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SECRETARY

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Salary band

R 237 453

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/183

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About this role

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate

Corporate Services

Location

KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

Salary

R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Job related skills: Good telephone etiquette. Sound organisational ability. Good people skills. Computer literacy. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds (both written and verbal). Ability to act with tact and discretion.

Duties

Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events in the diary. Type documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. computers and photocopiers. Provide a clerical support service to the Senior Manager. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Check arrangements when relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager and the staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and sets up schedules for meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the senior manager. Records basic minutes of meetings of the senior manager

Enquiries

Ms N Ziqubu Tel No: (033) 264 9515

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Closing Date

07 August 2026

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate
·Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc
·) Job related skills: Good telephone etiquette
·Sound organisational ability
·Good people skills
·Computer literacy
·Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds (both written and verbal)
·Ability to act with tact and discretion

Key Duties

·Provide a secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director
·Receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager
·Record appointments and events in the diary
·Type documents for the senior manager and other staff within the unit
·Operate office equipment e
·computers and photocopiers
·Provide a clerical support service to the Senior Manager
·Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements
·Check arrangements when relevant documents are received
·Arrange meetings and events for the senior manager and the staff in the unit

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the SECRETARY position at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development?+

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What is the salary for the SECRETARY position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 237 453. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the SECRETARY application close?+

The closing date for this position is 7 August 2026 - 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.