SecretaryPretoria

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 101 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/120: SECRETARY REF NO: CCL 05/2026 (X1 POST) Component Head: Corporate Communication & Liaison
SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA). Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge, skills and competencies: General Computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook). Demonstrate competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good verbal and written communication skills. Sound planning, organizing, administrative and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Be willing to work under pressure and extended hours.
DUTIES: Render secretarial and administrative support services to the Office of the Component Head: Corporate Communication and Liaison. Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and enquiries. Type reports, correspondence, minutes, agendas and other official documents. Handle confidential documents and information. Keep records of minutes and monitor the flow of documents within the office. Liaise with internal Components, Sections and external stakeholders on matters relating to the Office; Manage the diary, appointments and schedules of the Component Head. Receive and attend to visitors in a professional manner; Remind the Component Head of scheduled meetings, appointments and deadlines. Ensure the procurement and serving of refreshments during meetings. Arrange and book venues for meetings, workshops and conferences. Make travel and accommodation arrangements and process related claims. Maintain an effective record- keeping, filing and bring-forward system. Operate standard office equipment such as telephones, computers and photocopiers. Render general reception services.
ENQUIRIES: Capt NM Pretorius / W/O TB Tshabalala at 082 778 3708 / 082 906 7372
APPLICATIONS: E-mailed to MashiloaneK@saps.gov.za Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: 152 Johannes Ramakhoase Street, Telkom Towers North, Pretoria. Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area. Applications forwarded by post to be addressed to The Section Head: Corporate Support, (Attention: Captain Pretorius / W/O Tshabalala), Corporate Support, South African Police Service, Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment. Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026 at 16:00