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Administrative Assistant
Linked to the term of office of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters)
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Administrative assistant (2 posts) supporting the Commission on Khoi-San Matters with filing, documents, diaries, meetings and office admin. Suits people with office admin experience.
- Manage a filing system and the flow of documents, and keep records in the right registers.
- Support the Commission with meeting, workshop, public hearing and outreach paperwork, including agendas, minutes and reports.
- Draft memoranda and correspondence, and manage the Commission's diaries.
- Arrange travel and logistics, manage telephone and communication systems, and order stationery and equipment.
- Must have a Grade 12 or equivalent, a certificate in Office Management or Secretarial Studies, and at least one year of office management and administration experience.
- Based in Pretoria. Applications by post to Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083, by hand to 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, or by email to DTARecruit202621@cogta.gov.za. Quote ref 2026/21. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification plus a certificate in Office Management/Secretarial Studies with at least one (1) year experience in office management and administration.
- A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage.
- Core competencies:
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Communication (written & verbal).
- Honesty and integrity.
- Planning and organising.
- Telephone etiquette.
- Computer literacy.
- Technical Competencies:
- Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general administration.
Duties
- The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Develop and manage an efficient filing system and flow of documents for the Commission:
- Receive and distribute documents to members of the Commission on Khoi-San matters.
- Record documents in the appropriate registers.
- File and manage the paperwork of the Commission.
- Establish effective document tracking systems.
- Provide secretarial support services to the Commission:
- Co-ordinate and prepare documentation for the Commission’s meetings/ workshops/public hearing and outreaches.
- Compile agenda, attendance registers, minutes and reports.
- Draft memoranda and any other correspondence as directed by the Secretariat or Commission.
- Manage the diaries of the Commission, Promote effective diary co-ordination.
- Provide administrative support services:
- Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings, workshops, public hearing and conferences.
- Manage the telephone and communication systems in the office.
- Purchase and order stationery and equipment.
- Manage inventory and equipment within the office.
- Make copies, fax and email documents as required.
How to apply
Applications may be posted to: Directorate: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia, 1 Building, Pretoria or email DTARecruit202621@cogta.gov.za
For attention:Director: Human Resource Management
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Enquiries
Ms RS Mogaladi Tel No: (012) 065 3450
Notes from the department
Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 73 · open the PDF
POST 36/76: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REF NO: 2026/21 (X2 POSTS) (Linked to the term of office of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters) SALARY: R237 453 per annum. plus 37% in lieu of benefits CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification plus a certificate in Office Management/Secretarial Studies with at least one (1) year experience in office management and administration. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage. Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (written & verbal). Honesty and integrity. Planning and organising. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general administration. DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and manage an efficient filing system and flow of documents for the Commission: Receive and distribute documents to members of the Commission on Khoi-San matters. Record documents in the appropriate registers. File and manage the paperwork of the Commission. Establish effective document tracking systems. Provide secretarial support services to the Commission: Co-ordinate and prepare documentation for the Commission’s meetings/ workshops/public hearing and outreaches. Compile agenda, attendance registers, minutes and reports. Draft memoranda and any other correspondence as directed by the Secretariat or Commission. Manage the diaries of the Commission, Promote effective diary co-ordination. Provide administrative support services: Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings, workshops, public hearing and conferences. Manage the telephone and communication systems in the office. Purchase and order stationery and equipment. Manage inventory and equipment within the office. Make copies, fax and email documents as required. ENQUIRIES: Ms RS Mogaladi Tel No: (012) 065 3450 APPLICATIONS: Applications may be posted to: Directorate: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia, 1 Building, Pretoria or email DTARecruit202621@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Director: Human Resource Management NOTE: Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.