Executive Secretary Job Vacancy – eThekwini Municipality, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025

Executive Secretary Job Vacancy – eThekwini Municipality, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025

The eThekwini Municipality is seeking an Executive Secretary to provide secretarial and organizational support to the Director and Deputy Heads within the Economic Development Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain diaries for the Director and Deputy Heads.
• Keep management informed of pertinent issues.
• Arrange workshops, meetings, conferences, and other gatherings.
• Coordinate travel and administrative arrangements for management.
• Type letters, reports, and other documents as instructed.
• Facilitate access and contact between management and staff.
• Maintain systems for incoming and outgoing mail.
• Undertake research and related assignments for the Director.

Competencies

• Written and oral communication skills.
• Planning, organising, and influencing abilities.
• Attention to detail, ethics, and professionalism.
• Organisational awareness and use of technology.
• Data processing, interpersonal relationships, resilience, and cognitive ability.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) with an Administrative Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Secretarial Studies.
• 3 years relevant experience.

Benefits and Remuneration

• Housing subsidy, leave, medical aid, pension fund, 13th cheque.
• Annual salary: R232 438.20 – R301 728.48.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T07
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contact: Ms T Naidu – 031 311 3174

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