SALARY : R338,106 per year
CLOSING DATE: 12 June 2026 at 4:00 PM (in person) and 11:59 PM (online)
LOCATION : Provincial Office: Eastern Cape
QUALIFICATIONS : A three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or an undergraduate or bachelor‘s degree (NQF7) in Office Management, Information Management and Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, or Public Management.
One year of experience in office administration or secretarial services.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED : Understanding of departmental policies and procedures, planning and organisation, administrative procedures.
SKILLS REQUIRED : Interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, organisation, computer skills, communication (both speaking and writing), listening, problem solving, project management.
DUTIES : Provide support to the Chief Directorate, including managing the Chief Director’s diary.
Offer secretarial support to the Chief Directorate’s office. Help monitor and manage the budget and supply chain for the Chief Directorate. Coordinate all the resources and needs of the Chief Directorate. Provide management information and manage records in the Chief Directorate. Keep track of and monitor projects and tasks in the Chief Directorate.
CONTACT FOR ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mbongwana Tel: 043 701 3128
HOW TO APPLY : Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag 9005, East London.
You can hand deliver your application at No. 03 Hill Street, East London. Email: Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za
NOTICE : African males, Indian males, and white males are encouraged to apply.
All attachments for online applications must include an application form Z83 and CV combined into one PDF document. Make sure to include the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of the email. Use the correct email address linked to the job posting. If you do not follow these instructions, your application may be rejected.
Applications must use the new Z83 form, which can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from www.gov.za/documents.
Applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered. Each job posting must be accompanied by its own completed, signed, and initialled Z83 form. If the form is not fully completed, signed, or initialled, your application may be disqualified.All sections of the Z83 form (A, B, C, and D) must be fully completed.For Section E, F, and G (due to limited space on the form), it is acceptable to refer to the CV or attach the documents. However, the question about conditions that prevent reappointment in Section F must be answered and the declaration signed.
Only an updated, detailed CV and the completed and signed new Z83 form are needed.Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other documents on the day of the interview, as communicated by Human Resources. These documents must meet the requirements stated in the job advertisement.Non-Resident South Africans or Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation report from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) if they are shortlisted.The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not follow the instructions or submit late applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents will result in the application being rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will receive communication. If you have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, your application is unsuccessful.
All shortlisted candidates, including those shortlisted via SMS, will take two pre–entry assessments.
The first is a practical test to assess suitability based on the job‘s technical and general requirements. The second is an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.