SECRETARY: VETERINARY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Bloemfontein (Veterinary Services) | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 4 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: FSDARDEA is an opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course / qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily.
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Provides a secretarial / receptionist support service to the manager.
- This will, inter alia, entail the following: Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant Manager.
- Records appointments and events in the dairy of the manager.
- Type documents for the manager and other staff within the unit on a word processor.
- Operated office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers.
- Provides a clerical support service to the manager.
- This will entail, inter alia, the following: Liaises with travel agencies to make travel arrangements.
- Checks the arrangements when the relevant documents are received.
- Arranges meetings and events for the manager and the staff in the unit.
- Identifies venues, invites role players, organises refreshments and sets up schedules for meetings and events.
- Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit.
- Processes all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the manager.
- Records basic minutes of the meetings of the manager where required.
- Daft routine correspondence and reports.
- Do filing of documents for the manager and the unit where required.
- Administer matters like the leave registers, attendance registers and telephone account.
- Receives, records and distributes all incoming and outgoing documents.
- Handles the procurement of standard items like stationary, refreshments, etc.
- Collects all relevant documents to enable the manager to prepare for meeting.
- Remains up to date with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager.
- This would, inter alia, entail the following: Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
- Remains abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the manager.
Enquiries
Dr KJ Mojapelo at 072 711 1809
Notes
To apply, submit a newly implemented Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein (Veterinary Services)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with typing as a subject or any other training course / qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Provides a secretarial / receptionist support service to the manager. This will, inter alia, entail the following: Receives telephone calls and refers the calls to
the correct role players if not meant for the relevant Manager. Records appointments and events in the dairy of the manager. Type documents for the
manager and other staff within the unit on a word processor. Operated office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers. Provides a clerical support
service to the manager. This will entail, inter alia, the following: Liaises with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Checks the arrangements when
the relevant documents are received. Arranges meetings and events for the manager and the staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players,
organises refreshments and sets up schedules for meetings and events.
Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit. Processes all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the manager. Records basic
minutes of the meetings of the manager where required. Daft routine correspondence and reports. Do filing of documents for the manager and the
unit where required. Administer matters like the leave registers, attendance registers and telephone account. Receives, records and distributes all
incoming and outgoing documents. Handles the procurement of standard items like stationary, refreshments, etc. Collects all relevant documents to enable the
manager to prepare for meeting. Remains up to date with regard to prescripts
/ policies and procedures applicable to her / his work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. This would, inter alia, entail the following:
Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
Remains abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the manager.
ENQUIRIES : Dr KJ Mojapelo at 072 711 1809
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.