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Job Requirements
The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Good telephone etiquette; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook). Ability to think clearly and concisely, be friendly, confident, work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to multi-task and cope with workloads; General office management; Willingness to learn quickly; Accuracy and be adaptable; Planning and organisational skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for secretarial and general administrative support services to the Director. Maintaining a professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders and serve as a direct point of contact for visitors; Taking responsibility for the general organisation, tidiness and image of the Office of the Director. Handling, screening and managing incoming telephone calls, taking messages and transfer telephone calls to the Director or relevant units ensuring the efficient flow of information. Managing and coordinating the diary of the Director; Facilitating logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and appointments; Making arrangements for the Directors work related travel itinerary by coordinating transport and accommodation requirements and compiling and reconciling subsistence and travel claims; Maintaining a document management and an orderly filing system; Preparing submissions and reports; Assisting with the consolidation of the Directorate’s reports. Providing secretariat support during meetings; Managing all communications; Screening incoming and outgoing calls in the office of the Director; Performing any other duties as delegated.
What is the Salary
R269 499 per annum
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398 or Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at Recruitment@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
Apply Before:
3/27/2026
Reference No:
DBE/19/2026
Additional Information
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the