DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE – VARIOUS POSTS

CLOSING DATE : 26 March 2021 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will
not be considered).
NOTE : The advertisement (s) contained herein is/are meant for the attention/perusal from
all interest job seekers whether they are serving employees/officials of the
DOD/Public Service, unemployed persons or persons employed outside the Public
Service. Person not employed by the DOD/Public Services are encouraged to
apply for the vacancies advertised in this circular. The advertisement (s) contained
herein is/are meant for the attention/perusal from all interest job seekers whether
they are serving employees/officials of the DOD/Public Service, unemployed
persons or persons employed outside the Public Service. Person not employed by
the DOD/Public Services are encouraged to apply for the vacancies advertised in
this circular. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable
from any Public Service department), which must be originally signed and dated by
the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV (with full particulars
of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, experience
and etc) and all required documents attached must be certified a true copy and
must be dated. Certification must not be older than six months at the closing date
of the advert. (i.e. Educational qualifications, ID Copy and Driver s license). NonRSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their
permanent residence permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of
a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All applications received after
closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in applications being disqualified. Should an application be received
where an applicant applying for more than one post must submit a separate form
Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being
applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in
writing. If an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications
form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the
application and not for any of the other posts. The successful candidates will be
subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record-, citizenship- &
financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Potential candidates, declared in excess must indicate their excess status on Z83,
Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months
after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the
large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated
in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the
period of twelve (12) months regarding the prescribed rules and will be expected
to sign a performance agreement. The Department reserves the right not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
OTHER POSTS

POST 09/05 : SENIOR SECRETARY REF NO: CFO 21/1/4
Financial Management Division
Chief Directorate: Accounting
Directorate: Stores, Services and Related Payments
Applicants who previously applied for this post must re-apply
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Grade 12/ NQF level 4 certificate with 1 year experience
in administration/secretarial experience. Computer certificate or a course in
computer (computer literate). Special skills requirements: Good telephone
etiquette, Ability to handle variety of tasks including management of Office Assets,
stationery, procurement and able to work under pressure. Good inter-personal
skills, adaptability and resourcefulness. Applicant must have good communication
skills and time management. Be presentable, reliable and punctual. Added
advantage: Post matric qualification in Office Administration and Public
Administration / Public Management.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient secretarial services to the Director. Take minutes in
Director’s meetings. Typing of variety of documents, including agendas, memos,
letters, and reports. Handle and maintain the Director’s diaries, correspondence,
controls files, process telephone calls and take messages. Arrange entry
authorisations, receiving visitors and serving tea/ refreshments. Arrange meetings,
appointments, flights, accommodation and transport. Act as secretary when
required. Ensure the Director receives agendas and minutes timeously. Update and
store the Directorate’s personal information. Remind the Director of the scheduled
meetings and appointments and submission documents. Ensure the office is tidy
and inventory is maintained and updated. Ensure faulty and malfunctioning
equipment in the office are reported. Receive, register, route and file
correspondence accordingly (i.e. agendas, minutes etc.). Applicant will also be
responsible for procurement of office requirements in the Director’s office.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T.T. Nyuswa Tel No: (012) 392-2890/2892
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Finance Management Division, DFSS, Career
Management Section, Private Bag X 137 Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria, where it must be placed in wooden
post box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number.
NOTE : Finance Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity Act;
therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment
Equity target of the Division. Preference will be given to Africans males, White
males, Indian males, Indian females, Coloured females, Coloured males and
People with disability.

POST 09/06 : SENIOR SECRETARY REF NO: CFO 21/1/5
Finance Management Division
Chief Directorate: Accounting
Directorate: Central Accounts
(Applicants who previously applied for this post must re-apply)
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/NQF Level 4 certificate with computer certificate and exposure to general
secretarial duties. Computer literate (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Good
telephone etiquette, Ability to handle variety of tasks and able to work under
pressure. Good inter-personal skills, adaptability and resourcefulness. Applicant
must have good communication skills and time management. Be presentable,
reliable and punctual. Added advantage: Grade 12 with Commercial subjects will
be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient secretarial services to the Director. Take minutes in
Director’s meetings. Typing of variety of documents, including agendas, memos,
letters, and reports. Handle and maintain the Director’s diaries, correspondence,
controls files, process telephone calls and take messages. Arrange entry
authorisations, receiving visitors and serving tea/refreshments. Arrange meetings,
appointments, flights, accommodation and transport. Act as secretary when
required. Ensure the Director receives agendas and minutes timeously. Update and
store the Directorate’s personal information. Remind the Director of the scheduled
meetings and appointments and submission of documents. Ensure the office is tidy
and inventory is maintained and updated. Ensure faulty and malfunctioning
equipment in the office are reported. Receive, register, route and file
correspondence accordingly (i.e. agendas, minutes etc.). Applicant will also be
responsible for procurement of office requirements in the Director’s office.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M.H. Singh Tel No: (012) 392 2735
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Finance Management Division, DFSS, Career
Management Section, Private Bag X 137 Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to:
Poynton building, 195 Bosman Street, Pretoria, where it must be placed in wooden
post box number 5 at Reception. Please use reference number not post number.
NOTE : Finance Management Division is guided by the principle of Employment Equity Act;
therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment
Equity target of the Division. . Preference will be given to Africans males, White
males, Indian males, Indian females, Coloured females, Coloured males and
People with disability.
CLOSING DATE : 26 March 2021

