POST 25/400 : SECRETARY: VETERINARY SERVICES REF NO: SEC/2026 (X1 POST)
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