Assistant Director: Secretariat Support – Pretoria at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R468 459. per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management or Administration or Business Administration or relevant administration-related qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience within secretariat field, governance coordination or executive roles.
• Knowledge of Public service prescripts, administrative procedures, Project Management, Intergovernmental Relations, Treasury Regulations and Financial Regulations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Excellent minute-taking, report writing and follow-up skills.
• Ability to successfully manage a wide network of relationships. Good interpersonal relations. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to handle sensitive information/documents confidentiality and maintain high level of integrity and objectivity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and manage tight deadlines across multiple government platforms. Experience in managing engagements across senior executive levels, including Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Director-General. Sound organizing skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written).

DUTIES:

• Provide Secretariat support to the Departmental Management Meetings for Minister and Deputy Minister’s. Provide Secretariat Executive support for the Director-General’s Departmental Management meetings, Bilateral with Public Entities and Departmental Makgotla. Manage logistics, compile meeting packs, take accurate minutes, and track action items. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth committee operations.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025