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Administrative Officer: Traditional Institutional AdministrationEhlanzeni District

Chief Directorate: Traditional Institution Management

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 27 November 2026

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Administrative Officer supporting traditional leadership structures, councils and leaders, including coordinating meetings, training, and council finances. Suits candidates with traditional leadership

  • Provide administrative support to the House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, and to Regional and Traditional Authorities.
  • Support traditional councils with cultural events, stakeholder meetings, and training for STLs and Traditional Authorities.
  • Manage traditional council finances, check financial books, and help with budget estimates and the 38J form for PFMA compliance.
  • Must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management/Administration or a relevant qualification.
  • Must have at least three years' experience in traditional leadership matters, knowledge of national and provincial legislation, computer literacy, and a valid driver's licence.
  • Based in Ehlanzeni District. The closing date and application method are not stated in the text; enquiries can be made to the listed HRM and Technical Support contacts.

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Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management / Administration or relevant qualification.
  • A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in traditional leadership matters.
  • Knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislations is essential.
  • Computer literacy.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Planning and organising.
  • Report writing.
  • People Management.
  • Computer literate.
  • Decision making.
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving.
  • Communication and presentation.
  • Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts.

Duties

  • Provide administrative support services to House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders as well as Regional and Traditional Authorities.
  • Support Traditional council with their cultural events.
  • Invite and coordinate stakeholder’s meetings.
  • Withdrawal and Replacement Headmen and STL.
  • Provide training and development to STLs and Traditional Authorities.
  • Support Traditional council to perform their responsibilities.
  • Provision and management of Traditional Council finances.
  • Check financial books.
  • Assist with budget estimates, completion of 38J form for PFMA compliance.

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 41/250: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/59 Chief Directorate: Traditional Institution Management
SALARY: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE: Ehlanzeni District
REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management / Administration or relevant qualification. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience in traditional leadership matters. Knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislations is essential. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising. Report writing. People Management. Computer literate. Decision making. Analytical thinking and problem solving. Communication and presentation. Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts.
DUTIES: Provide administrative support services to House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders as well as Regional and Traditional Authorities. Support Traditional council with their cultural events. Invite and coordinate stakeholder’s meetings. Withdrawal and Replacement Headmen and STL. Provide training and development to STLs and Traditional Authorities. Support Traditional council to perform their responsibilities. Provision and management of Traditional Council finances. Check financial books. Assist with budget estimates, completion of 38J form for PFMA compliance.
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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