Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/82 · Ref DHET 34/09/2026
LIASON OFFICER: CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES – Limpopo Regional Office
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreLimpopo Regional Office
- LevelLevel 08
- Posts1 post
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 40
- Circular Post
- 32/82
- Reference number
- DHET 34/09/2026
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Limpopo Regional Office
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Number of posts
- 1
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Limpopo Regional Office.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree/National diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or Communications/ Public Relations or related qualification.
- A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of working experience as a Liaison Officer in the Public or private sector.
- Knowledge of public service legislation, regulations, and policies, PFMA, knowledge of drafting media statements, knowledge of Public Relations, Communication, and protocol, Communication Skills (written, presentation, verbal, and listening), Confidentiality and Code of Ethics, Interpersonal relations skills, Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- And be prepared to work extended hours.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Liaise with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the Region.
- Overall coordination and monitoring of the ongoing activities within the Regional Office, CET, and TVET Colleges.
- Assist and Support with the establishment and implementation of Partnerships.
- Consolidate and prepare all relevant reports, submissions, and memos.
- Provide professional support to the Region regarding media questions.
- Liaise with media on behalf of the Region matters affecting the public.
- Advise the Region on media-related matters.
- Facilitate and coordinate the design of publication and production material for the Region.
- Review and Analyse policies.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Manager.
- N.B.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
Enquiries
Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
- Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- 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.
- All shortlisted candidates 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/82 : LIASON OFFICER: CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Component: Regional Offices
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Western And Northern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET 33/09/2026 Limpopo Regional Office Ref No: DHET 34/09/2026
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/National diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or Communications/ Public Relations or related qualification. A
minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of working experience as a Liaison Officer in the Public or private sector. Knowledge of public service legislation,
regulations, and policies, PFMA, knowledge of drafting media statements, knowledge of Public Relations, Communication, and protocol, Communication
Skills (written, presentation, verbal, and listening), Confidentiality and Code of
Ethics, Interpersonal relations skills, Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, Project management skills,
Report writing skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. And be prepared to work extended hours. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Liaise with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the Region. Overall coordination and monitoring of the
ongoing activities within the Regional Office, CET, and TVET Colleges. Assist and Support with the establishment and implementation of Partnerships.
Consolidate and prepare all relevant reports, submissions, and memos.
Provide professional support to the Region regarding media questions. Liaise with media on behalf of the Region matters affecting the public. Advise the
Region on media-related matters. Facilitate and coordinate the design of publication and production material for the Region. Review and Analyse
policies. Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Manager. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. All shortlisted candidates
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. One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Western And Northern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET 33/09/2026 Limpopo Regional Office Ref No: DHET 34/09/2026
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/National diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management or Communications/ Public Relations or related qualification. A
minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of working experience as a Liaison Officer in the Public or private sector. Knowledge of public service legislation,
regulations, and policies, PFMA, knowledge of drafting media statements, knowledge of Public Relations, Communication, and protocol, Communication
Skills (written, presentation, verbal, and listening), Confidentiality and Code of
Ethics, Interpersonal relations skills, Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, Project management skills,
Report writing skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. And be prepared to work extended hours. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Liaise with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration between the Region. Overall coordination and monitoring of the
ongoing activities within the Regional Office, CET, and TVET Colleges. Assist and Support with the establishment and implementation of Partnerships.
Consolidate and prepare all relevant reports, submissions, and memos.
Provide professional support to the Region regarding media questions. Liaise with media on behalf of the Region matters affecting the public. Advise the
Region on media-related matters. Facilitate and coordinate the design of publication and production material for the Region. Review and Analyse
policies. Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Manager. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency
exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. All shortlisted candidates
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. One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026