POST 09/07 : PROCUREMENT CLERK REF NO: DFSC/32/20/01
(This post is being advertised in the DOD, broader public service)
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : DFSC, Pretoria, Erasmuskloof
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Relevant experience in Logistics/ Procurement.
Possession of a driver’s license will be an added advantage. Special requirements
(Skills needed): Planning and Organizational skills, Basic Communication skills,
Basic computer skills, Basic problem solving skills, Record keeping skills and Basic
Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Perform Logistics/procurement administration related tasks. Receive
request/demands for stores required within the DFSC. Obtain quotations for
procurement. Assist in the formulation of budget inputs.
APPLICATIONS : Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC), Private Bag X52, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered to DFSC Offices, Leerdam Building, SAMHS Head Office, Kasteel
Park, at the corner of Nossob and Jochemus street, Erasmuskloof.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.M. Tema Tel No: (012) 367 9340.
NOTE : All short-listed candidates will undergo a competency test.

POST 09/08 : HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK REF NO: DFSC/32/20/02
(This post is being advertised in the DOD, broader public service)
SALARY : R173 703 per annum
CENTRE : DFSC, Pretoria, Erasmuskloof
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Possession of a driver’s license will be an added
advantage. A minimum of one (1) year administration experience in providing
Human Resource support. Special requirements (Skills needed): Planning and
Organizational skills, Basic Communication skills, Basic computer skills, Basic
problem solving skills, Record keeping skills, Interpersonal Relations skills and
Flexibility.
DUTIES : Render recruitment and selection services. Render the administration of conditions
of services. Render administration of Performance Management system services.
Render administration of Termination of services. Handle human resource
enquiries.
APPLICATIONS : Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC), Private Bag X52, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered to DFSC Offices, Leerdam Building, SAMHS Head Office, Kasteel
Park, at the corner of Nossob and Jochemus street, Erasmuskloof.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.M. Tema, Tel No: (012) 367 9340.
NOTE : All short-listed candidates will undergo a competency test.

POST 09/09 : SECRETARY GRII REF NO: DHRSS/02/21/01
(This post is being advertised in the DOD, broader public service.)
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4/5) as recognized by
SAQA, or Grade 12 with 3-5 years’ experience in rendering a support service to
senior management. Special requirements (Skills needed): Knowledge of MS
Word, Excel and Power Point. Typing skills. Language proficiency in English
(written and verbal). Analytical and innovative thinking as well as problem solving
skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good people
skills. Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations. Excellent
secretarial skills.
DUTIES : Provide a secretarial support service, handling Director Human Resource Service
Systems (DHRSS) diary and schedule appointments, prepare briefing and notes
for DHRSS as required and handling incoming and outgoing classified documents.
Type routine letters, memorandums, compile reports, take minutes, compile
agendas and communicate with relevant role-players and make follow-ups on
progress made. Provide secretarial functions in board meetings and arrange for
visitors authorization, parking and access. Write/type documents, memorandums,
letters and reports. Maintain a good filing system. Answering telephone calls, taking
accurate messages and refer to the relevant sections/stakeholders. Arrange
meetings and events for DHRSS as well as all logistical arrangements.
Responsible for S&T travel arrangements. Liaise with travel agencies to make
travel arrangements. Identify venues, invite role players, organise refreshments
and set up schedules for meetings and events. Manage and operate the office
resources (fax machine, personal computers, scanner, printers and photocopy
machine). Order and purchase stationery. Keep abreast with Government and the
Department of Defence policies and procedures. Manage the office of DHRSS and
compile an inventory list. Consolidate all data and reports submitted by the different
sections within the directorate. Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings
when required. Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information/other
documents required for meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Lt Col L. de Haast, Tel No: (012) 355 5091 / Cdr C.O. Mnisi, Tel No: (012) 355
5404.
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Directorate Human Resource Service Systems (Attention
Lt Col L. de Haast / Cdr C.O. Mnisi), Private Bag X159, Pretoria. Applications may
be hand delivered at Armscor Building, c/o Nossob and Boeing Street,
Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.