PARTLIAMENT AND CABINET SUPPORT OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Human Settlements (DHS). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 12 June 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.
Applications can be e-mailed to: jobs@dhs.gov.za (please attach your application as one (1) document on the e-mail)
Salary
R932 292.per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent, Advanced Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration/ Management or any other relevant qualification (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA).
- 3 – 5 years’ experience at entry level management (Assistant Director/ Middle management level).
- Knowledge of Ministry operations will be an added advantage.
- Computer Literacy as well as good communication skills (both written and verbal) is essential.
- Proven management competencies.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio.
- Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary process in South Africa.
- Proven Policy analysis and development experience.
- In addition, applicants must have good planning, resource management skills, be a team player, able to work under pressure and be willing to travel.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for: Monitoring events in the Parliament/ the legislature to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister.
- Monitor events in Cabinet/ Executive Council to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister.
- Render an efficient and effective Parliament service.
- Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices and Parliamentary sessions (where applicable).
- Knowledge of the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood correctly.
Enquiries
Mr L Manyama Tel No: (012) 444-9118
Department Notes
Please note that your personal information will be collected for the purposes of the recruitment process only. By populating the Z83 form you are consenting to the processing of your personal information. It will be expected from the selected candidates to be available for the interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department of Human Settlements. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification and criminal records. If you apply for more than one position in the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, obtainable from the Department of Public Service and Administration’s website or any Public Service department and must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview/s as directed by the Human Resources representative. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 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. Please note that the allinclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employee’s Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. As of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service must be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. If you have not been contacted within four (4) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Human Settlements reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.
Notes
Female candidates and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
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SALARY : R932 292.per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or equivalent, Advanced Diploma/ Degree in Public Administration/ Management or any other relevant qualification (NQF level 7
as recognized by SAQA). 3 – 5 years’ experience at entry level management
(Assistant Director/ Middle management level). Knowledge of Ministry operations will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy as well as good
communication skills (both written and verbal) is essential. Proven management competencies. Broad knowledge and understanding of the
functional areas covered by the Minister’s portfolio. Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary process in South Africa. Proven Policy analysis and
development experience. In addition, applicants must have good planning, resource management skills, be a team player, able to work under pressure
and be willing to travel.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for: Monitoring events in the Parliament/ the legislature to identify matters that have a bearing on the
portfolio of the Minister. Monitor events in Cabinet/ Executive Council to identify matters that have a bearing on the portfolio of the Minister. Render an efficient
and effective Parliament service. Co-ordinate and control movements between
the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices and Parliamentary sessions (where applicable). Knowledge of the relevant Public Service and departmental
prescripts/ policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood correctly.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Manyama Tel No: (012) 444-9118
NOTE : Female candidates and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.