
Senior Administration Officer: Office Of The Principal
Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum (Level 08)
The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Senior Administration Officer: Office Of The Principal. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/70, page 59
- Reference number
- TNC/CO/26-10/2
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
- Job level
- 08
- Centre
- Central Office
What you will need
- The incumbent must also be computer literate and have a valid driver’s licence.
- Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
- Knowledge of Office Administration methodologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of departmental legislation and Prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Continuing Education and Training Act.
Experience
Matric certificate/NCV L4 plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Management/Public Administration/Management Assistant as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ appropriate experience in a PSET Administration Environment.
Driver's licence
The incumbent must also be computer literate and have a valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Analytical thinking, Planning and organising, Problem Solving, Financial Administration, Interpersonal Skill, Customer Focus, Office Administration, MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Multi-Tasking, Teamwork, Time Management, Good verbal and written skills, Communication skills, Honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Key responsibilities
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, among other things, the following specific tasks: implementing the administrative operations of the office.
- Perform general administrative activities in support of the Office.
- Draft submissions, reports, memorandums, and minutes for the Office.
- Conduct records and document management both manually and electronically.
- Provide support in completing and processing subsistence claims.
- Keep track of all 60 incoming work and ensure that all deadlines are met.
- Liaise with all stakeholders relevant to the office.
- Administer leave arrangements.
- Assist in the provision of monitoring and evaluation services
- assist in coordinating demand planning within the Office.
- Monitor expenditure and coordinate the capacitation of the Office in line with the College-approved training plan.
- Type correspondence as and when required.
- Coordinate audit requirements within the Office and serve as the first point of contact between the Office of the Principal and other stakeholders.
Additional details
- Grade: National
How to apply
Email to [email protected]
- Email: [email protected]
- Enquiries: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe
- Telephone: (012) 401 1955, (012) 401 1940
Please note
- Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions.
- Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s licence, and identity document.
- Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates.
- If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications.
- 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.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments.
- People with disability are encouraged to apply.
- All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

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