Jobs · National · Correctional Services
Secretary
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Secretary post at the National Head Office of Corrections, supporting several directorates with office administration, phones, typing, records and meetings. No experience needed; suits Grade 12 applic
- Main duties: office and general administration, answering and screening phone calls, typing letters, and compiling documents and presentations.
- Records: keep proper filing systems and manage the electronic document tracking system.
- Must have: Grade 12 with typing as a subject, or another training course or qualification that lets you do the work well. Computer literacy is required. No experience is required.
- Other tasks: keep diaries and manage appointments, arrange meetings and workshops, arrange travel for conferences and hearings, and manage assets.
- Based at: National Head Office, with several directorates listed under separate reference numbers (HO 2026/11/101 to HO 2026/11/108).
- Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course or qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily.
- No experience required.
- Computer literate.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Honesty and integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Plan and organize.
- Punctuality and confidentiality.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to coordinate and organize work related tasks.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- High level of reliability.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Duties
- Execute office and general administrative duties.
- Screen and answer telephone calls.
- Type correspondence.
- Compile documentation and presentations.
- Ensure proper record management through effective filing systems.
- Manage electronic document tracking system.
- Maintain diary and manage appointments.
- Responsible for the management of document tracking system.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops etc.
- Facilitate the procurement of office equipment such as stationery.
- Perform all such tasks and duties related to the role.
- Make all transport arrangements for conferences, courses, meetings and hearings away from the office.
- Management of assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 57 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/105: SECRETARY SALARY: R237 453 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office: Office of the CDC Remand Detention (Ref: HO 2026/11/101) Directorate: Remand Administration and Case Flow Ref No: HO 2026/11/102 Directorate: Remand Detention Maintenance Ref No: HO 2026/11/103 Directorate: Service Delivery Improvement Ref No: HO 2026/11/104 Directorate: Corrections Administration Ref No: HO 2026/11/105 Directorate: Pre-Release Ref No: HO 2026/11/106 Directorate: Financial Accounting Ref No: HO 2026/11/107 Directorate: Spiritual Care Ref No: HO 2026/11/108 REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course or qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily. No experience required. Computer literate. Competencies And Attributes: Honesty and integrity. Attention to detail. Plan and organize. Punctuality and confidentiality. Service delivery and client orientation. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure. Ability to coordinate and organize work related tasks. Good telephone etiquette. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. DUTIES: Execute office and general administrative duties. Screen and answer telephone calls. Type correspondence. Compile documentation and presentations. Ensure proper record management through effective filing systems. Manage electronic document tracking system. Maintain diary and manage appointments. Responsible for the management of document tracking system. Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops etc. Facilitate the procurement of office equipment such as stationery. Perform all such tasks and duties related to the role. Make all transport arrangements for conferences, courses, meetings and hearings away from the office. Management of assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.