administration officer: office of the hod, Ref No. DEDT 2025/26/30

Apply for administration officer: office of the hod at department of mpumalanga department of economic development and tourism. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: mpumalanga department of economic development and tourism

Directorate: office of the head of department

Province: mpumalanga

Reference: DEDT 2025/26/30

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R325,101

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 7

Centre: Head Office, Mbombela

Minimum Qualification

NQF Level 6 in Management Assistant, Secretarial, Office Administration, Business Administration, or Public Management

Experience Required

3 years SMS support in Executive Administrative Support

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong office management and administrative systems knowledge
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and public service legislations
  • Ability to handle sensitive info with high discretion and integrity

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience in rendering support to Senior Management Services (SMS)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Manage the HOD's diary, calendar, and appointments
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, and vehicle hire
  • Screen telephone calls and manage the flow of sensitive information and documents
  • Draft correspondence, memos, and reports while ensuring technical correctness
  • Provide secretariat services including minute-taking and tracking progress on decisions
  • Maintain high-level confidentiality and document safekeeping in line with legislation

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R325101 per annum (Level 7)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. J Mabuza Tel No: (013) 766 4140

Reference No:

DEDT 2025/26/30

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DEDT 2025/26/30
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. While the role provides support *to* Senior Management, it is a Level 7 position. The Nyukela Pre-entry certificate is only mandatory for those applying for Level 13 (Director) and above.
The requirement specifically asks for 3 years' experience 'rendering support to Senior Management Services.' This means your background should ideally be in supporting Directors, Chief Directors, or HODs.
For an Office of the HOD role, practical assessments usually involve a typing test, a minute-taking exercise from a recorded meeting, or a test on drafting a formal submission/memo.

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