Administrative Assistant position at Department of Traditional Affairs
The Department of Traditional Affairs is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Administrative Assistant position based in Pretoria. This opportunity is ideal for skilled administrative professionals with strong office management and secretarial experience who are looking to build a stable career within the public service.
Closing date for applications: 13 February 2026
Position Details: Administrative Assistant position
- Directorate: Legal Services
- Reference Number: 2026/02
- Location: Pretoria
- Salary: R228,321 per annum
- Employment Type: Office-based position
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 Certificate or an equivalent qualification
- Certificate in Office Management or Secretarial Studies
- Computer literacy with strong administrative and office management skills
- High level of proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Core Competencies
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Effective communication skills
- Planning, organising, and time management
- Honesty, integrity, and professionalism
- Telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills
Technical Competencies
- Office management and administration
- Secretarial and general administrative functions
- Document management and filing systems
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Legal Services unit, including:
- Developing and maintaining an efficient filing and document tracking system
- Receiving, recording, distributing, and filing official documents
- Managing correspondence and registers
- Providing full secretarial support to the Head of Legal Services
- Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, attendance registers, minutes, and reports
- Drafting memoranda and official correspondence
- Managing the diary of the Head of Legal Services
- Arranging travel, meetings, workshops, and conferences
- Managing telephone and communication systems
- Ordering stationery and office equipment and managing office inventory
- Handling copying, faxing, and emailing of documents
Enquiries
- Contact Person: Ms K. Pegu
- Telephone: (012) 065 3442
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the Department of Traditional Affairs using one of the following methods:
- By Post:
Human Resource Management
Department of Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X22
Arcadia, 0083 - Hand Delivery:
509 Pretorius Street
Arcadia
2nd Floor, Pencardia 1 Building - By Email:
DTARecruit202602@cogta.gov.za
For Attention: Director: Human Resource Management
Employment Equity
In line with Employment Equity targets, Whites, Indians, Coloureds, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This Administrative Assistant: Legal Services vacancy offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a structured government environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this career opportunity.
