DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE- SECRETARY (X7 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE- SECRETARY (X7 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and
faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted.

The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of
appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and
research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) preentry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the
candidate’s suitability.

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Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback
within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of
applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s)
please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates
will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of
the prescribed rules.

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POST 41/17 : SECRETARY REF NO: ARMYHQ/01/41/25/08 (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : SA Army Headquarters Unit, Dequar Road, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. Secretarial/Administration
experience will be an added advantage. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Good Communication skills. Language proficiency in English (written and
verbal). Sound planning, organisational, and coordinating skills. Good
telephone etiquette. Computer literate (i.e. MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS
Excel). Ability to interact well with people at all levels. Ability to pay attention to
details. Must be creative and innovative. Excellent secretary skills. High level
of reality. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to search and analyse
documents and situations. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a
confidential clearance within a year.

DUTIES : A successful candidate will be required to perform the following duties: Receive
telephone calls and refer to the correct role players. Provide secretarial
functions in board meetings. Type/write documents, memorandums, letters,
and reports. Deal with classified documents and files. Arrange venues and
events, and invite role players. Arrange accommodations and traveling
substance S&T advances and claims for the Chief Director Force Structure
Elements.

ENQUIRIES : WO2 X.M. Mpongoshe/ Ms E.T. Nyakhulalini Tel No: (012) 355 1455/1602
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army Headquarters Unit (Army Headquarters)
Dequar Road, Private Bag X981, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at SA Army
Headquarters Unit, No 1 Dequar Road or email to: putswelitlhakanyane@dod.mil.za

NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity i