ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Tshwane | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Vetting
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (a basic salary)
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Office Management and Technology, Business Management, Administration Management or a related field at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 1 years experience in administration is required.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulation.
- Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
- Knowledge of Office Administration methodologies.
- Knowledge and Understanding of Departmental Legislations and Prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes.
- Required skills and competencies: Analytical thinking.
- Planning and organising.
- Problem Solving.
- Financial Administration.
- Interpersonal skill.
- Customer Focus.
- Office Administration.
- MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Multi-Tasking.
- Financial Administration.
- Teamwork.
- Time Management.
- Planning and Organising.
- Good verbal and written.
- Communication skills.
- Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Implement the administrative operations of the office.
- Perform general administrative activities in support of the unit.
- Draft submissions, reports, memorandums, and minutes for the unit.
- Conduct records and document management both manually and electronically.
- Provide support in completing and processing subsistence claims.
- Keep track of all incoming work and ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Liaise with all stakeholders relevant to the office.
- Administer leave arrangements.
- Process forms and documents related to claims, payments, invoices and consultant fees relevant to the office.
- Type correspondence as and when required.
- Oversee office equipment and organise maintenance and repairs as required.
- Provide logistical services in the functional unit.
- Ensure innovation and service delivery within the Unit.
- Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance management practices.
- Support digital transformation initiatives.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Head Office: Mr R Mohlaka Tel No: (012) 406 4246
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); for SMS posts 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 assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing.
Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (a basic salary)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Office Management and Technology, Business Management, Administration Management or a related field at NQF
Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 1 years experience in administration is required. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulation.
Extensive knowledge of various filing systems. Knowledge of Office
Administration methodologies. Knowledge and Understanding of Departmental
Legislations and Prescripts. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Supply Chain
Management processes. Required skills and competencies: Analytical thinking. Planning and organising. Problem Solving. Financial Administration.
Interpersonal skill. Customer Focus. Office Administration. MS Office (MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Multi-Tasking. Financial Administration. Teamwork.
Time Management. Planning and Organising. Good verbal and written.
Communication skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Implement the administrative operations of the office.
Perform general administrative activities in support of the unit. Draft submissions, reports, memorandums, and minutes for the unit. Conduct
records and document management both manually and electronically. Provide support in completing and processing subsistence claims. Keep track of all
incoming work and ensure that all deadlines are met. Liaise with all stakeholders relevant to the office. Administer leave arrangements. Process
forms and documents related to claims, payments, invoices and consultant fees relevant to the office. Type correspondence as and when required.
Oversee office equipment and organise maintenance and repairs as required.
Provide logistical services in the functional unit. Ensure innovation and service delivery within the Unit. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and
compliance management practices. Support digital transformation initiatives.
Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Mr R Mohlaka Tel No: (012) 406 4246
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase
Street, Pretoria, 0001
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.