DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of
positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026

NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance
process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed
on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and
signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be
received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application
will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant
documents.

Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. 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. Persons with a disability are
encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete
applications or applications received after the closing date will not be
considered.

It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to
ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are
submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated,
correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department
reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.

OTHER POSTS

POST 05/324 : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/COMMITTEE COORDINATOR REF NO: 2026/04
Section: Secretariat: National House of Traditional & Khoi-San Leaders
SALARY : R 228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification plus a certificate in Office
Management/Secretarial Studies. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an
added advantage. Core competencies: Client orientation and customer focus.
Communication (written & verbal). Honesty and integrity. Planning and
organizing. Telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Technical Competencies:
Office management and administration, secretarial functions and general
administration.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Develop and
manage an efficient filing system and flow of documents in the unit: Receive
and distribute documents to members of the NHTKL. Record documents in the
appropriate registers. File and manage the paperwork of the committees.
Establish effective document tracking systems. Provide secretarial support
services to the House: Co-ordinate and prepare documentation for Committee
meetings/ workshops/public hearing and outreaches. Coordinate meetings of
committees. Compile agenda, attendance registers, minutes and reports. Draft
memoranda and any other correspondence as directed by committees.
Manage the diaries of the committee Chairperson. Provide administrative
support services: Arrange logistics and related activities for travel, meetings,
workshops, public hearing and conferences for the committees. Manage the
telephone and communication systems in the office. Purchase and order
stationery and equipment. Manage inventory and equipment within the office.
Make copies, fax and email documents as required.

ENQUIRIES : Ms R Zungu Tel No: (012) 336 5852
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of
Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509
Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email to: DTARecruit202604@cogta.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management
NOTE : EE Target: Youth, Whites, Indians, Coloureds, and Persons with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply.