Admin officers/Secretaries x11 posts at Office of the Public Service Commission for semiskilled candidates (Grade 12, Office/Public Admin, , Secretariat Support, etc.)
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OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) is an equal opportunity representative employer. Therefore, the OPSC is intentional in promoting representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through filling these positions in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. All candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Coloureds, Indians, Whites and persons with disabilities. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.
APPLICATIONS : You can apply on www.psc.gov.za under “vacancies”.
Forward your application/s stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001
or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Mabuza
CLOSING DATE : 22 December 2025; 16h30
POST 45/200 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY GRIII: REF NO: AS/CD/GM/12/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior
Certificate. Post matric certificate in Office Administration / Secretarial Support
NQF 6 (Diploma) and above in Office Administration / Secretarial Support or
related field will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years in Office
Administration and Secretarial Support. Typing competency experience.
Administration skills. General Administration Knowledge. Typing skills.
Computer skills. Communications skills. Organization skills and Business
writing skills.
DUTIES : Render Effective and efficient administrative and Secretarial Support to the
Chief Director and the Directors within the Chief Directorate. Manage the
administration of the Office of the Chief Director and the Directorates. Provide
administrative support for research, monitoring/evaluation projects and
conferences/workshops/round table sessions within the Chief Directorate.
Management of the Registry. Provision of logistical support for the whole Chief
Directorate. Management of relationships between the components within the
Chief Directorate as well as the Chief Directorate’s internal and external
stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N Nleya Tel No: (012) 352 1018
POST 45/201 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY GRIII: REF NO: AS/CD/PMP/12/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of The Public Service Commission, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior
Certificate. Post matric certificate in Office Administration / Secretarial Support
NQF 6 (Diploma) and above in Office Administration / Secretarial Support or
related field will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years in Office
Administration and Secretarial Support. Typing competency experience.
Administration skills. Good Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Proven
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite. Typing skills. Organising skills.
Business writing skills. Ability to handle confidential information.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient administrative and Secretarial Support Service
to the Chief Director and the Directorates within the Chief Directorate. Manage
the administration of the Office of the Chief Director and the Directorates.
Provide administrative support for research, monitoring/evaluation projects and
conferences/workshops/roundtable sessions within the Chief Directorate.
Management of the Registry. Provision of logistical support. Management of
elationships between the components within the Chief Directorate, internal
components and external stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Saki Tel No: (012) 352 1196
POST 45/202 : DOCUMENT CONTROL CLERK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO:
DCC/FM/12/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A senior certificate/Grade 12 with accounting will be added as advantages. 0-
2 years working experience within Finance (experience of 1-2 working
experience within Finance environment will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL transversal systems.
DUTIES : Maintain Commitment Register with regard to invoices received internally and
externally. Follow-up on all invoices sent out for certification of approval.
Compile payments in line with financial prescripts and departmental policies.
Ensure that all valid invoices are processed within 30 days. Maintain filing for
all processed BAS and LOGIS payments. Attend to all requests for information
received from Auditor-General of South Africa in relation to payment batches.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Fabricius Tel No: (012) 352 1080
POST 45/203 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY REF NO: AS/NWPO/12/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of The Public Service Commission North-West Provincial Office,
Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior
Certificate/Grade 12 (NQF Level 4). Diploma in Office Administration or Public
Administration/Management or Secretarial will be an added advantage.
Administration skills. Good Communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite. Typing skills. Organising skills.
Business writing skills. Time Management. Attention to detail. Ability to handle
confidential information.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient administrative, secretarial, research and liaison
support service to the Provincial Director and the component. Management of
the registry (correspondence, filing, document preparation). Provide logistical
support to the Provincial Director and the component. Management of
stakeholder relations between the components and the Provincial Director,
internal and external stakeholders. Manage Provincial Director’s diary.
Management of reception area. Management of petty cash. Perform any duties
assigned by the Provincial Director.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Mautlwa Tel No: (018) 384-1000
POST 45/204 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY REF NO: AS/WCPO/12/2025
SALARY R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Office of The Public Service Commission Western Cape, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate
Diploma in Office Administration or Public Administration/Management or
Secretarial will be an added advantage Typing competency and experience
Administration skills Good Communication skills, Interpersonal skills. Proven
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite Typing skills Organising skills
Business writing skills Ability to handle confidential information.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient administrative and secretarial support service to
the Provincial Director. Management of the registry (incoming and outgoing
correspondence). Managing Provincial Director’s Diary. Provide logistical
services to the Provincial Director and components. Management of
relationships between the components and the Provincial Director, internal and
external stakeholders. Manage records of the office. Manage reception and
switchboard of the office. Control of petty cash.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Pretorius Tel No: (021) 421 3980
POST 45/199 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY REF NO: ADM SEC/IAC/12/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior
Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management and/
Administration. 3-5years experience as a secretary for senior managers.
General Administration Knowledge. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite,
Communication Skills, Organising skills. Business writing skills. Good
Interpersonal Skills. Telephone Etiquette.
