Administrative Officer

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development - East London, Eastern Cape

Closing date yi 10 ka July 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Requirements
  • Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management or relevant equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in administration environment.
Skills & Competencies

Job related knowledge:

  • Public Service Regulations Financial procedures.
  • Treasury Regulations.
  • Basic Accounting System (BAS).
  • LOGIS system.

Job related skills:

  • Computer literacy. Interpersonal relations.
  • Organising and planning.
  • Communication (verbal and written).
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Problem solving and financial management.
Responsibilities
  • Render financial management services.
  • Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Strategic priorities weekly / monthly / quarterly.
  • Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimates National Expenditure (ENE).
  • Oversee effective, efficient and economical utilisation of funds.
  • Document and communicate procedures for accessing and shifting of funds.
  • Coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions.
  • Administer Subsistence and Transport claims and other relates expenditure.
  • Administer the procurements of goods and services.
  • Compile and maintain the Demand Management Plan.
  • Facilitate supply chain management services.
  • Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on supply chain management related matters.
  • Control over safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all assets.
  • Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations.
  • Capture goods and services on the system (LOGIS, etc).
  • Handle queries from internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters.
  • Render general office support services.
  • Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements.
  • Provide assistance in the development and / or review of the operational plan.
  • Compile various submissions / memoranda and responses.
  • Attend to queries from Internal Audit.
  • Administer leave forms / attend to queries.
  • Make travel / conference bookings and confirmations.
  • Provide secretariat services.
  • Provide records keeping.
  • Checking draft minutes for accuracy against recording or notes.
  • Administer assets.
  • Maintain asset register.
  • Liaise with asset unit during asset verification.
  • Manage outgoing and on–going assets.
  • Allocate equipment to officials.
Additional Information
  • To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
  • The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
  • Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
  • Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
  • Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives.
  • The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools.
  • NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
  • Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
  • Do not submit duplicate applications.
  • If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
  • Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
  • If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
  • Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.
  • Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
  • The Department reserves the right no to fill vacancies.
  • By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
  • Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
  • Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
  • All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
  • Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
  • Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted.
  • Failure to do this will result in the application being disqualified.
Ref No
  • 3/1/1/1/2026/119
Remuneration
  • R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
Enquiries
  • Ms A van Vuuren Tel: (043) 701 8127 or Ms AC Kili Tel: (043) 701 8186
Centre
  • Chief Directorate: Provincial Office
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