Office Administrator — Pretoria

Reference Number: CCAQ14/2026
Salary: R413,001 per annum
Location: Pretoria
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Office Management, or a relevant qualification in the related field recognised by SAQA.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in office management and administration.
  • Knowledge of administrative and procurement procedures.
  • Understanding of Public Service procedures and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
  • Knowledge of LOGIS and BAS.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Strong communication, listening and writing skills.
  • Good interpersonal relations skills.
  • Ability to compile spreadsheets and prepare budgets.
  • Ability to compile reports.
  • Ability to gather and analyse information.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the DDG’s Office. Duties include:

  • Managing the DDG’s diary effectively.
  • Providing general administrative support to the DDG’s Office.
  • Consolidating and aligning monthly reports.
  • Assisting with Parliamentary Questions, referrals and quarterly reports.
  • Responding to ad-hoc requests for information and inputs.
  • Receiving and distributing documents.
  • Consolidating and submitting claims.
  • Administering leave.
  • Providing document management support.
  • Distributing documents to the relevant destinations.
  • Drafting internal and external memoranda, submissions and presentations.
  • Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Providing logistical support services.
  • Coordinating travel arrangements for the DDG.
  • Submitting advance requests to Finance when required.
  • Coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings and workshops.
  • Providing client liaison services.
  • Screening telephone calls and managing emails.
  • Providing information relating to departmental policies and strategies.
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Enquiries

Mr M Kekana
Tel: (012) 399 9180

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official eRecruitment portal:

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment eRecruitment Portal

Important: Make sure your application clearly identifies Office Administrator III — Reference CCAQ14/2026.