Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/99 · Ref DHET 50/09/2026

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: ADMINISTRATION, COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

  • CentrePretoria
  • LevelLevel 05
Closing date: 4 days remaining

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
59–60
Circular Post
32/99
Reference number
DHET 50/09/2026
Department
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Centre
Pretoria
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Closing date
18 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • A Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NCV Certificate Level 4.
  • Related degree/National diploma will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of one to two years’ relevant experience will be an added advantage.
  • The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, self-confident, and able to work independently and under pressure, and work with a diverse team.
  • Good writing, communication and interpersonal relationship skills are essential along with experience in administration.
  • Ability to write minutes, draft agendas, organize venues and catering, coordinating meetings, policies acts and regulations, Computer literacy i.e.
  • MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Stakeholder engagements and Knowledge and understanding of social media.

Duties

  • To assist in the work performed in the Directorate: National Human Resource Development, including co-ordination of meetings for Human Resource development Council of South Africa and its structures.
  • To handle all incoming and outgoing mails and referee to the correct role players.
  • To provide secretarial functions in board meetings and wherever the Human Resource Development Council of South Africa sits.
  • To arrange and schedule seminars, meetings, and social functions and identify venues, invite role players, and organize refreshments.
  • To record all minutes/ decisions and communicate to all relevant role players and make follow up on progress.
  • To collect all relevant documents for meetings.
  • Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information/other documents required for meetings.
  • To keep a filling system.
  • To compile documents, memorandums, letters and reports.
  • To compile agendas and the minutes for meetings and workshops.
  • To liaise with travel agencies to make travel and accommodation arrangements for members and social partners of the HRDCSA.
  • To process the travel and subsistence claims.
  • To assist the Deputy Director in the running of the office and provide support when required.
  • Sending & retrieving emails, typing memos and submissions.
  • 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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Original Text
POST 32/99 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: ADMINISTRATION, COORDINATION
AND COMMUNICATIONS REF NO: DHET 50/09/2026
Component: Human Resource Development Council Secretariat
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/Grade 12/NCV Certificate Level 4. Related degree/National diploma will be an added advantage. A minimum of one to two
years’ relevant experience will be an added advantage. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, self-confident, and able to work
independently and under pressure, and work with a diverse team. Good writing, communication and interpersonal relationship skills are essential along with
experience in administration. Ability to write minutes, draft agendas, organize venues and catering, coordinating meetings, policies acts and regulations,
Computer literacy i.e. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Stakeholder engagements and Knowledge and understanding of social media.
DUTIES : To assist in the work performed in the Directorate: National Human Resource Development, including co-ordination of meetings for Human Resource
development Council of South Africa and its structures. To handle all incoming and outgoing mails and referee to the correct role players. To provide
secretarial functions in board meetings and wherever the Human Resource
Development Council of South Africa sits. To arrange and schedule seminars, meetings, and social functions and identify venues, invite role players, and
organize refreshments. To record all minutes/ decisions and communicate to all relevant role players and make follow up on progress. To collect all relevant
documents for meetings. Scrutinize documents to determine actions/information/other documents required for meetings. To keep a filling
system. To compile documents, memorandums, letters and reports. To compile agendas and the minutes for meetings and workshops. To liaise with travel
agencies to make travel and accommodation arrangements for members and social partners of the HRDCSA. To process the travel and subsistence claims.
To assist the Deputy Director in the running of the office and provide support when required. Sending & retrieving emails, typing memos and submissions.
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

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