DUTIES : Render effective and efficient administrative and secretarial support service to
the Deputy Director-General: integrity and Anti-Corruption. Manage the
administration of the Office of the Deputy Director-General. Manage the Diary
of the Deputy Director-General. Review reports and documents submitted to
the DDG ‘s office. Act as Liaison with the Stakeholders. Perform background
research for papers, speeches and prepare presentations for the Deputy
Director-General.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Malatsi Tel No: (012) 352 1073
POST 45/196 : STATE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER TO THE COMMISSIONER: HEAD
OFFICE REF NO: SAO/NO/12/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of Matric/Grade 12
certificate (NQF Level 4). A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in administration or a
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Management, Management Assistant,
Public Administration or Public Management. 5 years’ experience in the Public
Service, of which at least 3 years must involve providing support service to
senior management.
DUTIES : Rendering administrative support service to Commissioner. Provide secretarial
and personal assistant services to the Commissioner. To control expenditure
in the Office of the Commissioner. To coordinate information for the
Commissioner’s reporting and cluster commitments. Provide personal support
to Commissioner.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Gwaza Tel No: (021) 418 4901/2
POST 45/197 : STATE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CHIEF DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION INVESTIGATIONS REF NO: S/A/O/PAI/12/2025
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Office of The Public Service Commission, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Degree/ National
Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Administration / Public Management / Human
Resource Management A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in
administrative work. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service regulatory
framework and the application thereof Knowledge of the departmental policies
and the application thereof Advance computer Literacy Microsoft Office
Operating Systems Operating office equipment Telephone etiquette Office
etiquette. Skills Research skills Office administration. Above average typing
skills, including minute taking Good stakeholders liaison, interpersonal and
communication skills (verbal and written) Planning, coordinating and
organizing. Personal Attributes Ability to work independently and efficiently
under pressure Approachable/friendly personality Dedication, loyalty, reliability
and honesty Sense of responsibility.
DUTIES : Conduct investigations into complaints lodged with the PSC Assist with
gathering of data and the management of databases Complete of ad-hoc tasks
Coordinate information for relevant Commissioner’s cluster departments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mashikinya Tel No: (012) 352 1139
POST 45/198 : STATE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER TO THE COMMISSIONER:
MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OFFICE REF NO: SAO/MP/12/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate
(NQF Level 4). A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in administration or a National
Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Management, Management Assistant, Public
Administration or Public Management. 5 years’ experience in the Public
Service, of which at least 3 years must involve providing support service to
senior management.
DUTIES : Rendering administrative support service to Commissioner. Provide secretarial
and personal assistant services to the Commissioner. To control expenditure
in the Office of the Commissioner. To coordinate information for the
Commissioner’s reporting and cluster commitments. Provide personal support
to Commissioner.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Gwaza Tel No: (021) 418 4901/2
POST 45/194 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: FREE STATE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
REF NO. SNR/ADMIN/FSPO/12/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Office of The Public Service Commission, Free State Provincial Office
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate
(NQF Level 4). National Diploma/ Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF
level 6) in the field of Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public
Administration/Management and/or Development Management. Minimum of 1-
3 years’ experience of Administration in general. Knowledge: Human Resource
Legislation. Public Management Administration. Human Resource Practices.
Skills: Planning and Organising skills. Project Management skills. Presentation
skills. Report Writing skills. Communication skills.
DUTIES : Supervise and perform supply chain management functions in the province.
Oversee and perform asset management functions in the Office. Assist with
financial management processes in the province. Oversee the implementation
of the records management system and processes. Participate in projects of
the Provincial Office and the OPSC in general. Performing any other Ad Hoc
functions as determined by the Provincial Director.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mlisana Tel No: (051) 448-8696
POST 45/195 : ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY REF NO: ADM SEC/LMP/12/2025
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate profile: Applicants must be in possession of a Senior
Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Management
and/Administration and a relevant NQF level 7 qualification will be an added
advantage. 3-5 years’ experience as a secretary for senior managers. General
Administration Knowledge. Knowledge of MS office suite. Good
Communication skills. Proven computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Organising skills. Business writing skills. Telephone Etiquette.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render effective and efficient administrative and
secretarial support service to the Deputy Director-General: Leadership
Management Practices. Manage the administration of the Office of the Deputy
Director-General. Manage the Diary of the Deputy Director-General. Act as
Liaison with the internal and external Stakeholders. Perform background
research for papers, speeches and prepare presentations for the Deputy
Director-General. Coordinate planning and reporting for the Branch.
ENQUIRIES Dr K Sedibe Tel No: (012) 352 1206
NOTE : Applications must consist of a) A fully completed and signed Z83 application form which came into effect on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). b) A recent comprehensive CV with a minimum of three (3) contactable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and qualifications on or before the interviews. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a top-secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on short-listed candidates. Candidates will be subjected to Practical and Integrity Assessments to determine their suitability for the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All shortlisted candidates including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. Logistics of which will be communicated by the Office of the Public Service Commission. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate/s to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competencybased assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Note (A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) prior appointment for all SMS appointments is required). Applicants are advised against the use of the old Z83 application form which was valid until 31 December 2020 because it will render such application/s invalid
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