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Jobs · Mpumalanga · Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs

Administrative Officer: Rental Housing TribunalHead Office (Mbombela)

Chief Directorate: Rental Housing and Property Management

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 27 November 2026

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Administrative Officer supporting the Rental Housing Tribunal with case records, hearings, notices and advice to landlords and tenants. Suits someone with Tribunal experience and a public management d

  • Keep records of complaints and of all matters before the Tribunal, and prepare the monthly case schedule.
  • Arrange Tribunal sittings within 14 days and aim to resolve cases within 90 days.
  • Receive complaints, give advice to landlords and tenants, and issue notices and summonses under the Rental Housing Act.
  • Must have Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and a National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management or Administration.
  • Must have at least three years' experience in a Rental Housing Tribunal environment and a driver's licence.
  • Based at Head Office in Mbombela. Enquiries can be made to HRM&D or Technical Support staff listed in the advert. The closing date and how to apply are not stated in the text.

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Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management or Administration.
  • A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in Rental Housing Tribunal environment.
  • A driver’s license.
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Stakeholder coordination.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Report writing.
  • Decision making.
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving.
  • Communication and presentation.
  • People Management.
  • Project Management.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
  • Stakeholder Management.
  • Extensive knowledge of Public Service prescripts.
  • Computer literacy.

Duties

  • Provide support to the Tribunal for the implementation of the Rental Housing Act and awareness Programme.
  • Keep records of all complaint lodged and all matters appeared before the Tribunal.
  • Resolve cases annually.
  • Arrange sitting within 14 days.
  • Resolve cases within 90 days.
  • Preparation of Tribunal members claims.
  • Keep records of all copies of claims for Tribunal members.
  • Ensure that attendance register are signed and verified.
  • Receive complaints and give advice to both the landlords and tenants.
  • Attend to cases according to Rental Housing Act and Regulations.
  • Issuing of notices and summons.
  • Prepare monthly schedule of all cases lodged and ensure proper allocation per member.
  • Keep record of all signed copies of schedule for the month.

How to apply

Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.

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Enquiries

Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

Notes from the department

  • Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
  • Criminal records check;
  • Citizenship check;
  • Credit worthiness check;
  • Previous employment (reference checks);
  • Qualification verification.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post 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.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
  • Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
  • 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 Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 169 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/249: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNAL REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/58 Chief Directorate: Rental Housing and Property Management
SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE: Head Office (Mbombela)
REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management or Administration. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in Rental Housing Tribunal environment. A driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Stakeholder coordination. Planning and organizing. Report writing. Decision making. Analytical thinking and problem solving. Communication and presentation. People Management. Project Management. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word. Stakeholder Management. Extensive knowledge of Public Service prescripts. Computer literacy.
DUTIES: Provide support to the Tribunal for the implementation of the Rental Housing Act and awareness Programme. Keep records of all complaint lodged and all matters appeared before the Tribunal. Resolve cases annually. Arrange sitting within 14 days. Resolve cases within 90 days. Preparation of Tribunal members claims. Keep records of all copies of claims for Tribunal members. Ensure that attendance register are signed and verified. Receive complaints and give advice to both the landlords and tenants. Attend to cases according to Rental Housing Act and Regulations. Issuing of notices and summons. Prepare monthly schedule of all cases lodged and ensure proper allocation per member. Keep record of all signed copies of schedule for the month.
ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

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