The Department of Health invites suitable qualified applicants to apply for Entry level Secretary vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 09 January 2026
Entry level Secretary vacancies at the Department of Health
- Reference Number: REFS/024367
- Directorate: Clinical Support
- Number of Posts: 2
- Package: R 228 321 per annum (plus benefits)
- Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Requirements:
- A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification no experience required.
- Knowledge: Patient Rights and Batho Pele Principles.
Skills:
- Computer literacy, experience in Ms. (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Typing skills, Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to function under pressure. Be assertive and presentable.
- The following will be an added advantage: At least 12 months’ experience as a secretary. Secretarial internship experience in a hospital environment. Secretarial or Administration Diploma or equivalent.
Duties:
- Responsible for overall administration of the manager’s office.
- Diary management and co-ordination of office activities.
- Management of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Co-ordination and preparation for meetings, workshop and typing of document.
- Provide reception services including call screening, receiving as well as attending to messages and provide hospitable reception of visitors to the manager’s office.
- Making travel and accommodation arrangements as well as processing of all substance and travel claims.
- Handling of confidential documents.
- Operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopy machine and telephone).
- Type correspondence such as reports, submissions and letters.
- Perform administrative tasks such as taking minutes and arranging /serving refreshment and understanding of cost containment.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal: click here to apply. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
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