DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – GAUTENG PROVINCE
Secretary (2 Posts)

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – GAUTENG PROVINCE
Secretary (2 Posts)

Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Reference Number: REFS/024367
Directorate: Clinical Support
Salary: R228 321.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 09 January 2026

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About the Role

The Gauteng Department of Health invites suitable candidates to apply for the position of Secretary within the Clinical Support Directorate. The successful candidates will provide effective administrative and secretarial support to management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Overall administration of the manager’s office
  • Diary management and coordination of office activities
  • Handling of all incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Coordination and preparation for meetings and workshops
  • Typing of documents, reports, submissions, and letters
  • Reception duties, call screening, message handling, and visitor assistance
  • Travel and accommodation arrangements and processing of related claims
  • Handling confidential documents
  • Operating office equipment (fax, photocopy machine, telephone)
  • Taking minutes, arranging refreshments, and supporting cost containment

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent
  • No experience required
  • Knowledge of Patient Rights and Batho Pele Principles
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Typing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Assertive and presentable

Added Advantage

  • At least 12 months’ experience as a Secretary
  • Secretarial internship experience in a hospital environment
  • Secretarial or Administration Diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

  • No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks and skills assessments
  • The Department promotes representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability
  • Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • The Department reserves the right not to fill the post

Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Head Office Address: 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000
General Enquiries: 080 022 8827

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