THE PRESIDENCY VACANCIES

THE PRESIDENCY VACANCIES

THE PRESIDENCY
The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote
representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

APPLICATIONS : The Presidency, Private Bag x1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at
Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Pretoria or by email: applications@presidency.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Mphahlele
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2026

NOTE : Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance up to the level of “Top
Secret”. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and include only
TWO (2) documents. A fully completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable
from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
and a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and
the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’ s licence where necessary,
to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview. Failure to do so will
result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be
accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign
qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report
(only when shortlisted). Please ensure that you submit your application before
the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Do not submit
duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications
for each post.

All shortlisted candidates for all posts will be subjected to a
technical/practical exercise and integrity assessment. Due to the large number
of applications we envisage to receive, correspondence will be limited to
successful candidates only, applications will however be acknowledged by auto
response. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the
advertisement, 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 be affected by any process such as, but not limited
to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to
cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.
Important: The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for interviews at a date and time as
determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks on criminal record, citizen verification, financial
records, qualification and applicants could be required to provide consent for
access to their social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates and preemployment screening to determine the suitability of a person for employment.

Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after
the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely
event, that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.
OTHER POSTS

POST 07/90 : PERSONAL ASSISTANT REF NO: PA/PRES/2026
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate plus a Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification with a
minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior
management. Candidate must have the following competencies: Language skills
and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from
different backgrounds. Good telephone etiquette. Communication, both oral and
writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service
delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Knowledge
management. Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who
will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have sense of urgency
and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Knowledge management: Public Service Regulatory Framework. Policy
formulation process within Government. Public Finance Management Act.
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resource modelling and leadership technique. Monitoring and
evaluation method, tools and techniques. Knowledge of assessment and reviews
techniques. Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Budget process.
Financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP). Good understanding
of protocol and security measures. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence
procedures. Candidate must have the following technical skills: Analytical skills.
Negotiation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Have excellent telephone
etiquette. Project management skills. Good office management skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide
personal, secretarial and logistical support to the Office of the Chief Operations
Officer. Effectively manage the diary of the Chief Operations Officer. Participate
in the compilation of the office budget and MTEF processes. Attend to telephonic
and electronic enquiries. Make travel arrangement for the chief Operations
Officer, including visas and accommodation. Assist with coordination of special
activities such as meetings, interviews, workshops and events. Accompany the
Chief Operations Officer on visits (nationally and internationally) as and when
required. Execute any other duties as directed by the office.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Futhane Tel: (012) 300 5995
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference
number: PA/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)

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POST 07/91 : SECRETARY REF NO: SECRETARY/PRES/2026
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (level 5)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience related
to administration and secretarial duties. A minimum Bachelor’s Degree or /
National Diploma in will add advantage. Competencies and knowledge:
communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus.
Good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Organising and planning skills.
Problem solving and analysis. Integrity and trust. Being able to work under
pressure. Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework. Exposure to
HRM&D, remuneration and benefits analysis environment.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties: Provide
secretarial and administrative support to the Directorate. Receive and screen all
calls. Keep the diary accurate by recording appointments and events. Remind
the Director of the meeting scheduled. Coordinate meetings by booking venues
and arrange refreshments. Record minutes and decision matrix during the staff
meetings of the Directorate. Maintain filling system. Handling all incoming and
outgoing correspondence. Perform delegated duties. Prepare supervisor
meeting files/documents. Make travel and accommodation arrangements for staff
in the Directorate. Submit all financial claims. Track Directorates submissions.
Assist in administration of leave within the Directorate

ENQUIRIES : Ms Constance Masemola: (012) 308 1742
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state ONLY the Reference
number: Secretary/Pres/2026 (with no spaces)