Role Overview: Senior Secretary
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is seeking to recruit a professional Senior Secretary (Ref No: DBE/54/2026) within the Office of the Director-General (ODG Support Services) in Pretoria. This position offers a salary of R280 278 per annum. The Senior Secretary will provide high-level secretarial and general administrative support to the Directorates: Intergovernmental and Technical Support, serving as a primary point of contact for stakeholders.
Requirements & Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
- Good understanding of the operations of the public sector.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong interpersonal, office management, and telephone etiquette skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage a high workload, and write minutes.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The Senior Secretary is responsible for screening and managing telephone calls, coordinating the manager’s diary, and organizing travel itineraries. You will maintain an orderly filing system (both physical and electronic), quality-assure and route submissions, draft minutes during meetings, and assist with the consolidation of directorate reports. Managing the general tidiness and image of the office is also key.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a Z83 form and a detailed CV to LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za or hand-deliver them to the Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Closing date is 17 July 2026.
