Administrative Assistant at Department of Transport (DoT)
Department of Transport (DoT) Vacancy Notice
The Department of Transport is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices. In line with its Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will support the achievement of the Department’s equity targets. Accordingly, applications from White, Coloured, and Indian males and females, as well as persons with disabilities, are particularly encouraged.
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Application Process
Applications may be submitted through the following channels:
- By post: Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001
- By hand delivery: 159 Forum Building, Corner Struben and Bosman Streets, Pretoria (Recruitment Unit, Room 4034)
- By email: Recruitment@dot.gov.za
- Online via the Department’s e-Recruitment system
For email submissions, applicants must send all documents as a single attachment and clearly indicate the post title in the subject line.
Important Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed New Z83 Application Form.
- A recent and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining all previous employment, positions held, and dates of service.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present certified copies of their qualifications and identity documents on the day of the interview. Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete:
- A practical competency assessment.
- An Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
These assessments will form part of the overall interview evaluation process.
Recommended candidates may also undergo:
- Psychometric assessments.
- Generic managerial competency assessments.
Applicants for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions must complete the compulsory Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Programme offered by the National School of Government before appointment.
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Sign an employment contract and performance agreement.
- Disclose all registrable financial interests.
- Sign an oath of secrecy.
- Undergo security vetting, qualification verification, citizenship verification, employment verification, and reference checks.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Administrative Assistant
Reference Number: DOT/HRM/2026/28
Branch: Various
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Salary Level 6, all-inclusive package)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- An NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following fields:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Financial Management
- Business Management
- Management
- Management Assistant
No prior work experience is required.
Required Knowledge and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- The ability to work effectively with people.
- Assertiveness and a sense of urgency.
- Professionalism and confidentiality.
- Customer service orientation and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Understanding of customer needs and service delivery standards.
- Experience or knowledge of filing and document-tracking systems.
- Good interpersonal and client-service skills.
- A general understanding of operations within the Director-General’s Office.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintaining filing systems and records within the office.
- Providing general administrative support services.
- Managing document-tracking systems and databases.
- Assisting with payments, claims, and procurement of consumable items.
- Coordinating photocopier maintenance and related administrative functions.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms Neo Mogotlana
Telephone: (012) 309 3912
This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates seeking to build a career in public administration and government support services within the Department of Transport.
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