Secretary: Learner Development And Social Support Services

In brief

**Overview** This position is for a Secretary within the Chief Directorate: Learner Development and Social Support Services at the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The role is based at the Head Office in Zwelitsha and offers a salary between R237,453 and R279,708 per annum (Level 05). **What you will do** The Secretary will provide secretarial and receptionist support to the Director. This includes receiving and directing telephone calls, managing the manager's diary, and typing documents for the manager and unit staff. The role also involves operating office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers. Clerical support duties include: * Liaising with agencies for travel arrangements and checking travel documents. * Arranging meetings and events for the manager and unit staff, including identifying venues, inviting participants, organizing refreshments, and setting schedules. * Processing travel and subsistence claims for the unit. * Processing invoices related to the manager's activities. * Taking basic minutes at manager's meetings when required. * Drafting routine correspondence and reports. * Filing documents for the manager. * Administering matters such as the leave register and telephone accounts. * Handling standard procurement. * Receiving, recording, and distributing all incoming and outgoing documents. * Collecting relevant documents to assist the manager in preparing for meetings. * Staying informed about applicable policies and procedures to ensure efficient support to the Director. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 certificate. * No experience required. * Effective communication skills (written and verbal). * A good command of the English language. * Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework. * Proven competent knowledge of basic office administration practice. * Knowledge of procurement systems. * Competencies: Computer Literacy, Excellent Communication Skills, Administration Skills, People Skills, Organisational Skills, Typing and Writing Skills, Strong Leadership Skills, Basic financial recording, minute taking, and report writing skills. * Knowledge of the Education Sector will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** Individuals with a Grade 12 certificate, effective communication skills in English, and knowledge of public service legislative framework and basic office administration practice. The ideal candidate should be computer literate, possess strong organizational, typing, writing, and people skills, and be capable of basic financial recording, minute taking, and report writing. No prior experience is required for this position. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-doe97-10-2026 Source: govpage

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