

Position Title: Secretary (Procurement Unit)
Reference Number: PROCUREMENT UNIT/02/08/26/01
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

No Experience required

Skills & Competencies

Typing skills

Good people skills

High level of reliability

Sound organisational skills

Excellent secretarial skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Ability to act with tact and discretion

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Language proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations

Analytical and innovative thinking as well as problem solving skills

Duties

Keep a filing system

Keep Manager’s directory

Operate office equipment

Organise social functions

Order and purchase stationary

Handle S&T advances and claims

Provide a Secretarial Support Service

Deal with classified files and documents

Arrange meetings and events for Manager

Collect all relevant documents for meetings

Be responsible for the roll call of the Unit daily

Keep updated with departmental policy and procedures

Write/type documents, memorandums, letters and reports

Prepare briefing notes for the Manager as required/requested

Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements

Record appointments and events and manage the Manager’s diary

Receive Telephone calls and refer to the correct role players

Co-ordinate logistical arrangements for meetings and visitors

Process the travel and subsistence (S&T) claims for the Manager

Provide secretarial functions and take minutes during board meetings

Remain abreast with the procedures and processes in the Manager’s office

Monitor the Unit monthly leave register and telephone bills for payment

Identify venues, invite role players, and organise meeting refreshments

Record minutes/decisions, communicate to role players and follow-up on progress

Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information required for meetings

How to Apply

Download Z83

Send Applications to: mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za

Hand deliver: Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion

Send Applications to: Department of Defence, SA Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing Snake Valley Road, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane 0143

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