DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: SECRETARY

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE: SECRETARY

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026 at 16:00 (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.

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.
OTHER POSTS

POST 05/10 : SECRETARY REF NO: DHRSP/03/05/26/01
Directorate: Human Resource Strategy and Planning
Chief Directorate: HR Strategic Direction and Policy
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12(NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience Special
requirements (skills needed): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Computer literate. Good office administration and interpersonal skills, good
filing and organisational skills.

DUTIES : Record appointments, events and manage the Director’s diary. Receive
telephone calls and refer to the appropriate person. Write/type documents,
memorandums, letters and reports. Compile agenda’s and take minutes during
meetings. Arrange meetings and events for the Director. Process the travel and
subsistence claims for the Director. Identify venues, invite role players,
organize refreshments and set up schedules for meetings and events. Collect
all relevant documents for meetings. Keep a filing system. Operate office
equipment. Administer matters like the leave registers, roll call books and
telephone accounts. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationary
and refreshments. Receive visitors for the Director and provide refreshments
as necessary.

ENQUIRIES : Brig Gen H. Oelofse Tel No: (012) 355 5871
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence & Military Veterans, Directorate HR Strategy and
Planning, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001 or email to dhrs&p@dod.mil.za