CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK is a South African government vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This job is part of Circular 16 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Central Office | closing date: 29 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Central Office
Requirements
- Grade 12/NCV level 4 or equivalent.
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management/ Development (NQF level 6).
- 2-3 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management / Administrative environment.
- Must have relevant PERSAL Certificates.
- Must be computer literate in MS Word and Excel.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Understanding and utilisation of the PERSAL system.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application of Public Service legislative framework (PSA, PFMA, PSR etc).
- Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource prescripts and practices.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Communication skills, Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Duties
- Render conditions of services and remuneration of employees (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances, PILIR etc.).
- Implement termination of services.
- Render Recruitment and Selection services in line with the Departmental policy and delegation (Advertisements, appointments, transfers, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probation periods etc.).
- Responsible for supervisory work of Human Resource Management activities.
- Ensure safe record keeping of documents.
- File personnel data, policies, regulations and circulars.
- Providing monthly reports.
- Perform leave Audits, retrieve and submit documents for audit requests.
- Handle all personnel enquiries and correspondence.
Enquiries
Ms M Qhu Tel No: (036) 631 0360
Applications
Where to send your application.
All Applications must be addressed for attention of HR Unit and submitted to Mnambithi TVET College, Private Bag X9903, Ladysmith, 3370 or hand delivered to 77 Murchison Street, Ladysmith 3370, alternatively be sent by email to recruitment@kzntvet.edu.za
Notes
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 (From 1 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and signed when submitted. Should an application be received using the incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. All applications must be accompanied by a fully completed Z83 and a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to the HR office before or on the date of the interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be 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. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Should the applicant not be notified of the outcome of the application within three months after the closing date, they should consider their application as unsuccessful. The college reserves the right not to fill posts. Mnambithi TVET College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Closing Date
29 May 2026
Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/NCV level 4 or equivalent. National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management/ Development (NQF level 6). 2-3 years’ relevant
experience in Human Resource Management / Administrative environment.
Must have relevant PERSAL Certificates. Must be computer literate in MS
Word and Excel. A valid driver’s licence. Understanding and utilisation of the
PERSAL system. Knowledge and understanding of the application of Public
Service legislative framework (PSA, PFMA, PSR etc). Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource prescripts and practices. Good planning
and organising skills. Communication skills, Interpersonal skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
DUTIES : Render conditions of services and remuneration of employees (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension,
allowances, PILIR etc.). Implement termination of services. Render
Recruitment and Selection services in line with the Departmental policy and delegation (Advertisements, appointments, transfers, verification of
qualifications, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probation periods etc.). Responsible for supervisory work of Human Resource
Management activities. Ensure safe record keeping of documents. File personnel data, policies, regulations and circulars. Providing monthly reports.
Perform leave Audits, retrieve and submit documents for audit requests.
Handle all personnel enquiries and correspondence.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Qhu Tel No: (036) 631 0360
APPLICATIONS : All Applications must be addressed for attention of HR Unit and submitted to Mnambithi TVET College, Private Bag X9903, Ladysmith, 3370 or hand
delivered to 77 Murchison Street, Ladysmith 3370, alternatively be sent by email to recruitment@kzntvet.edu.za
NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed
on the New Z83 (From 1 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public
Service department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and signed when submitted. Should an application be received using the incorrect application
form for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. All
applications must be accompanied by a fully completed Z83 and a detailed CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to the HR office before or on the
date of the interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be 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. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
Should the applicant not be notified of the outcome of the application within three months after the closing date, they should consider their application as
unsuccessful. The college reserves the right not to fill posts. Mnambithi TVET
College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 16 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.