Government EntityAgriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)
    LocationMbombela, Mpumalanga
    Reference NumberDARDLEA/2026/08/79 Directorate: Strategic Planning and Policy Development Services
    SalaryR237 453 per annum
    Centre / LocationHead Office
    Closing DateSeptember 11, 2026
    Source and Applicationdardlea.mpg.gov.za

    POST 31/324 : SECRETARY REF NO: DARDLEA/2026/08/79 Directorate: Strategic Planning and Policy Development Services SALARY : R237 453 per annum CENTRE : Head Office REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus a recognised Secretarial Diploma or related qualification. Experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services. Driver’s license will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service legislative frameworks, policies and processes. Good interpersonal and organisational 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 Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

    Requirements

    Grade 12 plus a recognised Secretarial Diploma or related qualification. Experience in rendering secretarial/administrative support services. Driver’s license will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service legislative frameworks, policies and processes. Good interpersonal and organisational 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.

    Source / Circular Reference

    dardlea.mpg.gov.za