The Department of Agriculture invites candidates to apply for Secretary / Office Assistant position.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Secretary / Office Assistant position at the Department of Agriculture
SECRETARY REF NO: DARDLEA/2025/11/98
Directorate: Internal Audit
SALARY: R228 321 per annum
CENTRE: Head Office Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS: Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification. Experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support service will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service legislative frameworks, policies and processes. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Advanced Computer literacy packages such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Group Wise Internet etc.). Good research and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team and independently. Willingness to occasionally work after hours when needed.
DUTIES: Overall management of the office administration functions in the Directorate. Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Senior Manager. Compile realistic schedules of appointments. Provide administrative support services in the Office of the Senior Manager. Provide support to senior
manager regarding meetings. Record minutes and communicates to relevant role-players. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Support the manager with the administration of the Office Budget. Collect and coordinate all the documents that relate to the Director/Chief Director’s budget. Remain up to date with regard to the policies and procedures applicable to senior manager work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Senior Manager. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Ms. NE
How to apply
Applications quoting relevant reference number should either be hand delivered, posted or e-mailed to the following addresses:
For Head Office: to the Director: Human Resource Management & Development, Samora Machel Building, Private Bag X11219, Riverside Park, Mbombela, (1200) or Email: dardlearecruitment-ho@mpg.gov.za
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