DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: SECRETARY (X2 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 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.
All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one
will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the
posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment. 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 the high volume 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 re-advertise 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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 33/70 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/221
Directorate: Forensic Investigations
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent. 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 : Mr M Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post221@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured,
Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
POST 33/71 : SECRETARY REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/222
Directorate: Strategic Institutional Partnerships
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12
Certificate or relevant equivalent. 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 : Mr I Mokalapa Tel No: (012) 312 8257
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0001 Or by email to Post222@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian
and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

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