Department of Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)
POST 05/324 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/COMMITTEE COORDINATOR REF NO: 2026/04
Section: Secretariat: National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders
SALARY : R 228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification plus a certificate in Office Management/Secretarial Studies. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage. Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (written & verbal). Honesty and integrity. Planning and organizing. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Technical Competencies: Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general administration.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and manage an efficient filing system and flow of documents in the unit: Receive and distribute documents to members of the NHTKL. Record documents in the appropriate registers. File and manage the paperwork of the committees. Establish effective document tracking systems. Provide secretarial support services to the House: Co-ordinate and prepare documentation for Committee meetings/ workshops/public hearing and outreaches. Coordinate meetings of committees. Compile agenda, attendance registers, minutes and reports. Draft memoranda and any other correspondence as directed by committees.
Manage the diaries of the committee Chairperson. Provide administrative support services: Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings, workshops, public hearing and conferences for the committees. Manage the telephone and communication systems in the office. Purchase and order stationery and equipment. Manage inventory and equipment within the office. Make copies, fax and email documents as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Zungu Tel No: (012) 336 5852
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202604@cogta.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management
NOTE : EE Target: Youth, Whites, Indians, Coloureds, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.