ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING is a South African government vacancy at Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Senior Certificate or three-year National Diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4/6 as recognised by SAQA.
- No experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook, etc.).
- Generic Competencies: Quality of work.
- Reliability.
- Initiative.
- Communication.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Teamwork.
- Planning and execution.
- Technical Competencies: Office Administration.
Duties
- The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Maintain the efficient filing system and flow of documents in the Unit.
- Receive and distribute documents.
- Record documents in the appropriate registers.
- Establish an effective document tracking system.
- Provide secretarial support services.
- Coordinate and prepare documentation for meetings and workshops.
- Compile minutes and reports.
- Administer the diary of the supervisor.
- Arrange appointments and record events in the diary.
- Promote effective diary coordination electronically or manually.
- Provide administrative support services.
- Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Purchase and order stationery and equipment.
- Coordinate assets and inventory within the Unit.
- Make copies, fax and email documents as required.
Enquiries
Mr V Rabothata at 066 484 5048
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link to: DCoG Recruitment Application Form – Fill out form For application enquiries only email: CTBusinessApplications@cogta.gov.za
Department Notes
Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates below SMS position shall undertake two (2) pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS position will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Original Text
SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate or three-year National Diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4/6 as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. Proficiency
in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook, etc.). Generic Competencies: Quality of work. Reliability.
Initiative. Communication. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Planning and execution. Technical Competencies: Office Administration.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Maintain the efficient filing system and flow of documents in the Unit. Receive and distribute
documents. Record documents in the appropriate registers. Establish an effective document tracking system. Provide secretarial support services. Coordinate and prepare documentation for meetings and workshops. Compile
minutes and reports. Administer the diary of the supervisor. Arrange appointments and record events in the diary. Promote effective diary
coordination electronically or manually. Provide administrative support services. Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings,
workshops and conferences. Purchase and order stationery and equipment.
Coordinate assets and inventory within the Unit. Make copies, fax and email documents as required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Rabothata at 066 484 5048
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via the link to: DCoG Recruitment Application Form – Fill out form
For application enquiries only email: CTBusinessApplications@cogta.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.