{"id":707,"date":"2025-04-19T13:29:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/?p=707"},"modified":"2025-04-19T13:29:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T11:29:19","slug":"senior-office-secretary-north-east-district-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/senior-office-secretary-north-east-district-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Office Secretary \u2013 North East District Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Masunga, Botswana<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 05 May 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:<\/strong> Permanent (Internal Re-Advertisement)<br><strong>Vacancy Circular No.:<\/strong> 15 of 2025<br><strong>Salary Scale:<\/strong> C2 (P156,336 \u2013 P185,868 per annum)<br><strong>Leave:<\/strong> 25 working days per annum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>North East District Council<\/strong> invites applications from <strong>qualified Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (MLG&amp;TA) employees only<\/strong> for the position of <strong>Senior Office Secretary<\/strong>. This is an internal re-advertisement open exclusively to public officers serving within the Ministry, and the position is tenable in Masunga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of the Job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide comprehensive secretarial and office management services to Deputy Heads of Departments or Deputy Directors performing managerial and administrative duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Screen and direct clients to the appropriate offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Type letters, reports, savingrams, and minutes in accordance with set standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Manage the office diary and oversee daily administrative operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Supervise and manage the performance of junior staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Retrieve and process data for preparing official information and reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Provide administrative support within divisions, units, or departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Undertake any additional duties as assigned by management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications and Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>i. Direct Entry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies (NDSS\/HNDSS), Business Skills, Office Management (BOM), or Office Management and Technology (BOMT) or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum of <strong>two years\u2019 experience<\/strong> in secretarial services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ii. Promotion Consideration:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serving officers with at least <strong>two years<\/strong> of experience at the level of Office Secretary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Competencies Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>-Timely Decision Making<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Time Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Drive for Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Written Communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Customer Focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Ethics and Values<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Integrity and Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical Aid Scheme:<\/strong> Optional; Government pays 50%, employee pays 50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contributory Pension Scheme:<\/strong> Government contributes 15%, employee contributes 5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name, contact details, address, and certified copy of Omang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copies of academic certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least <strong>two (2)<\/strong> recent work-related references (12 months or less, with dates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of first appointment, current post, and appointment letter to current position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All applications must be routed through the <strong>Permanent Secretary, Council Secretary, or Director\/Head of Department<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications not routed correctly will <strong>not be considered<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only <strong>shortlisted candidates<\/strong> will be contacted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scanned, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLICATION PROCESS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/bwjobs\/apply-for-senior-office-secretary-north-east-district-council\/\">APPLY HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/general-assistants-x3-posts-fedics-tsebo-solutions-group-apply-by-10-may-2026\/\">General Assistants (X3 Posts) \u2013 Fedics (Tsebo Solutions Group) \u2013 Apply by 10 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/waiter-fedics-tsebo-solutions-group-apply-by-10-may-2026\/\">Waiter \u2013 Fedics (Tsebo Solutions Group) \u2013 Apply by 10 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/cashiers-x2-posts-fedics-tsebo-solutions-group-apply-by-10-may-2026\/\">Cashiers (X2 Posts) \u2013 Fedics (Tsebo Solutions Group) \u2013 Apply by 10 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/hygiene-assistant-tsebo-cleaning-hygiene-solutions-swellendam-apply-by-04-may-2026\/\">Hygiene Assistant \u2013 Tsebo Cleaning &amp; Hygiene Solutions (Swellendam) \u2013 Apply by 04 May 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/cleaner-tsebo-cleaning-hygiene-solutions-upington-apply-by-30-april-2026\/\">Cleaner \u2013 Tsebo Cleaning &amp; Hygiene Solutions (Upington) \u2013 Apply by 30 April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location: Masunga, BotswanaClosing Date: 05 May 2025Employment Type: Permanent (Internal Re-Advertisement)Vacancy Circular No.: 15 of 2025Salary Scale: C2 (P156,336 \u2013 P185,868 per annum)Leave: 25 working days per annum Overview The North East District Council invites applications from qualified Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs (MLG&amp;TA) employees only for the position of Senior Office Secretary. This is an internal re-advertisement open exclusively to public officers serving within the Ministry, and the position is tenable in Masunga. 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