Department of Health Secretary (Admin and Logistics) Vacancy 2026
📍 Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
🏥 Institution: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
💼 Position: Secretary (Admin and Logistics)
📌 Reference Number: refs/056027
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
💰 Salary: R237 453 per annum plus benefits
📅 Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Job Overview
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Secretary (Admin and Logistics) at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
This role is ideal for individuals with excellent administrative, secretarial, and organisational skills who are passionate about supporting management and ensuring the smooth running of office operations. The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, take minutes, maintain official records, and provide administrative support within the Admin and Logistics Directorate.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
- National Certificate in Office Administration or Management Secretarial qualification will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Professional attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a proficiency test.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Meeting Administration
- Coordinate executive and departmental meetings
- Prepare meeting schedules and logistical arrangements
- Take accurate minutes during meetings
- Record resolutions and action items
- Distribute minutes for review and approval
Records Management
- Maintain secure electronic and manual filing systems
- Keep accurate records of agendas, minutes, and resolutions
- Ensure documents are properly stored and easily accessible
Administrative Support
- Communicate meeting outcomes and action plans to relevant officials
- Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding action items
- Ensure the office has sufficient stationery and office supplies
- Provide general secretarial and office administration support
Skills Required
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong administrative abilities
- Good organisational and planning skills
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks
Important Application Information
Applicants should note the following:
- Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal.
- No emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
- Applications must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Applicants must indicate the correct reference number on the application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
The Department will conduct background verification, including criminal record checks, qualification verification, citizenship confirmation, financial record checks, social media screening, company directorship checks, and reference checks before appointment.
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity. Applications from persons with disabilities, as well as Coloured, Indian, and White males and females, are encouraged in line with the department’s employment equity objectives.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Gauteng Government E-Recruitment Portal before the closing date.
Applicants must answer the following screening questions:
- Do you have a Grade 12 Certificate?
- Are you computer literate?
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. No application fee is required when applying for this post.