Secretary Secretarial Support Opportunity at Eskom

Eskom is seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional to fill the position of Secretary within the Materials and Plant Integrity business unit. Based at either the Eskom Middelburg Office in Mpumalanga or the Eskom Research and Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Gauteng, this role is essential to maintaining smooth administrative operations, information flows, and office governance across the division. Working within South Africa's national power utility, the incumbent will join a dedicated operational support team committed to excellence.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative services to managers and operational personnel. Operating at a T07 task grade, primary duties include facilitating customer-facing administrative services, managing technical records, capturing data via enterprise information systems, and ensuring general office efficiency across day-to-day divisional functions.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Deliver professional secretarial and office support services to ensure departmental workflow efficiency.
• Provide a comprehensive, one-stop customer and client reception service to staff, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Execute general office administrative tasks, including stationery management, correspondence handling, and filing.
• Capture, verify, and process departmental data utilizing internal information systems, including SAP.
• Oversee documentation control and archiving in compliance with Eskom administrative policies and governance standards.
• Coordinate diary management, meeting arrangements, venue bookings, and accurate recording of minutes.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate possesses high ethical standards, integrity, and absolute trustworthiness when handling confidential corporate information. Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills are essential for coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams. Applicants should demonstrate strong organizational habits, active listening, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset capable of meeting administrative targets under standard workplace deadlines.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

This role offers meaningful exposure to large-scale state-owned enterprise administration and quality management workflows. Appointees will deepen their practical mastery of enterprise resource planning tools like SAP, record governance, and administrative oversight. Eskom supports continuous professional development, providing motivated administrators with pathways to advance toward senior administrative coordinator or office management roles.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level to junior secretary and administrative role at a state-owned enterprise, the estimated remuneration is approximately R11,000 – R19,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Applications must be submitted online via the official Eskom recruitment portal before the specified closing date of 11 November 2026. Applicants must register a profile and attach an updated CV, certified copy of their Grade 12 certificate, relevant NQF Level 4 qualification, and South African identity document. Late applications will not be processed. If no response is received within 28 days of the closing date, applicants should consider their submission unsuccessful.

• Grade 12 certificate with Languages
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies, Administration, or Human Resources at NQF Level 4 (120 credits)
• 2 years of secretarial or administration-related experience
• Computer literacy with sound administrative and typing skills
• Working knowledge of documentation management and control systems
• Familiarity with Eskom policies and SAP systems is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills