Secretary to the Director: IGR and Executive Support – KZN Department of Human Settlements
Job Details
- Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements
- Component: Head Office
- Position: Secretary to the Director: IGR and Executive Support
- Reference Number: KZNPG/20260928/4684
- Advert Reference: SECR IGR 09/2026
- Job Level: 5
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Vacancies: 1
- Salary: R237,453 per annum
- Closing Date: 7 October 2026
- Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Job Overview
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements is seeking a reliable and organised individual for the position of Secretary to the Director: IGR and Executive Support at its Head Office in Durban.
The successful candidate will provide secretarial, receptionist and general administrative support to the Director. This includes managing the Director’s diary, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, maintaining records, handling routine correspondence and providing general office administration.
The position requires someone who is organised, trustworthy, punctual and able to communicate professionally with people at different levels and from different backgrounds. The successful applicant will also be expected to remain up to date with relevant policies, procedures, legislation and prescripts applicable to their work area to ensure that the Director receives effective administrative support.
This is a permanent government position at Job Level 5, offering a salary of R237,453 per annum. The position is based in Durban and is open to both internal and external applicants who meet the stated requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The Secretary will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Director.
Key duties include:
- Providing secretariat and receptionist support to the Director.
- Managing the Director’s diary and appointments.
- Coordinating meetings and related arrangements.
- Coordinating travel arrangements and schedules.
- Providing clerical and general administrative support.
- Maintaining and managing relevant office records.
- Handling routine correspondence and administrative communication.
- Assisting with the smooth running of the Director’s office.
- Providing professional telephone and reception support.
- Ensuring administrative matters are handled accurately and efficiently.
- Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.
- Applying relevant policies and procedures to ensure effective support to the Director.
- Communicating with people at different organisational levels and from diverse backgrounds.
- Handling information with appropriate discretion and professionalism.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an organised, efficient and professional office environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Computer literacy.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage but is not listed as an essential requirement.
Applicants should also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and provide reliable administrative support in a professional office environment.
Skills and Competencies
The department is looking for candidates with a combination of administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
Important skills and competencies include:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.
- Good language and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Computer literacy.
- Sound organisational skills.
- Good people skills.
- Basic written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion.
- Good grooming and professional presentation.
- Punctuality and reliability.
- Honesty, trustworthiness and loyalty.
- Tact and professionalism.
- Dedication and commitment.
- Ability to study and keep up to date with relevant information.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be highly organised, dependable and professional, with the ability to manage several administrative responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal skills will be important because the role involves supporting a senior official and interacting with people from different backgrounds and organisational levels. The successful candidate should also be comfortable working independently, following procedures and exercising appropriate discretion.
Employment Details
This is a permanent, full-time government position based at the KZN Department of Human Settlements Head Office in Durban.
The successful candidate will receive R237,453 per annum and will be appointed at Job Level 5.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government e-Recruitment system. Applicants should clearly indicate the position name and reference number: KZNPG/20260928/4684.
Applicants must upload a CV to the online e-Recruitment system. Certified supporting documents do not need to accompany the initial application and will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
🚨 Closing Date: 7 October 2026
Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. The department notes that if applicants do not receive communication within two months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.