DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: SECRETARY

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: SECRETARY

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three
(3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by
applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a
criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application
before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not
submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate
applications for each post.

Applications submitted via email will be
acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will
not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have
not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships
of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to
disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
MANAEGEMENT ECHELON

POST 29/53 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/211
Directorate: Financial And Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job related skills: Good telephone etiquette.
Sound organisational ability. Good people skills. Computer literacy. Ability to
communicate well with people at different levels and from different
backgrounds (both written and verbal). Ability to act with tact and discretion.

DUTIES : Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive
telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary.
Type documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit. Operate
office equipment e.g. computers and photocopiers. Provide a clerical support
service to the Senior Manager. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel
arrangements. Check arrangements when relevant documents are received.
Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager and the staff in the unit.
Identifies venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and sets up
schedules for meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims
for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of
the senior manager. Records basic minutes of meetings of the senior manager
where required. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Do filing of
documents for the senior manager and the unit where necessary. Administer
matters like leave registers and telephonic accounts. Receive, records and
distributes all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle the procurement of
standard items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collects all relevant
documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remains up to date
with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work
environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager.
Study the relevant public service and the departmental prescripts / policies and
other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
Keep abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the
senior manager.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Dipudi Tel No: (018) 388 7138

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr
James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735
or by email to Post211@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males and African, Indian and White
Females and Persons with Disabilities.