SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Position Available | Circular 21 of 2026
| Job Title | SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Position Available | Circular 21 of 2026 |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | NO:3/3/1/43/2026 |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-21T18:30 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T20:30 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 320147 - 413001 per year |
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Job Description
Introduction
To apply SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Position Available | Circular 21 of 2026, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre entry programmed offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programmed/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications.
If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting retrospectivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
ERRATUM: Please note that the advertisement of Scientific Production post under Ref No. 3/3/1/40/2026 published in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 20 dated 12 June 2026 was published with incorrect job title, the correct job title is Scientist Production. The department wishes to apologies for any inconveniences this might have caused.
Responsibilities
Provide financial management services. Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the
timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Strategic priorities weekly /
monthly / quarterly. Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimated
National Expenditure (ENE). Oversee effective, efficient and economical
utilization of funds. Document and communicate procedures for accessing and
shifting of funds. Coordinate budgeting, auditing and financial functions. Verify
Transport and Subsistence, sundry and overtime payments. Administer the
procurement of goods and services. Compile, manage and maintain the
Demand Management Plan. Facilitate supply chain management services.
Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on supply chain management
related matters.
Control over safekeeping, utilization and maintenance of all
assets. Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations.
Capture and authorize goods / services on Logistical Information System
(LOGIS). Handle queries from internal and external clients relating to supply
chain matters. Render general office support services. Supervise, motivate and
develop staff through individual performance agreements. Provide assistance
in the developing / reviewing of operational plan. Compile various submissions
/ memoranda and responses. Attend to queries from Internal Audit. Administer
leave forms / attend to queries. Make travel / conference bookings and
confirmations. Provide secretariat services. Checking draft minutes for
accuracy against recording or notes. Administer asset. Maintain asset register.
Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage outgoing and on-going
assets. Allocate equipment to officials.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business
Administration / Business Management (NQF 6). 2 years’ experience in
administration environment.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Public
Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and Basic
Accounting System (BAS). Job related skills: Computer literacy, Interpersonal
skills, Organizing and planning skills, Communication skills (written and
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verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving skills, Financial Management skills
and Report writing skills.
How to Apply
Ms Kholofelo Mathye Tel No: (012) 312 9367/ 0724605123
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SAOrecruit43@nda.gov.za