Senior Administration Officer: Office of the Principal REF NO: TNC/CO/26-10/2
Department of Higher Education and Training · Gauteng
Posted 3 November 2026
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CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric certificate/NCV L4 plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Management/Public Administration/Management Assistant as recognized by SAQA with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years' appropriate experience in a PSET Administration Environment. The incumbent must also be computer literate and have a valid driver's license.
- Extensive knowledge of various filing systems. Knowledge of Office Administration methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of departmental legislation and Prescripts. Knowledge of the Continuing Education and Training Act.
- Required skills and competencies: Analytical thinking, Planning and organising, Problem Solving, Financial Administration, Interpersonal Skill, Customer Focus, Office Administration, MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Multi-Tasking, Teamwork, Time Management, Good verbal and written skills, Communication skills, Honesty, integrity, and Accountability.
DUTIES
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, among other things, the following specific tasks: implementing the administrative operations of the office. Perform general administrative activities in support of the Office.
- Draft submissions, reports, memorandums, and minutes for the Office. Conduct records and document management both manually and electronically.
- Provide support in completing and processing subsistence claims. Keep track of all incoming work and ensure that all deadlines are met. Liaise with all stakeholders relevant to the office. Administer leave arrangements
- . Assist in the provision of monitoring and evaluation services; assist in coordinating demand planning within the Office. Monitor expenditure and coordinate the capacitation of the Office in line with the College-approved training plan. Type correspondence as and when required. Coordinate audit requirements within the Office and serve as the first point of contact between the Office of the Principal and other stakeholders.