Department of Defence : Secretary Jobs 2025 (x17 Posts)
Job Overview
The Department of Defence invites applications for Secretary jobs 2025 (x17 posts) across multiple locations. These roles are ideal for organized, professional individuals with strong administrative and secretarial skills. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in a reputable government department while contributing to national defence operations.
Position Details
- Number of Posts: 17
- Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
- Locations & Reference Numbers:
- Defence Works Formation, Eco-Origin Office Park, Centurion – LOGDIV/01/40/25/A17 (x2 Posts)
- DOD Logistics Support Formation, TEK Base, Lyttleton – LOGDIV/01/40/25/B18 (x2 Posts)
- DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot, Durban, Mobeni East – LOGDIV/01/40/25/C19
- DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot, Wallmannsthal – LOGDIV/01/40/25/D20
- Logistics Division, Pretoria – LOGDIV/01/40/25/E21 (x3 Posts)
- Works Maintenance Units: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape
- Works Training School, Attridgeville – LOGDIV/01/40/25/M29
- Closing Date: 14 November 2025 at 16h00
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for Secretary jobs 2025 must possess:
- Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No prior experience required
- Bilingual proficiency
- Computer literacy, including MS Office packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
- Telephone etiquette and professional conduct
- Financial and personnel management knowledge
- Analytical and innovative thinking
- High reliability, discretion, and tact
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Secretaries appointed under Secretary jobs 2025 will:
- Provide secretarial support to Directors and senior management
- Arrange appointments, meetings, and manage diaries
- Take minutes and prepare reports, letters, and memorandums
- Handle classified documents and maintain secure filing systems
- Schedule and organize meetings, events, and travel arrangements
- Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders
- Operate office equipment and manage office resources
Important Notes
- Applications must use the Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from DPSA or Public Service offices
- Download Form Here Z83 form editable OR Z83 form
- Attach a detailed CV including training, qualifications, competencies, and experience
- Certified copies of documents must be submitted upon request (not older than six months)
- Faxed or photocopied applications will not be accepted
- Successful candidates undergo Personnel Suitability Checks and security clearance processes
- Shortlisted candidates will complete two pre-entry assessments
- The Department promotes equity in race, gender, and disability representation
Why Apply
These Secretary jobs 2025 offer a competitive salary, career development, and exposure to high-level administrative work in the Department of Defence. The positions allow you to develop professional skills while contributing to national logistics and defence operations. This is a rare chance to secure a government role that values efficiency, discretion, and excellence.
How to Apply
Send applications to:
Hand Deliver:Department of Defence
Logistics Division
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria 0001
OR
Email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za
For enquiries, contact WO1 H. Tieties at (012) 402 2824 or Ms M. Mathonsi at (012) 402 2619.
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