Department of Health Secretary Vacancy – Wits Oral Health Centre

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The Department of Health (Wits Oral Health Centre) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for a Secretary position within the Directorate: Maxillofacial Oral and Surgery. This is a permanent post offering a competitive public service salary and the opportunity to work in a specialised healthcare environment.

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Job Details (Wits Oral Health Centre)

Position: Secretary
Reference Number: REFS/035500
Directorate: Maxillofacial Oral and Surgery
Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package: R228 321.00 per annum
Employer: Department of Health
Location: Wits Oral Health Centre
Closing Date: 04 March 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

Grade 12 certificate with five (5) years’ experience working as a secretary, or
A Diploma or Degree in Secretarial Studies, Office Administration, Management Assistant or related qualification with three (3) years’ secretarial experience

Key Competencies and Skills

Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Proven ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including:

Effective office and diary management
Handling telephone calls, enquiries and correspondence
Coordinating meetings and preparing required documentation
Document management and professional typing services
Capturing and managing student data, including marks, tests, clinical sessions and related activities
Maintaining accurate records such as reports, leave plans and patient statistics for DHIS
Minute-taking during departmental meetings and distribution of approved minutes
Organising departmental events, venues and refreshments
Maintaining paper-based and electronic filing systems
Ordering and issuing office supplies
Performing reception and general administrative duties as required

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre e-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.

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Applicants must submit:

A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
A recent, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Failure to submit the required documents will result in disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents (not older than six months) before or on the interview date.

Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Successful applicants will undergo vetting and pre-employment checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification and employment verification
Skills assessments and/or medical surveillance may be conducted where applicable
The Department of Health is committed to employment equity and encourages people with disabilities to apply
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post
No fees are required to apply for this position