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Circular: 31 of 2026
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Circular Post: 31/65
Department: Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
Closing date: 14 September 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 14 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R338 106 per annum (Level 07). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R398 277 per annum is possible subject to satisfactory performance.

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Pretoria
Salary information: R338 106 per annum (Level 07). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R398 277 per annum is possible subject to satisfactory performance.

Requirements

5 requirements · official circular text

A Senior Certificate and a Diploma in Office Management / Office Administration / Business Administration or equivalent qualification at a minimum of NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing support services at executive level to senior management.
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Be prepared to work extra hours.

Duties

9 duties · official circular text

Manage the Director-General’s diary and prioritise the Director-General’s meetings.
Inform the Director-General ahead of commitments and prepare meeting documents.
Schedule appointments and meetings for/and with the Director-General.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Establish and maintain a filing and document management system in the office of the Director-General.
Undertake follow-ups on issues raised by the DirectorGeneral to stakeholders (internal and external).
The incumbent would be required to take minutes at the DG’s internal meetings.
Co-ordinate local and international travel and accommodation arrangements for the Director-General and prepare S &T claims.
Perform any other duties as requested by the Director-General.

Enquiries

Ms. Nokhuselo Maku Tel No: (012) 336 1343.

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to Advertisement232026@dpsa.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all nonSA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 for reference.

Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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.

Original Text

POST 31/65 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL REF NO: DPSA 23/2026
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R398 277 per annum is possible subject to satisfactory performance.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate and a Diploma in Office Management / Office Administration / Business Administration or equivalent qualification at a
minimum of NQF level 5 as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing support services at executive level to senior
management. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Be prepared to work extra hours.
DUTIES : Manage the Director-General’s diary and prioritise the Director-General’s meetings. Inform the Director-General ahead of commitments and prepare
meeting documents. Schedule appointments and meetings for/and with the
Director-General. Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence. Establish and maintain a filing and document management system in the office of the
Director-General. Undertake follow-ups on issues raised by the DirectorGeneral to stakeholders (internal and external). The incumbent would be required to take minutes at the DG’s internal meetings. Co-ordinate local and
international travel and accommodation arrangements for the Director-General and prepare S &T claims. Perform any other duties as requested by the
Director-General.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Nokhuselo Maku Tel No: (012) 336 1343.
APPLICATIONS : Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and
Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond
Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia
0083, or emailed. E-mail your application to
Advertisement232026@dpsa.gov.za