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Admin Officer: PMDS & Iqms
Directorate: Human Resource Development
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Admin officer for three posts in the Human Resource Development directorate, handling HR, performance (PMDS and IQMS) and office admin. Suits people with HR and PERSAL experience.
- Duties include HR, human resource development and performance management admin, including IQMS administration.
- Also covers records, registers, filing, procurement of office items, leave and attendance records, and travel and petty cash claims.
- Must have a 3-year NQF 6 undergraduate qualification in HR Management, Training, Public Management or Administration, recognised by SAQA.
- Must have 3 to 5 years of relevant HR experience, practical PERSAL or other HRM system knowledge, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Head Office in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape. Willingness to travel is essential.
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Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Human Resource Management/ Training/ Public Management / Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment.
- Computer Literacy.
- Practical working knowledge of PERSAL or any HRM related system.
- A Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.
- Relevant PERSAL Certificates will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics.
- Computer Literacy Skills.
- Planning and organisation.
- Language.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Self – driven.
- Teamwork.
- A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Duties
- Provide human resource and performance management administration.
- Provide human resource development administration services.
- Provide performance management administration services.
- Provide administration of IQMS performance management services.
- Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
- Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function).
- Update registers and statistics.
- Handle routine enquiries.
- Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles.
- Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
- Keep and maintain the filing system for the component.
- Type basic letters and/or other correspondence when required.
- Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the component.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.
- Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.
- Stock control of office stationery.
- Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices).
- Maintain a leave register for the component.
- Keep and maintain personnel records in the component.
- Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component.
- Arrange travelling and accommodation.
- Capture and update expenditure in component.
- Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.
- Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
- Allocate and ensure quality of work.
- Personnel development.
- Assess staff performance.
- Apply discipline.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr. N Matika Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
- View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
- 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
- The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
- It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
- The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
- The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
- Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
- Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
- Note:
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 160 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/194: ADMIN OFFICER: PMDS & IQMS REF NO: DOE03/10/2026 (X3 POSTS) Directorate: Human Resource Development SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Head Office - Zwelitsha REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Human Resource Management/ Training/ Public Management / Administration as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment. Computer Literacy. Practical working knowledge of PERSAL or any HRM related system. A Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential. Relevant PERSAL Certificates will be an added advantage. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics. Computer Literacy Skills. Planning and organisation. Language. Good verbal and written communication skills. Honesty and integrity. Professionalism. Self – driven. Teamwork. A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage. DUTIES: Provide human resource and performance management administration. Provide human resource development administration services. Provide performance management administration services. Provide administration of IQMS performance management services. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type basic letters and/or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices). Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Capture and update expenditure in component. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline. ENQUIRIES: Mr. N Matika Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za