Administrative Assistant: Recruitment and Selection vacancy at Department of Transport - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

If you have been waiting for a role in Pretoria, this Administrative Assistant: Recruitment and Selection vacancy at Department of Transport is worth a close look before 23 October 2026.

The advertised package is R280 278 a year, all-inclusive. This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Administrative Assistant: Recruitment and Selection
Department	Department of Transport
Reference number	DOT/HRM/2026/37
Salary	R280 278 a year, all-inclusive
Centre / location	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	23 October 2026
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The department is filling the position of Administrative Assistant: Recruitment and Selection (Branch: Corporate Services Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development Directorate: Human Resource Management and Administration Sub-Directorate: Recruitment And Selection). Reference number: DOT/HRM/2026/37. Centre: Pretoria. This advert covers 2 posts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your key responsibilities in this role will include:

Capture applications from job applicants.
Sort job applications alphabetically, capture all applications from job applicants, compile executive summary of all applications, maintain a database for the applications, Arrange and coordinate short listing.
Arrange for a suitable date for short listing, invite all stakeholders, panel members including organized labour to the short listing, scribe during short listing meeting, compile submission for short listing, approvals, conduct reference checks for the shortlisted candidates, Arrange and conduct interviews, Arrange date and venue for the interviews, invite shortlisted candidates to the interviews, escort candidates to and from the interview venue on the day of the interviews, assist candidates with the completion of Subsistence and Travel (S & T) forms and submit them for approval, assist with any logistics regarding interviews, Conduct integrity check (Pre-employment security screening and verification of qualifications) , Conduct pre-employment security screening for the shortlisted candidates with National Investigation Agency (NIA), conduct verification of qualification for the recommended candidates with South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and compile a database of all educational verification from SAQA.

REQUIREMENTS

The department lists the following minimum requirements:

A qualification at NQF level 6 in Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development/ Public Management / Administration / Industrial Psychology with no working experience.
Knowledge and skills: Exposure to the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Exposure to the Recruitment and Selection policy and prescripts, Exposure to Human Resource Practices and Procedures, problem solving, project management, interpersonal relationship, policy analysis and development, computer literacy and co-ordination and organizing.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
Write the reference number DOT/HRM/2026/37 on your application.
Submit as instructed: Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at e- recruitment system: erecruit.transport.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the name of the post you are applying for on the Subject Line as directed on the post note.
Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026.

Enquiries: Mr Herman Seleke Tel No: (012) 309 3886

Important notes:

Use the new Z83 form with a detailed CV. Old forms may lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates are asked for certified copies of ID and qualifications.
If you hear nothing within three months of the closing date, treat the application as unsuccessful.
Foreign qualifications must be supported by a SAQA evaluation report.
Expect personnel suitability checks such as criminal, qualification and employment verification.
Senior management posts require the SMS pre-entry certificate and extra assessments.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Check your email and phone regularly after the closing date. Departments only contact shortlisted candidates.
Match your CV to the requirements above. Show the exact qualification, years of experience and skills that are listed.
Read the whole advert, including the notes section, because each department has its own rules on how to submit.
Use the NEW Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021), sign and date it, and make sure every section is completed.
If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.

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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.

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