Department of Defence Secretary Vacancies 2026 โ 9 Posts Available | No Experience Required | Apply by 24 July 2026
The Department of Defence, through the South African Military Health Service, is inviting applications for nine Secretary positions based in the North West, Western Cape and Gauteng.
These opportunities are suitable for applicants with Grade 12, as no previous work experience is required.
Available Secretary Vacancies
| Job Title | Reference Number | Posts | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary โ Area Military Health Unit North West | SG 01/24/26/11 | 1 | Potchefstroom |
| Secretary โ Area Military Health Unit Western Cape | SG 01/24/26/12 | 1 | Wynberg |
| Secretary โ Military Health Training Formation Headquarters | SG 01/24/26/13 | 1 | Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ Directorate Psychology | SG 01/24/26/14A | 1 | SAMHS Headquarters, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ Directorate Social Work | SG 01/24/26/14B | 1 | SAMHS Headquarters, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ Directorate Human Resource Management | SG 01/24/26/14C | 1 | SAMHS Headquarters, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ Chief Directorate Force Support | SG 01/24/26/14D | 1 | SAMHS Headquarters, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ 7 Medical Battalion Group | SG 01/24/26/15 | 1 | Lyttelton, Pretoria |
| Secretary โ 8 Medical Battalion Group | SG 01/24/26/16 | 1 | Lyttelton, Pretoria |
Total: 9 Secretary Posts
Salary
R237,453 โ R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Job Overview
Successful candidates will provide secretarial and administrative support to Directors and senior officials within the South African Military Health Service.
The work includes diary management, arranging meetings and travel, processing claims and invoices, drafting correspondence, maintaining filing systems and managing documents entering and leaving the Directorโs office.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- No previous work experience required.
- Computer literacy, including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound organisational abilities.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- A high level of reliability.
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
-Providing secretarial support to a Director.
-Managing appointments, events and the Directorโs diary.
-Receiving telephone calls and directing them to the appropriate officials.
-Arranging meetings, venues, refreshments and schedules.
-Preparing travel and accommodation arrangements.
-Processing travel and subsistence claims.
-Processing invoices related to the Directorโs activities.
-Taking and recording basic meeting minutes.
-Drafting routine correspondence and reports.
-Maintaining office filing systems.
-Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
-Preparing documents for meetings.
-Procuring standard office items such as stationery and refreshments.
-Administering leave and other routine personnel matters.
-Ensuring documents submitted for approval meet departmental standards.
-Keeping informed about Department of Defence policies and procedures.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed, originally signed and dated new Z83 Application Form.
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
The CV should include full details of the applicantโs:
- Qualifications
- Training
- Skills and competencies
- Knowledge
- Employment experience, where applicable
Do not attach certified documents when applying
Applicants are not required to attach certified copies of:
- Identity documents
- Qualifications
- Driverโs licences
- Other supporting documents
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified supporting documents. These documents must not be older than six months.
Important Instructions for Multiple Applications
Each vacancy has a different reference number.
Applicants who want to apply for more than one Secretary position must submit:
- A separate Z83 form for every position.
- A separate CV for every position.
- The correct reference number on each application.
- Each application to the email or address assigned to that specific vacancy.
Do not put several reference numbers on one Z83 form. Where one application contains more than one post, the Department will consider only the first position listed.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.
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