The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications: The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za

For Attention: Ms L Mphahlele

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

NOTE: Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance up to the level of “Top Secret”. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and include only TWO (2) documents. A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’ s licence where necessary, to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. All shortlisted candidates for all posts will be subjected to a technical/practical exercise and integrity assessment. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged by auto response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department be affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks on criminal record, citizen verification, financial records, qualification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates and pre-employment screening to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.

POST 07/91: Secretary (Ref No: SECRETARY/PRES/2026)

Salary: R228 321 per annum (level 5)

Centre: Pretoria

Requirements: A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience related to administration and secretarial duties. A minimum Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma will add an advantage.

Competencies and knowledge: Communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Organising and planning skills. Problem solving and analysis. Integrity and trust. Being able to work under pressure. Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework. Exposure to HRM&D, remuneration and benefits analysis environment.

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Directorate. Receive and screen all calls. Keep the diary accurate by recording appointments and events. Remind the Director of the meeting scheduled. Coordinate meetings by booking venues and arrange refreshments. Record minutes and decision matrix during the staff meetings of the Directorate. Maintain filling system. Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Perform delegated duties. Prepare supervisor meeting files/documents. Make travel and accommodation arrangements for staff in the Directorate. Submit all financial claims. Track Directorates submissions. Assist in administration of leave within the Directorate.

Enquiries: Ms Constance Masemola on 012 308 1742

Note: NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference number: Secretary/Pres/2026 (with no spaces)