Department of Defence - Careers South Africa

Requirements

A minimum of ABET qualification. No experience required. Special requirements (Skills needed): Ability to stand long hours. Ability to work independently. Organizing, Communication and writing skills. Basic knowledge of health and safety. Working shift hours as required.

Duties

Clean offices corridors, elevators and boardrooms. Dusting and waxing office
furniture. Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing of floors. Vacuuming and
shampooing floors. Cleaning walls, windows and doors. Emptying and cleaning
of dirt bins. Collect and removing of waste papers. Freshen the office areas.
Clean general kitchen by cleaning of basins. Wash and keep stock of kitchen
utensils. Cleaning the rest rooms, refilling liquid soap. Replace toilet papers,
hand towels and fresheners. Empty and wash waste bins. Keep and maintain
cleaning materials and equipment’s. Report broken cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning of machines (microwares, vacuum etc.) and equipment
after use. Placing demands for cleaning materials and collection from stores.
Clear and clean tables.

About The Department of Defence South Africa

The South African Department of Defence (DoD) is the government branch responsible for formulating, executing, and maintaining defense policy and national security. It oversees and administers the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the armed forces tasked with protecting South Africa’s sovereignty, its people, and carrying out international peacekeeping missions.

The Branches of the SANDF: The DoD’s military arm is divided into four main service branches:

SA Army: Provides combat-ready land forces for national defense and internal peace operations.

SA Air Force (SAAF): Handles airspace defense, aerial support, and maritime surveillance.

SA Navy: Protects and patrols the country’s extensive coastline and maritime interests.

SA Military Health Service (SAMHS): Provides medical and healthcare support to deployed military personnel and their families.

HOW TO APPLY

Enquiries: Maj L. Tshita Tel No: (051) 402 2213

Applications: Department of Defence, 3 Military Hospital Private Bag X40003, Brandhof or hand deliver to 3 Military Hospital, Furstenberg Road, Tempe Military Base 9324 or email to 3milHR@dod.mil.za

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Location: Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

Requirements: Secretary at the Department of Defence

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required. Special requirements (Skills needed): Proficiency in Microsoft, Office suits, Excel. Professional attitude and appearance. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. Good etiquette, sound organisational skills, High level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.

Duties of the Secretary

Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls and refers the call to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant Director. Record appointments and events on a diary. Type documents for the Director and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. Fax machine, scanner and photocopier. Record appointments and events. Provide secretarial support services to the Director, liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Check the arrangements when relevant documents are received.

Arrange meetings and events for Director and staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invite roles players, organise refreshments, sets up for scheduled meeting and events. Process the travel
and subsistence claims for the Director. Process all invoices that emanates from the activities of the work of the Director. Record basic minutes of the meetings of the Director where required. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Do filing of documents for the Director and the unit where necessary.

Administer matters like leave registers, telephonic accounts and attendance register. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents etc. Handle the procurement of standard items like office refreshment for the Director. Collect all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for
meetings. Remain up to date with regards to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the Director. Study relevant Public Service and the
departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director. Prepare
briefing and notes for the Director as required. Keep manual filing system for the Director. Maintain an electronic document management database.

About The Department of Defence South Africa

The South African Department of Defence (DoD) is the government department responsible for safeguarding the Republic of South Africa, its sovereignty, and its citizens. It oversees the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), which is actively deployed for national border security, regional peacekeeping, and disaster support.

Enquiries: Col E.O. Mothupi Tel No: (012) 355 5383, Lt Col A. Everitt Tel No: (012) 3555334

HOW TO APPLY

Department of Defence, Directorate Legal Services Division, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001 or may be hand delivered at Armscor Building, Corner Nossob and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or email to
Mafemo.Majutla@dod.mil.za

Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered.

Department of Defence is Hiring for Twelve(12) Cleaners – Matric Jobs

Requirements

About The Department of Defence South Africa

HOW TO APPLY

Earn R237 453 – R279 708 per annum as a Secretary at the Department of Defence South Africa

Requirements: Secretary at the Department of Defence

Duties of the Secretary

About The Department of Defence South Africa

HOW TO APPLY