Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/115 · Ref 2026/312
ADMIN OFFICER: NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE (EPWP)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreDurban Regional Office
Closing date: 24 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 9–10
- Circular Post
- 29/115
- Reference number
- 2026/312
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Durban Regional Office
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Durban Regional Office.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Administration or related qualification.
- Appropriate years of working experience in the administration field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: labour Intensive Construction Methods.
- Labour-intensive construction methods.
- National Youth Service.
- Skills: Analytical thinking.
- Computer literacy.
- Effective communication (verbal and written).
- Project Administration.
- Programme &
- Programme Management skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- People Management.
- Personal Attributes: Resourceful.
- Creative.
- People orientated.
- Trustworthy.
- Assertive.
- Hard-working.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently.
Duties
- Provide Administrative support system for internal and external stakeholder management in the Unit.
- Participate in regional bid specification and evaluation committees to provide guidance and ensure adherence to EPWP compliance requirements.
- Prepare logistics for the recruitment and exit of NYS learners.
- Compile and communicate training needs identified for NYS learners.
- Develop and maintain accurate database of beneficiaries’ records.
- Prepare status reports on project information received.
- Prepare minutes of meetings held with internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct project site visits for monitoring and data collection.
- Prepare logistics for EPWP workshops and graduation ceremonies.
- Participate in capacity building workshops to ensure compliance to EPWP requirements.
- Manage and continuously improve EPWP reporting and data integrity.
- Compile project data according to reporting standards for capturing on the EPWP Reporting System.
- Submit monthly progress reports.
- Maintain Files records for audit purposes.
- Provide financial administration support services.
- General supervision of employees.
Enquiries
Mr S Simelane Tel No: (031) 3147357
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Durban Regional Office: Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban or email to: RecruitDBN26-12@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- 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. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. IMPORTANT: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 29/115 : ADMIN OFFICER: NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE (EPWP) REF NO: 2026/312
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Durban Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Administration or related qualification. Appropriate years of
working experience in the administration field. Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: labour Intensive Construction Methods. Labour-intensive construction methods. National Youth Service. Skills: Analytical thinking.
Computer literacy. Effective communication (verbal and written). Project
Administration. Programme & Programme Management skills. Problem solving skills. People Management. Personal Attributes: Resourceful. Creative. People
orientated. Trustworthy. Assertive. Hard-working. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Provide Administrative support system for internal and external stakeholder management in the Unit. Participate in regional bid specification and evaluation
committees to provide guidance and ensure adherence to EPWP compliance
requirements. Prepare logistics for the recruitment and exit of NYS learners.
Compile and communicate training needs identified for NYS learners. Develop and maintain accurate database of beneficiaries’ records. Prepare status
reports on project information received. Prepare minutes of meetings held with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct project site visits for monitoring
and data collection. Prepare logistics for EPWP workshops and graduation ceremonies. Participate in capacity building workshops to ensure compliance
to EPWP requirements. Manage and continuously improve EPWP reporting and data integrity. Compile project data according to reporting standards for
capturing on the EPWP Reporting System. Submit monthly progress reports.
Maintain Files records for audit purposes. Provide financial administration support services. General supervision of employees.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Simelane Tel No: (031) 3147357
APPLICATIONS : Durban Regional Office: Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000.
Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban or email to: RecruitDBN26-12@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs NS Nxumalo
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Durban Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Administration or related qualification. Appropriate years of
working experience in the administration field. Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: labour Intensive Construction Methods. Labour-intensive construction methods. National Youth Service. Skills: Analytical thinking.
Computer literacy. Effective communication (verbal and written). Project
Administration. Programme & Programme Management skills. Problem solving skills. People Management. Personal Attributes: Resourceful. Creative. People
orientated. Trustworthy. Assertive. Hard-working. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently.
DUTIES : Provide Administrative support system for internal and external stakeholder management in the Unit. Participate in regional bid specification and evaluation
committees to provide guidance and ensure adherence to EPWP compliance
requirements. Prepare logistics for the recruitment and exit of NYS learners.
Compile and communicate training needs identified for NYS learners. Develop and maintain accurate database of beneficiaries’ records. Prepare status
reports on project information received. Prepare minutes of meetings held with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct project site visits for monitoring
and data collection. Prepare logistics for EPWP workshops and graduation ceremonies. Participate in capacity building workshops to ensure compliance
to EPWP requirements. Manage and continuously improve EPWP reporting and data integrity. Compile project data according to reporting standards for
capturing on the EPWP Reporting System. Submit monthly progress reports.
Maintain Files records for audit purposes. Provide financial administration support services. General supervision of employees.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Simelane Tel No: (031) 3147357
APPLICATIONS : Durban Regional Office: Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000.
Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban or email to: RecruitDBN26-12@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs NS Nxumalo