SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER :HOD SUPPORT REF: DSD/2026/123 is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need. Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X 9710, POLOKWANE, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30 Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Bag X 9709, POLOKWANE, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg POLOWANE. Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, LEBOWAKGOMO, 0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building LEBOWAKGOMO. Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, THOHOYANDOU, 0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre, Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, THOHOYANDOU. Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, MODIMOLLE, 0510 or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, MODIMOLLE. Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, GIYANI, 0826 or should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road GIYANI Section A, 0826. Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za however, hand delivery applications are acceptable but Faxed applications will not be considered
Salary
R413 001 per annum, (Level 08)
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF 6 or equivalent relevant qualification in Management Assistance /Secretarial/ Office Management /Public Administration/Management as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in rendering support to senior management.
- A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
- Knowledge And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures governing the public service.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Computer literacy.
- Sound organisational skills.
- Interpersonal relations.
- High level of reliability.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Duties
- Key Performance Areas: Assist the HoD with tracking and monitoring task.
- Effectively manage the HoD’s diary.
- Prepare documents, briefing and reports for the HoD.
- Develop and maintain appropriate filing system for the HoD.
- Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the HoD.
- Render administrative support service.
- Provide support to HoD regarding meetings.
- Support the HoD with the administration of the budget.
- Obtain inputs and compile reports.
- Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders.
- Keep abreast with the procedures and processes applicable in the office of the HoD.
Enquiries
General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230 4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
Notes
Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, (Level 08)
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF 6 or equivalent relevant qualification in Management Assistance /Secretarial/ Office Management /Public
Administration/Management as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in rendering support to senior management. A valid motor vehicle
driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And
Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures governing the public service. Excellent written and verbal
skills. Good telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Sound organisational skills.
Interpersonal relations. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Assist the HoD with tracking and monitoring task. Effectively manage the HoD’s diary. Prepare documents, briefing and reports
for the HoD. Develop and maintain appropriate filing system for the HoD.
Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the HoD. Render administrative support service. Provide support to HoD regarding meetings.
Support the HoD with the administration of the budget. Obtain inputs and compile reports. Respond to enquiries received from internal and external
stakeholders. Keep abreast with the procedures and processes applicable in the office of the HoD.
ENQUIRIES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Ms MR Semake at 015 230
4422 / 4315 / 4375 / 4434.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.