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Secretary: Learner Development And Social Support Services

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Zwelitsha Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number DOE97/10/2026
DPSA post POST39/233
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Location Zwelitsha
Salary R237 453 – R279 708 p.a. (Level 05)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 13 Nov 2026

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Overview

Provides a secretarial /receptionist support service to the Director as follows: Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant manager. Records appointments and events in the diary of the manager.

Requirements

  • A grade 12 certificate with no experience required
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language
  • Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework
  • Proven competent knowledge of basic office adminis tration practice
  • Knowledge of procurement systems Competencies: Computer Literacy, Excellent Communication Skills, Administration Skills, People Skills, Organisational Skills, Typing and Writing Skills, Strong Leadership Skills, Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills
  • Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage

Responsibilities

  • Provides a secretarial /receptionist support service to the Director as follows: Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant manager
  • Records appointments and events in the diary of the manager
  • T ypes documents for the manager and the other staff within the unit on a word processor
  • Operate office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers
  • Provides clerical support services to the manager
  • This will entail the following: Liaises with agencies to make travel documents arrangements, Checks the arrangements when the relevant documents are received
  • Arrange meetings and events for the manager and the staff in the unit
  • Identifies venues, invites role players, organizes refreshments and set up schedul es for meetings and events
  • Processes the travel and subsistence claims for unit
  • Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the manager
  • Records basic minutes of the meetings of the manager where required
  • Drafts routine correspo ndence and reports
  • Does filing of documents for the manager
  • Administers matters like the leave register and telephone accounts
  • Handles the procurement of standard
  • Receives records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents
  • Collects all relevant documents to enable the manager to prepare for meetings
  • Remains up to date about prescript / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr. B Zenzile Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e -Recruitment Enquiries, Email: [email protected]

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