SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Humana Resource Management / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Finance / Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA plus three (3) years relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Salary Administration.
- At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer / Personnel Practitioner / Principal Personnel Officer (Level 7).
- Extensive knowledge of PERSAL System.
- At least three (3) PERSAL courses as minimum requirement.
- Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills; liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Assertiveness; and self-starter.
- Ability to work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS Word).
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be expected to handle documents and information With strict confidentiality.
- Duties include: Check and authorize
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. please note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Matikwana Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years relevant experience in Humana Resource Management / Salary Administration or Diploma / Degree (NQF
Level 6/7) in Finance / Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA plus three (3) years relevant experience in Human
Resource Management / Salary Administration. At least three (3) years’ experience in the post of Chief Administration Clerk / Administrative Officer /
Personnel Practitioner / Principal Personnel Officer (Level 7). Extensive knowledge of PERSAL System. At least three (3) PERSAL courses as
minimum requirement. Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and
Treasury Regulations; knowledge and understanding of the Basic Accounting
System (BAS); good communication (verbal and written) skills; computer literacy; problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; analytical skills;
liaison skills; client orientation skills; financial management skills; presentation skills; customer care skills. Ability to work in a team and independently.
Assertiveness; and self-starter. Ability to work under pressure and good computer literacy skills (MS Excel and MS Word). Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to handle documents and information With strict confidentiality. Duties include: Check and authorize
salary related transactions claims such as overtime, sessional allowances and
advances, control the instating of garnishee orders, Control the cancellation of deductions such as insurance policies, check and authorize Local and Foreign
travel and subsistence claims, Control payments of salary claims, Control the correctness of the distribution of PERSAL Item Analysis reports to Financial
Institutions and the filing of these reports on a monthly basis, Control the
clearing, reconciling and reporting on the state of salary related ledger accounts, control leave and lump sum payments, Control the compilation of the
Monthly BAS / PERSAL interface reconciliations, Follow up and resubmit
PERSAL exceptions on BAS, Debtor control: Check and approve salary related debt calculations and transactions to be effected on the BAS and control debt
documentation, Control the PAYE for the Department, recalculation of Income
Tax, monthly income tax reconciliation EMP201 to be submitted via SARS eFiling and the annual tax reconciliation EMP501 to SARS to be submitted via
SARS e@syFile, Control SARS tax directives for assessment, Check issue / reissue of IRP5 Certificates, Manage and respond to enquiries related to this
function, Supervise the work performance of subordinates by inter alia, allocating and controlling work and maintaining office discipline. Requesting of
BAS reports when required and Filing of claim related documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
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.