PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Social Development (DSD). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria | closing date: 30 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.
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For Research Policy Manager – e-recruit.RPM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.DDSD@dsd.gov.za Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – e-recruit.PCSI@dsd.gov.za Branch Coordinator – e-recruit.BC@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – e-recruit.SWPDCP@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – erecruit.ADHACB@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.ADSD@dsd.gov.za Project Administrator – e-recruit.PAPMO@dsd.gov.za
Directorate
Enterprise Project Management (PMO)
Salary
R413 001 per annum
Centre
HSRC Building, Pretoria
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Project Management/ Business or Public Administration Plus 1 to 2 years’ experience in project management environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service regulatory framework such as MISS, National Archives and Record Service Act, PAJA, PAIA.
- Knowledge and understanding of DPSA Corporate Governance ICT Policy Framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge and understanding of project administration.
- Knowledge and understanding of project management discipline and life cycle (PMBOK, PRINCE2).
- Knowledge and understanding of project management tools and techniques.
- Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Planning and Organising skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Policy analysis and implementation skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Client management and administration skills.
- Project administration skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Facilitation and presentation skills.
- Attributes: Accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Friendly and trustworthy.
- Diplomacy.
- Self-stater.
- Confidentiality.
- Systematic.
Duties
- Administer all IMST departmental projects in line with the project management framework and prescripts.
- Coordinate and manage project documentation and correspondence.
- Coordinate projects meetings.
- Provide support in the implementation of the project plan.
Enquiries
Ms C Mamatlepa Tel No: (012) 312-7077
Department Notes
Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 – 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Project Management/ Business or Public Administration Plus 1 to 2 years’ experience in project
management environment. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant
Public Service regulatory framework such as MISS, National Archives and
Record Service Act, PAJA, PAIA. Knowledge and understanding of DPSA
Corporate Governance ICT Policy Framework. Knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology framework. Knowledge and
understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of project administration. Knowledge and understanding of
project management discipline and life cycle (PMBOK, PRINCE2). Knowledge and understanding of project management tools and techniques.
Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal) skills. Planning and Organising skills. Problem solving skills. Policy analysis and
implementation skills. Computer literacy. Client management and administration skills. Project administration skills. Analytical skills. Report
writing skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Attributes: Accuracy. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Friendly and
trustworthy. Diplomacy. Self-stater. Confidentiality. Systematic.
DUTIES : Administer all IMST departmental projects in line with the project management framework and prescripts. Coordinate and manage project documentation and
correspondence. Coordinate projects meetings. Provide support in the implementation of the project plan.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Mamatlepa Tel No: (012) 312-7077
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.