HR ADMNISTRATOR: TRAINING is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 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.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior certificate with minimum of 1–2 years Training and Development experience.
- A relevant National Diploma/ Degree (at least 360 credits) in Behavioural Sciences will serve as an added advantage.
- Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, and PERSAL system.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of DPSA Determinations & prescripts in HRD.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
- Good administrative skills.
- Good document management skills.
- Time management skills.
- Organizing skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Good literacy and Numeracy.
- Ability to dela with confidential matters.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to prioritize work and urgent matters.
- Ability to communicate at all levels (verbal and written communication).
- Customer Oriented.
- Outgoing personality.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Render administrative support to the Training and Development unit: Provide administrative support regarding access to Skills Development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans.
- Manage electronic and manual documents.
- Create and manage a database for learners and service providers.
- Update database for institutions.
- Verify accreditation of the qualification and registration of the institution.
- Logistical arrangements for HRD unit.
- Administer induction programmes.
- Administer skills development database.
- Liaise with the service provider on the registration of learners.
- Order and monitor stationery and refreshments.
- Provide administrative support to HRD unit.
- Coordination of Training and Development activities: Organise resources and refreshments for workshops.
- Records and submit the forms and documents related to claims, payments, and invoices.
- Capture training attended on PERSAL.
- Distribution of certificates.
- Administration of bursaries: Liaise with institutions when required.
- Quality assurance of bursary applications received.
- Compile a summary of the bursary applications received.
- Capture approved bursary applications on PERSAL and MS Excel.
- Compile memos for payments, and refunds.
- Administration of internship program and Adult Education and Training (AET) and Life skills: Assist with the process of learner registration.
- Organise learning resources to support a conducive learning environment.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders.
- Update the database.
- Administration of a Recognition of improved qualifications and Experiential Learning Program: Schedule workshops for Recognition of improved qualifications and Experiential learning.
- Submit application forms to the CEO.
- Provide feedback to the applicants.
- Respond to any HRD related enquiries.
Enquiries
Sibekezelo Mthembu Tel No: (012) 319 1275 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Notes
One permanent position of HR Administrator: Training and Development is currently available in the Human Resources Section in GPAA.
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Original Text
The purpose of this role is: to provide administrative support to the Training and
Development component within GPAA.
SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Senior certificate with minimum of 1–2 years Training and Development experience. A relevant National Diploma/ Degree (at least 360
credits) in Behavioural Sciences will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
products, and PERSAL system. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA). Knowledge of DPSA Determinations & prescripts in HRD. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of PERSAL. Good administrative
skills. Good document management skills. Time management skills.
Organizing skills. Problem-solving skills. Analytical skills. Good literacy and
Numeracy. Ability to dela with confidential matters. Teamwork. Ability to prioritize work and urgent matters. Ability to communicate at all levels (verbal
and written communication). Customer Oriented. Outgoing personality.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Render administrative support to the
Training and Development unit: Provide administrative support regarding access to Skills Development opportunities on the basis of individual
development plans. Manage electronic and manual documents. Create and manage a database for learners and service providers. Update database for
institutions. Verify accreditation of the qualification and registration of the institution. Logistical arrangements for HRD unit. Administer induction
programmes. Administer skills development database. Liaise with the service provider on the registration of learners. Order and monitor stationery and
refreshments. Provide administrative support to HRD unit. Coordination of
Training and Development activities: Organise resources and refreshments for workshops. Records and submit the forms and documents related to claims,
payments, and invoices. Capture training attended on PERSAL. Distribution of certificates. Administration of bursaries: Liaise with institutions when required.
Quality assurance of bursary applications received. Compile a summary of the bursary applications received. Capture approved bursary applications on
PERSAL and MS Excel. Compile memos for payments, and refunds.
Administration of internship program and Adult Education and Training (AET)
and Life skills: Assist with the process of learner registration. Organise learning resources to support a conducive learning environment. Liaise with relevant
stakeholders. Update the database. Administration of a Recognition of improved qualifications and Experiential Learning Program: Schedule
workshops for Recognition of improved qualifications and Experiential learning.
Submit application forms to the CEO. Provide feedback to the applicants.
Respond to any HRD related enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Sibekezelo Mthembu Tel No: (012) 319 1275
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
NOTE : One permanent position of HR Administrator: Training and Development is currently available in the Human Resources Section in GPAA.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.