The Department of Defence is inviting applications for a Secretary position based at the Department of Defence Headquarters Unit in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
JOB DETAILS
Position: Secretary
Reference Number: CSD/32/35/26
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have:
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good typing skills
- Good written and verbal English
- Excellent secretarial skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with tact and discretion
- High level of reliability
- Ability to analyse documents and situations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Provide secretarial support to the Deputy Chief of Staff SANDF
- Receive and direct telephone calls
- Manage appointments and events
- Arrange meetings and book venues
- Organise refreshments and meeting schedules
- Make travel arrangements
- Process travel and subsistence claims
- Operate office equipment
- Record basic meeting minutes
- Draft routine correspondence and reports
- Maintain an effective filing system
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Process relevant invoices
- Procure standard office items such as stationery
- Prepare documents required for meetings
- Ensure documents submitted for approval meet required standards
- Provide general administrative support
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Applications can be submitted by:
Post:
Department of Defence Headquarters Unit
Private Bag X161
Erasmuskloof
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery:
Armscor Building 370
Corner of Nossob and Boeing Street
Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
Email: Carles.Balie@dod.mil.za
ENQUIRIES
Lt Col N. Maseti: (012) 355 5269
CLOSING DATE
16 October 2026 at 16:00
Late or faxed applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.