Senior Administrative Officer

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in public administration/social sciences. This must be supported by a minimum of (2) two to three (3) years of work experience in administering and coordinating the development of statistical publications. The candidate must demonstrate the capacity to plan and coordinate data collection activities from various stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project plans, deliverables and reporting requirements. Experience within the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector or its entities and understanding of the PSET-related data will be advantageous. Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Ms Outlook and 79 PowerPoint is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management, report writing, and ability to arrange and systematise information. A valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Deputy Director: Data Analyst, under the Sub-Directorate: Information Management and Reporting. The responsibilities include assisting with the development, processing, approval and dissemination of the Statistics on PSET, assist with preparation of submissions, memorandums, development of factsheets and regional reports for the PSET sector, assist with the development and implementation of standards, assist with submission of data logbooks and processing of data requests and provide logistical and administrative support when required. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to Apply

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Notes

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026